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WTO Rules Against U.S. on Steel Tariff

Elizabeth Becker March 27, 2003
The World Trade Organization made an interim decision that the steel tariffs imposed by US President George Bush last year were illegal, and the decision is not likely to be overturned on appeal. Last spring, Mr. Bush imposed tariffs on most types of steel imported from Europe, Asia and South America. The tariffs received support from the US steel industry, but also protests from US industries...

Some of Hussein’s Arab Foes Admire His Fight

Neil MacFarquhar March 26, 2003
Saddam Hussein is not well liked in the Arab world. But the US-led war on Iraq is leading to more anti-American sentiment across the Middle East and galvanizing support for Iraqi resistance to US forces. Even the Arab intelligentsia, which has long hoped for the spread of democratic institutions in Middle Eastern countries, is applauding Saddam’s will to fight. "If Saddam's regime is...

A Stronger Europe for a Better World

Laurent Fabius March 26, 2003
The war in Iraq will undoubtedly be won, but what about the peace? Former French Prime Minister Laurent Fabius suggests three lessons Europeans should learn to better their own, and the world's position. First, Europe must cooperate to reinvigorate internationalism and multilateralism. Members should work toward this goal through strong encouragement and compliance with international law...

Malaysian PM Condemns Iraq War

March 24, 2003
Prime Minister Mahathir criticized the Bush administration for ignoring international law and undermining world order. In parliament, he said "military action in Iraq would lead to a system of dictatorship through puppet governments" and to "the spread of international terrorism." Meanwhile, anti-war protests continue through out much of South-East Asia. –YaleGlobal

Transatlantic Relationship Can Still Be Rescued

Judy Dempsey March 23, 2003
The Cold War created a strong alliance between the United States and Western European nations – the former provided the funds to rebuild the latter after the devastation of World War II, and thereby created a ‘buffer’ of democratic states between the USSR and the Atlantic. Now, that buffer is no longer needed, and European nations such as France are daring to oppose American policies,...

Shock and Awe and a Clash of Cultures

Harlan Ullman March 23, 2003
Harlan Ullman, co-author of "Shock and Awe: Achieving Rapid Dominance", explains here that the philosophy behind the 'shock and awe' doctrine currently being employed by the US in Iraq is "to win decisively, rapidly and inexpensively in terms of human life and the ravages of war." "The method," he says, "is the same and akin to karate: the application...

American Bombs in Iraq Show Up Fractures in Europe

Shada Islam March 21, 2003
When the going was good, the European Union looked like a model of globalization. Fifteen countries appeared to have subjected their many historical, political and cultural differences to the altar of a united Europe. The European Union was emerging as the second superpower. But the bitter divergences among the EU members that have emerged over the American war against Iraq serve as a reminder...