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Fearing the supermen of Guantanamo
The language used in the debate over plans to close the detention center at Guantanamo Bay has taken on a surreal quality. Phrases like "releasing dangerous terrorists into our neighbourhoods" and "relocating terrorists to American communities" convey the impression that Guantanamo detainees will wander the streets, shopping for sandals and guns. Full Article | Comments [86]
U.S. military giant, diplomatic dwarf?
The U.S. armed forces, the world's most powerful, outnumber the country's diplomatic service and its major aid agency by a ratio of more than 180:1, vastly higher than in other Western democracies. Is the huge imbalance destined to remain a permanent fixture in the political landscape? Full Article | Comments [64]
U.S. military giant, diplomatic dwarf?
The U.S. armed forces, the world's most powerful, outnumber the country's diplomatic service and its major aid agency by a ratio of more than 180:1, vastly higher than in other Western democracies. Is the huge imbalance destined to remain a permanent fixture in the political landscape? Full Article | Comments [89]
