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Globalization and India

November 17, 2001

Despite the enthusiasm of its supporters economic globalization gives rise to fierce exploitation, economic instability and crisis. The “globalization” touted by the major economic gurus has created problems around the world, including AIDs, poverty, hunger, debt,...

Protesters press Greece on refugees, troops

November 17, 2001

ATHENS, Greece – Over 10,000 protesters gathered Nov. 8 in Syntagma (Constitution) Square here in a rally against the attacks on Afghanistan. Chanting, “We’re not with NATO or the Taliban, stop the war in Afghanistan” they...

Is the truth ever disloyal?

November 17, 2001

Don’t bother us with facts, we’re fighting a war here. That’s basically the story of all wars – at least in their early stages – and this one against terrorism (which, as it turns out, is...

Terrorist attacks affirm need for a shift in approach

November 17, 2001

I’m on a U.S. Airways plane – half-filled – on my way back to New Orleans after a week of cancelled speaking engagements. I’ve seen American flags everywhere – in shops, on people’s suitcases, on the...

From 2001 archives: What’s lurking behind the war in Afghanistan?

November 17, 2001

This article was first published Nov. 17, 2001. As the war in Afghanistan garners more attention with calls for more troops, we rerun this here as a contribution to the discussion. There is little wonder that...