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APR 28, 2008 • Journal
Justifications of the Iraq War Examined
This paper critically assesses three claims on behalf of the Iraq war made by the Bush administration and by various defenders of the war. Then ...
APR 28, 2008 • Journal
Can There Be a "Kindered" Peace?
Arguably, children are among those most affected by contemporary models of conflict. Yet their plight is little discussed when it comes to agreeing on the ...
APR 28, 2008 • Journal
On the Morality of Immigration
This essay makes a plea for the relevance of moral considerations in debates about immigration. It offers a standpoint that demonstrates why one should think ...
APR 28, 2008 • Journal Online Exclusive
On U.S. Plans to Deploy ABM Systems in Europe and Possible Compromise Solutions
Petr Romashkin and Pavel Zolotarev argue that the current state of Russian-U.S. relations in the area of missile defense cannot be evaluated without taking ...
APR 28, 2008 • Journal Online Exclusive
Setting the Record Straight (Response to Coyle and Samson)
Lt. Gen. Obering: "Coyle and Samson systematically misrepresent or ignore key facts to bolster their arguments against deploying defenses in Europe to protect our allies ...
APR 28, 2008 • Journal
Missile Defense Malfunction: Why the Proposed U.S. Missile Defenses in Europe Will Not Work
The U.S. proposal to establish missile defense sites in Poland and the Czech Republic has exacerbated relations with Russia to a degree not seen ...
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APR 28, 2008 • Article
Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Briefings: Toilet Truths
Despite our ability to land a man on the moon, one-third of humanity lives without basic water and sanitation services.
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APR 24, 2008 • Article
Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Innovations: Building a Foundation of Trust
China's presence in Africa is often viewed as part of the scramble for resources, but it also opens the door to U.S.-China cooperation ...
![Pericles enacted the first trade embargo. <br>Photo by <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/daquellamanera/195374881/">Daniel Lobo</a> (<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en">CC</a>).](https://cdn.carnegiecouncil.org/media/cceia/_1000x650_crop_center-center_none_ns/Pericles_2023-04-10-054039_kbze.jpg?v=1721237955)
APR 23, 2008 • Article
Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Commentary: Marrying Trade and Human Rights
When human rights are violated, policymakers are pressured to do something, and they often turn to trade for leverage. Is this incentive effective?
![Greenwash may backfire during recession. <br>Photo by <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/velo_city/221532423/">velo_city</a> (<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/deed.en">CC</a>).](https://cdn.carnegiecouncil.org/media/cceia/_1000x650_crop_center-center_none_ns/greenwash_2023-04-10-054052_esco.jpg?v=1721237956)
APR 22, 2008 • Article
Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Briefings: Growing Green During Downturn
With the threat of recession, the emphasis on green in business is shifting from the environment back to dollars.