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...Iraq war, Blair's foreign-policy speeches were worth listening to: brilliant evocations of a world order enhanced through global coalitions mobilized to fight poverty and extend the rule of law - and willing to fight too if necessary. And he delivered results, over Bosnia, Kosovo, Sierra Leone and aid to Africa. But now he is stymied, because his war in Iraq has made his grand vision much less attainable, and strengthened the terrorists he abhors. He knows it, but will not publicly admit it. (Last week, when he started a long answer to a question from David Frost...
...parable of the unintended consequences of the U.S.'s war on terrorism. After Sept. 11, the U.S. intelligence community, acting on concerns that Somalia's lawlessness could be exploited by al-Qaeda, initiated the Alliance for the Restoration of Peace and Counterterrorism, a covert program that funneled aid to warlords in return for their assistance in capturing suspected terrorists. One of those warlords approached by U.S. operatives was Osman Hassan Ali Atto. Once a top financier of warlord Aidid--Atto was captured just a week before the downing of the Black Hawks in 1993--he is the last independent warlord...
...would like to stress that in terms of policy and aid, the Chinese adoption and orphanage officials are our partners, guiding policy and grant decisions. They are the people who do the real work with the children and understand their needs. Like us, they choose the type of support that will increase a child’s chances of leaving the orphanage and, with American support as well as support from the Chinese government, have been able to make that a reality for thousands of children...
...better spent on energy research than on reducing its own emissions. While it is true that Harvard must continue to be a valuable source of research, this approach in no way excludes a commitment to reduce our own carbon footprint. Should we cut funding for the Harvard Financial Aid Initiative, to research instead how to end poverty where it starts? Should Harvard cut University Health Services funds and instead only research how to prevent us from getting sick in the first place? Research and reductions should go hand in hand: As Harvard develops innovative ways to reduce its footprint, these...
...another campaign organizer. “We’re doing our best to cooperate with them because I think we do have common goals.” Tsurumi said she hopes UHS will consider “subsiziding it at least for people on financial aid or without secondary insurance.” —Staff writer Nicholas A. Ciani can be reached at nciani@fas.harvard.edu...