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Oren argues that America cannot find a solution to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East because the tripartite mindset of power, faith, and fantasy is often self-contradictory...
...micro-finance initiatives,” he writes. “Hezbollah hospital and clinic staff also treat walk-in patients, regardless of political views or their sect, for only a small fee.” Yet Norton also deals with the violent aspects of Hezbollah, including its conflict with Israel in the summer of 2006, which garnered a vast amount of attention from the international community. Norton wisely avoids condoning its actions while providing a compelling explanation for the authority Hezbollah has in some sectors of Lebanese society, including holding seats in the Lebanese parliament despite its previous opposition...
...said. According to Della Volpe, Obama prevails among college students because he is “more in line with young people about the global community”—referring to young pollees’ confidence that the UN and international cooperation are more effective means of conflict resolution than unilateral action by the United States. Della Volpe warned, however, that it was “awfully early” to assume a candidate’s likelihood of winning. Of those polled by the IOP, 42 percent said they would “definitely” vote...
Regardless of this shift in attitude, some student veterans generally try to keep a low profile when it comes to the politics of the current conflict. “I support the war, but I don’t go wearing it on my sleeve,” said Erik F. Swabb, former Marine officer and current co-president of Harvard Law School veterans association. “I understand people can have legitimate arguments both for and against...
...course, beyond the doctrinal front, plenty has changed these past two years for the Bavarian prelate and Vatican insider. He has become a world leader and has been learning lessons in tempering his ideas with public relations, having given controversial speeches and been confronted with fiery inter-faith conflict, particularly with Islam. A trip next month to Brazil, the first ocean crossing and first time among the fervent flock of the Third World, will further test both the pastoral and political aspects of his job, as Latin America continues to deal with widespread poverty and the continent's Catholics increasingly...