Word: protectorate
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...HANNIBAL PROTECTOR...
...imposed by the United Nations Security Council last week. In addition, to counteract fears that Pyongyang's nuclear capabilities could touch off a regional arms race, Abe made it clear that Japan had no intention of developing nuclear weapons?thus drawing Japan closer to its key ally and military protector, the U.S., while reassuring China that North Asia's balance of power was unchanged...
...usual, YouTube provides a deep well of context and commentary in addition to some primary documents. Ironists will note this Mark Foley campaign ad which touts him as a protector of children (though not as a Republican). This ABC News report contains clips from a Foley speech he gave for the 2002 Congressional graduation; at the time it must have seemed simply emotionally wrought. With hindsight Foley's clear affection for the pages takes on a slightly different cast. CNN interviewed House Speaker Dennis Hastert about his knowledge of Foley's actions. Hastert claims that he did "not recall...
...then actively helped it fight its way to power in Kabul. Not only was there a natural affinity between the ethnic Pashtun movement and Pakistan's own Pashtun communities in the westernmost provinces that had helped support the Afghan anti-Soviet jihad, but Pakistan saw the Taliban as a protector of its own regional interests, particularly in light of Indian support for its rivals in the Northern Alliance...
...Abbas perhaps should have been more cautious. But his words were directed toward the White House, say Palestinian advisers close to him. Prior to his speech, Abbas was warned by the Bush Administration - his only protector these days - that he would risk trouble with the U.S. if he drew too close to a Hamas that refuses to recognize Israel. So, to please the White House, Abbas made a promise at the U.N. he could not keep...