Word: sanctions
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THERE is a genuine need to defend the principles of national sovereignty and non-agression. The United States is fully supported in international law if it attacks now, with UN sanction, to restore Kuwait to its previous state of independence. Such action would be consistent, to some extent, with the doctrine of collective security upon which the United Nations is founded...
Despite bold and concerted action of the U.N. Security Council, a remarkable demonstration of leadership by the U.S. in marshaling forces to defend Saudi Arabia, world condemnation and economic sanctions, there are no indications that Saddam Hussein is considering a withdrawal from Kuwait or the return of the Emir's family. With oil-price increases disturbing the world economy and with patience wearing thin, the world will inevitably turn to other issues, making it difficult to increase or even sustain the present level of economic pressure. If Saddam does not yield, the forced ejection of Iraqi troops by military action...
...administrative law judge will rule in January on whether Bush should be ordered to avoid conflict-of-interest violations, a mild sanction. Last month federal regulators brought a $200 million suit that charged Bush and 11 former Silverado officials with gross negligence in the S&L's collapse. The cost of defending himself against that suit could bankrupt Bush...
Consumption of alcohol in a public place will generally result in an infor- mal warning, while serving alcohol to minorsmay warrant a more serious sanction from a houseor the Ad Board...
Unfortunately, this scenario--which presumes that Harvard's divestment would represent a genuine sanction, by no means a certain conclusion--ignores or downplays serious threats to "innocent bystanders," namely Blacks in South Africa and neighboring states. Even worse, the chances that economic sanctions will actually produce a peaceful resolution to the tragic situation in South Africa are almost...