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...Obama administration, in an order signed in January by Secretary of State Hillary R. Clinton, decided to lift the ban on Habib and a number of other scholars who were excluded for similar “national security reasons.” Since receiving his visa in mid-March and making his first return trip to the U.S., Habib has now spoken several times about his allegedly being barred from the country for political reasons...
...between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia and the collapse of the U.S.S.R., such concerns seem outdated. Furthermore, while Israel shares certain key U.S. values, the imperialism and racial overtones of its settlement programs do not fit within our nation’s ideals (although America has been prone to similar failings in the past). Finally, and most worrisome, Israel’s continued policy toward the West Bank and Gaza Strip is undemocratic and unconscionable. Israel has committed atrocities in its military actions—admittedly, in response to other atrocities...
...regularly. While the U.S. is a far greater presence on the world stage than our founders envisioned, there is still wisdom in George Washington’s admonition to “steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world.” In a similar vein, it is important to remember that alliances need not be mutually exclusive. A period of partial disengagement from Israel might provide an opportunity to foster our relationships with its neighbors...
...recruiting. She heard about their summer positions her junior year through involvement with Asian student groups on campus and applied directly to their Hong Kong office. When comparing the e-recruiting interview process to the one she went through to work abroad, Gao says that though the experience was similar, the international employer was looking for certain language skills. “The only thing that was different was that they tested my Chinese,” says...
...rough field of job searches, seniors looking to go abroad have faced similar challenges as those staying domestic. “Everyone’s having trouble, and you don’t know when you’ll actually get it. You have to be really proactive,” says Arbuthnott...