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...more of revenge and hatred than of real justice. The U.S. can't repair the historical errors of the partitioning of Middle Eastern countries by choosing who should rule them now. We Westerners are not the moral cream of the crop, and our arrogant meddling will only bring more turmoil, particularly in this sensitive region. Etienne Ribagnac Boynton Beach, Florida...
...continuing to go wrong under President Bush's management of both global and domestic affairs in large part because the press has not done its job well. Now, journalists who should have done some serious investigative work five years ago are playing catch-up. How much responsibility for this turmoil are the subservient and compliant media prepared to accept? The press alone is not to be blamed for the crisis, but it has connived too readily in its own debasement. Javed Akbar Markham, Canada...
...Another surprise from the poll results: while more than one out of three executives listed the impact of the global economy on their businesses as the single toughest challenge they face, they were relatively unconcerned about geopolitical risks-despite increasing turmoil in the Middle East and the appearance of mounting threats such as a nuclear-armed North Korea. Those polled were more focused on knotty management problems over which they had some control. The executives cited the ability to maintain a common corporate culture as their greatest challenge, followed by understanding local customs and ways of doing business. "Suddenly, companies...
...more of revenge and hatred than of real justice. The U.S. can't repair the historical errors of the partitioning of Middle Eastern countries by choosing who should rule them now. We Westerners are not the moral cream of the crop, and our arrogant meddling will only bring more turmoil, particularly in this sensitive region...
...that much new oil from non-OPEC nations hasn't hit the global pool in three years, and it should easily counteract the production cuts OPEC is planning. The extra capacity also means oil traders may be less inclined to bid up prices at the first signs of political turmoil in hot spots around the world. "What's changed is the perceived cushion we have to respond to political events," she says...