In the Spotlight

'The Owl and the Hawk': A Plan to Avoid Another 9/11

The POP plan calls for all nations to deny entry to any passport holder whose government refuses to assume financial responsibility for criminal acts committed by the passport holder.
By Babs Chandrasoma.

U.N. Report: Balkans Safer Than Thought

The Balkans is safer than thought. This is the basic message from a recently published report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, a report whose arguments run counter to common wisdom. By Risto Karajkov.

'Iranians Love the West': An Interview With Omid Memarian

Memarian has been honored by Human Rights Watch for his work, which "embodies the new breed of human rights defenders who are pushing the boundaries of freedom of expression in Iran." By Am Johal.

U.S. Farm Bill 'Too Little, Too Late' for Developing World

The legislation broke new ground but the amount—$60 million over four years—was a fraction of the $300 million President Bush had sought for one fiscal year and will be spent on a pilot program. From IRIN.

Who's Running Foreign Policy in Washington?

Perhaps it helps to be a seasoned Kremlinologist to know who in the politburo on the Potomac is initiating and implement policy on Iran or any other topical international issue.
By Michael Werbowski.

Vacation? How to Plan the Trip of a Lifetime

Ada Letelier provides her insights into some of the pros and cons of traveling in an organized group, especially for those who have never had the pleasure of traveling in this manner.

In Their Eyes: Assisting the Quake-Affected Children of Pakistan and Azad Kashmir

Kashmir Family Aid, based in Bend, Ore., works to counter poverty and terrorism while promoting women's rights by providing secular education to quake-affected children.
By Christopher Stollar.

India-U.S. Nuclear Deal: A Victim of Oversell

It is evident that the India-United States civilian nuclear deal is a victim of oversell as a "historic" accord to emancipate India's economy and international status.
By Sreeram Chaulia.

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