Iran Willfully Circumvents Sanctions
Recently, the New York Times exposed an international cover-up designed by the Iranians to circumvent the sanctions that have been placed upon them by the United Nations. Considering the political climate, the relative weakness of the sanctions, and the fractured nature of the international opinion toward Iran, it is not surprising that Iran is so [...]
Honduras Readmitted to OAS?
During the first meeting of the Organization of American States (OAS) since the suspension of Honduras’ membership, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton formally urged the organization to reinstate Honduras as a full member. Because of the commitment to democratic government demonstrated by recently-elected President Porfirio Lobo, Clinton entered the OAS conference prepared to embrace [...]
Nuclear Arms Summit of Questionable Import
On April 12 and 13, the United States hosted a nuclear arms summit. In attendance were heads of state from 47 nations the world over. Leading up to the summit, there was much discussion and speculation as to the reason for and importance of sending so many heads of state to such a summit, because [...]
Obama & Clinton Propose Weak Sanctions on Iran
The Obama Administration remains focused on taking the one course of action against Iran that will neither prevent its acquisition of a nuclear weapon nor send the strong political message of leadership from the United States that is necessary to inspire the world to action: The Administration is inexplicably committed to another assuredly weak round [...]
