Issues of Global Import

24 February 2003


Chirac Creates Escape Path
President Jacques Chirac has laid the groundwork for a reversal of his Iraqi policy that leaves him a chance at a no-lose situation. Although he has damaged France's relationship with the US in the process, he has won the hearts and minds of French voters by standing up to President Bush the Lesser. His latest statement about Iraqi missiles positions him to lead the French into war wholeheartedly. Click here to read Kensington's Opinion.

Bush, Blair Swallow Pride on 2nd Iraq Resolution
When the UN weapons inspectors went back into Iraq at the end of 2002, President Bush and Prime Minister Blair told the world that they did not need to get another resolution from the UN Security Council to bolster their authority to wage war. Here the world stands as march 2003 approaches, and it appears not only will there be a second resolution, but Bush and Blair will introduce it. Such duplicity is normally a French trait. Click here for more.

Miss Germany Wastes Time in Appeal for Peace
The TV journalists were tossed a soft story the other day with the arrival of Miss Germany in Baghdad. Miss Alexandra Vodjanikova, a predictably pretty, 19-year-old blonde from Munich, visited hospitals and such hoping her good will efforts would help halt the drive to war. It is difficult to know where to begin with such muddleheadedness. Click here to read why.