Issues of Global Import

21 July 2003


Let Iraqis Try Iraqis
The Iraqis who form the council that almost runs Anglo-American occupied Iraq has decided to hold war crimes trials under Iraqi authority. The human rights lobby has already demanded that no such thing occur on the grounds that the victims should never try their accused oppressors. Almost sixty years after the Nuremberg and Tokyo tribunals, it is amazing that the world still has the stomach for show trials at all. However, as staunch defenders of international law, maybe the opponents of the idea should re-read their legal texts and then shut up before they embarrass themselves further. Click here to read Kensington's Opinion.

Tony Blair under Attack
Could it be that Her Majesty's Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Tony Blair, MP, PC, made his last appearance in America as head of government when he addressed a joint session of Congress last week? Judging by Mr. Blair's popularity on the west side of the Atlantic, the question is non-sense, however, the pressure continues to build on him in the House of Commons, and with the Labour Party Conference coming up this September, his days might be numbered. Click here for more.

Liberia's Strategic Value -- Ships
The coming American intervention in Liberia has been praised as an initial payment on a debt owed to a society founded by former slaves. It has also been condemned as a needless extension of America's military power that threatens the ability of the US to act in parts of the world that are more important. Actually, the move is a wise one that will help protect the US from terror attacks. As Iraq's strategic importance flows from the oil under it, Liberia's arises from the fact that so many merchant ships fly its flag. Click here to read why.