Issues of Global Import

November 2002


Turkey's Electoral Landslide
While American's prepared for a mid-term election that promised to the a close race between one set of careerists and another, Turkey held an election that could have consequences extending into the 22nd century. A surprise landslide victory for the Justice and Development Party [AK by its Turkish initials], a faction with substantial Islamic roots, suggests a future full of danger, and possibly some hope. Click here to read Kensington's Opinion.

Bali Bombing is the Future
Last month's bombing of a night club on the island of Bali, a paradise second only in the western imagination to Tahiti, is something we had all better get used to. The war against Fascislam is more likely to be fought in poorer, less secure places than New York, Paris or Berlin because that's where westerners are more easily slain. Click here for more.

UN Votes to Keep Saddam in Power
On the face of it, the UN Security Council's unanimous vote in favor of President Bush's Iraq resolution looks like a complete win for Bush and his coalition. Right after the vote, though, Prime Minister Tony Blair explained it all to us. Apparently, Saddam is not a problem if he gets rid of his weapons of mass destruction. And since he's clever enough to choose survival over these weapons, he gets to stay in power. The Bush Doctrine won't apply -- neither will logic. Click here to read why.