Issues of Global Import

September 2002


Cuban Embargo: Forty Years of Failure
After four decades, it is a matter of record that the US embargo on Cuba has failed to achieve its objective, the liberation of Cuba. This week's speech by President Bush only added to the cloud of foolishness that is America's Cuban policy. Click here to read Kensington's Opinion.

It's Not a Fight Against Terror
Someone in the media finally pointed out that a "War on Terror" is about as sensible as a "War on Strategic Bombing." Zev Chafets on New York's Daily News, a shill for the Israeli right, has hit the nail on the head. Terror is merely a military strategy employed by a side that has such pitiful resources that surprise and viciousness are required as force multipliers. You can't make war on it. Click here for more.

The Impossibility of Mid-East Peace
Peace in the Middle East is not a possibility under the current constellation of power in that region of the world. As much as we hate to be such merchants of gloom, any objective assessment of the situation can only conclude that no settlement is possible until the power relationships change. Click here to read why.