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Also TryPapers
- -New American Empire (NewAmericanCentury.org)
"The Project for the New American Century is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to a few fundamental propositions: that American leadership is good both for America and for the world; that such leadership requires military strength, diplomatic energy and commitment to moral principle; and that too few political leaders today are making the case for global leadership."
"The Project for the New American Century intends, through issue briefs, research papers, advocacy journalism, conferences, and seminars, to explain what American world leadership entails. It will also strive to rally support for a vigorous and principled policy of American international involvement and to stimulate useful public debate on foreign and defense policy and America's role in the world." 3-03
- -New American Strategy (Christian Science Monitor - Chaddock)
"National strategy, released Friday, calls for US dominance to expand global peace."
"More broadly, the 31-page document asserts American dominance as the lone superpower – a status no rival power will be allowed to challenge."
"And it provides a reason the world should accept this state of affairs: the expansion of peace and more freedom. A Pax Americana will be 'in the service of a balance of power that favors freedom.' "
" ' We cannot let our enemies strike first.... To forestall or prevent such hostile acts by our adversaries, the United States will, if necessary, act preemptively.' " 4-03
- Bush Administration Urges Action Against Iraq (CNN News)
Provides arguments by Bush administration officials for taking action, possibly military intervention, against Iraq. Officials noted that Iraq had recently attempted to gain metal cylinders believed to be useful primarily for developing nuclear fuel. 9-02
- Bush Asks for U.N. Support on Iraq (BBC News)
"US President George W Bush has made his case against Iraq in a key address to the United Nations. " Lists the key points from the speech. 9-02
- Comparison of Views For and Against War (Awesome Library - Adams)
Provides arguments for and against a pre-emptive strike by the U.S. against Iraq, without the support of the United Nations. Although the paper presents both sides of the issue, it provides a stronger case that U.N. support is needed before the U.S. takes action. 2-03
- Report Speculates About Iraq Military Possibilities (CNN News - Goldberg)
Summarizes a report from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) on possible military capabilities of Iraq. The co-author of the report, Gary Samore, speculates on how long it might take Iraq to acquire nuclear weapons. Samore also speculates that Iraq could have already stockpiled chemical or biological weapons. The author discusses Iraq's ability to attack other countries with weapons of mass destruction.
9-02
- Support Troops (Defend America)
"Many independent organizations are ready and willing to help you support the troops. It simply means finding an organization to help you get that morale-boosting mail to the troops." Organizations are linked on this Web page. 2-05
- Washington's Case Against Saddam (BBC News)
Describes why the USA is interested in toppling Saddam Hussein from ruling Iraq. 8-02
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