Confessions of an Economic Hit Man
Confessions of an Economic Hit Man Author: Rebecca Harned Originally Published at Peace and Conflict Monitor on: 02/15/2006 Category: Book Review Title: Confessions of an Economic Hit Man Author:John Perkins Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers (November 9, 2004) Pages: 264 Perkins, John. 2004. Confessions of an Economic Hit Man As much hath been said of the advantages […]
Fresh Ideas for Peru
Fresh Ideas for Peru Author: Rafael Velásquez Originally Published at Peace and Conflict Monitor on: 02/01/2006 Category: Interview Dr. Francisco Sagasti is President of FORO Nacional/Internacional, an institution that promotes dialogue, debate and consensus on critical development issues, and Director of its Agenda: PERU program on development strategies and democratic governance. He is also visiting […]
Has the Moment of Truth Arrived?
Nation’s First Referendum Expected
to Decide Fate of U.S. Free-Trade Pact
Honduras: the coup and the constitution
It is clear that what happened in Honduras last week was not a straightforward military coup; Mr Zelaya is not just against the military, but also the congress (minus some minority representatives) and the rest of the “ruling class”, who control business and media, and to which he and his family belong.
Despite the rhetoric of heroism and patriotism from ideologues on either side, this is a relatively simple dispute between elites, who have characteristically sidelined peace and democracy in pursuit of their own interests.
Learning Online: Openness, Diversity and Access Debates at the Internet Governance Forum’s Second Meeting
Learning Online: Openness, Diversity and Access Debates at the Internet Governance Forum’s Second Meeting Author: Francesca Musiani Originally Published at Peace and Conflict Monitor on: 12/04/2007 Category: Special Report Encouraging openness on, promoting diversity in, developing widespread access to the Internet: all of these issues, among the most important and controversial in the wide landscape […]
Article 2(4) of the UN Charter: Alive and Well
Some have argued that the continued use of force in international relations demonstrates that the prohibition of the use of force in Article 2(4) of the UN Charter is meaningless and outdated. Kanade counters this position with a discourse on the purpose and interpretation of international law, and argues that the UN Charter continues to offer a meaninful and effctive legal framework for confronting threats to global peace and security.
The Meaning of DR-CAFTA
The Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement is near completion. It has been ratified by all parties except for Costa Rica, who most analysts agree is likely to sign the agreement sooner or later. Meanwhile, a ferocious debate has sprung up of the future affects of this agreement, and both sides have their narratives: One, that the agreement will cause growth and prosperity, the other that the agreement will plunge impoverished peoples further into the depths. So which is it? The narratives obscure the truth.
Tigo celular no está contigo en Honduras
Maria Suarez Toro reports from Honduras, where feminist organizations continue to oppose the coup, and stand up to the pressure of elite business interests.
The Illusion of Democracy in Latin America
In light of the excesses, corruption, “emptiness” and elitism of certain “exemplary” Latin American democracies in the 20th Century, Tara Ruttenberg reflects on the emergence of leftist, populist, participatory democracies in the region, celebrates their successes, and warns against the possibility of backsliding into authoritarianism.
Betancourt for president again?
Key Words: Colombia, hostage, Ingrid Betancourt, Latin American politics, presidential campaign, Uribe