Allan Abraham
The generosity shown to the poor countries hit by the tsunamis of December 2004 is the giving of the powerful to the weak. January 2005.
All governments now answer to a second constituency of international investors. What does this mean for democracy? November 2004.
The thinking that led to the invasion of Iraq is crude and mechanical. With its inhumanity and promise of eternal conflict, it threatens progress towards a peaceful, civilized world. November 2004.
Given the patriotism of the population, the strength of the ideology guiding policymakers, and the powers accruing to the executive, the US has the makings of fascism. August 2004.
Current science shows no relationship between global warming and ozone levels. August 2004.
Global warming is a result of the ‘greenhouse effect’, caused mainly by the emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. July 2004.
The US invaded Iraq on the basis of a lie, but US leaders easily avoid culpability. June 2004.
American officials are as fallible as other humans. They should not be above the law. May 2004.
Nazneen Ahmed
The argument that nuclear weapons can only be handled responsibly by certain states needs a closer examination. November 2004.
The continuing lack of accountability for Iraqi civilians killed since the invasion started shows not only the callousness of the US and UK but also a resurfacing of the colonial mindset. October 2004.
While the West seeks to enforce international law on non-western countries, it keeps itself beyond the purview. September 2004.
Disagreeing about current plans for Iraq is portrayed as being destructive. This is not only incorrect, but also legitimizes the occupation. July 2004.
The semantics of rebellion questions the legitimacy of the Iraqi government. June 2004.
Self-interest cannot correctly be invoked as a guiding principle in moral or legal cases. June 2004.
Robin Ferrer
With even Senator John Kerry joining the posse of terrorist-killers, the 21st century world's turning into the Wild West. October 2004.
Parties that reject traditional party politics have a hard time getting their messages out. October 2004.
Suzanne Hall
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How technology can help reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide. November 2004.
A look at the main sources of human-generated carbon dioxide. September 2004.
Global energy use could increase as much as one-and-a-half times by the end of the century, leading to increased CO2 levels. August 2004.
Contrary to popular perception, climate change is not theory and not vague. It is real, and it is happening. The evidence is scientific and solid, the conclusions from it are inescapable. July 2004.
The recent trend in global temperature increase indicates a rise of up to 6°C in the next 100 years. That's a large increase, and it will bring devastating climate change. July 2004.
Katharina Kerenyi
Some legal aspects of assassinating political opponents and alleged terrorists. June 2004.
André Murry
A law passed in France in September 2004 is portrayed as taking a stand against religious symbols in public. It also shuts out other traditions. November 2004.
Stephen Porter
The key facts about demand and supply of oil show that we have a crisis on our hands. January 2005.
Petroleum is running out even as consumption increases. We need alternatives if worldwide economic chaos is to be averted and the survival of mankind ensured. January 2005.
Energy Profit Ratio is the ratio of energy output to input. While the EPR of oil declines, those of alternative sources are rising relatively. January 2005.
