| World Affairs
Most people who have no axe to grind generally wish peaceful co-existence and prosperity for all. This belief is part of modern consciousness. Despite it, world affairs are in upheaval because, as America forsakes its conscience and chooses the temptations of empire, we embark on the road to power politics, insecurity, and strife.
| | Date | Title | | October 2004 | The Colonial Mindset The lack of accountability for Iraqi civilians killed during the invasion of that country by the US and UK shows up not only the grossness of the present world order but also the resurfacing of the colonial mindset. | | September 2004 | Western Exceptionalism While the West seeks to enforce international law on non-western countries, it keeps itself beyond the purview. | | August 2004 | Patriotism to Fascism 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. |
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