Author Archives: Diane Warth

SOA Watch Lisa Sullivan WikiLeaks, the whistle-blower website that has published thousands of classified diplomatic cables, has posted two cables from the U.S. embassy in Costa Rica, that offer insight into the U.S. pressure tactics to keep the SOA/ WHINSEC … Continue reading →

New York Times Cynical Non-Enforcers Editorial March 11, 2011 Gridlock is the name of the game at the Federal Election Commission, where all three Republican members routinely block any punishment of even the most blatant violators. In one recent case, … Continue reading →

For decades, the US was able to dominate Latin America with trade deals. Now China offers a new model of development Kevin Gallagher guardian.co.uk Monday 7 March 2011 16:38 GMT Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos sent shockwaves through Washington when he … Continue reading →

By Ahmet Dogan FEB 24, 2011 My son, Furkan, was killed in May by the Israeli military while attempting to deliver humanitarian aid by sea to the Gaza Strip. As he was just 18, he asked his mother and me … Continue reading →