Issues

The Real Cuba The Real Cuba- Photos and commentary critical of Castro. In English and Spanish, with some Portuguese. Indian War in Nicaragua, Rivera Peace Initiative Indian War in Nicaragua, Rivera Peace Initiative- Essay by Rudolph C. Ryser on role of leader of MISURASATA indigenous organisation in negotiating peace during Contra war against … Declaration of Rights: Indigenous People and Nations of Atlantic Coast Declaration of Rights: Indigenous People and Nations of Atlantic Coast- Declaration of support by Indian leaders of North and South America for claims made by Atlantic coast indig… MISURASATA Statement 1985 MISURASATA Statement 1985- Unofficial English translation of autonomy statement claiming right to indigenous autonomy on Atlantic coast. Yatama/Nicaragua Accord Yatama/Nicaragua Accord- Unofficial English translation of basic preliminary accords between the government of Nicaragua and Yatama organization resulting from dialogue in 1988. Foreign Policy In Focus: Nicaragua Foreign Policy In Focus: Nicaragua- Article critically examining relations between the U.S. and Nicaragua since 1990; includes policy recommendations. Musings on Society Musings on Society- Personal blog. Third World Traveller Third World Traveller- Links to magazine articles and book excerpts that offer an alternative view of the impact of the policies of the United States government on Central America. One Deadly Morning in Beirut, By Chuck Pfarrer One Deadly Morning in Beirut, By Chuck Pfarrer- A brief story by an ex Navy seal on the bombing of the Marine barracks in Lebanon. The Lebanese Information Center The Lebanese Information Center- Site seeks to promote peace and aims at eliminating injustice and Human Rights abuses committed against all Lebanese equally. Voice of Free Lebanon Voice of Free Lebanon- Newsletter and free opinion forum. Includes a picture gallery, discussion boards, articles, quotes, cartoons, and maps. Beirut Memorial On Line Beirut Memorial On Line- The Beirut Memorial On Line is a site dedicated to the U.S. Marines, soldiers and sailors that lost their lives as a result of the terrorist bombing of th… Free Hussam Khader and All Palestinian Political Prisoners Free Hussam Khader and All Palestinian Political Prisoners- Supporting the imprisoned PLC member, a leader of Fateh and PA, who is a politician not a terrorist. With petition, new… Cyprus - Publications: EU Relations Cyprus - Publications: EU Relations- Analysis from the Government of Cyprus about Cyprus on the way to EU membership. Tactical Report Tactical Report- Providers of intelligence on Middle East issues. CRUDE OIL in future: Ramifications for Arabs, Islam, Israel CRUDE OIL in future: Ramifications for Arabs, Islam, Israel- Examines the role of petroleum in Middle East politics. OpenNet Initiative - Internet filtering in Vietnam OpenNet Initiative - Internet filtering in Vietnam- The OpenNet Initiative's reports on Internet filtering and surveillance in Vietnam. The Khmer Krom Network The Khmer Krom Network- Highlights the issues connected with the Khmer Krom - ethnic Cambodians living in southern Vietnam. Committee to Protect Journalists - Vietnam Committee to Protect Journalists - Vietnam- News and resources from non-partisan international organization of journalists dedicated to protection of freedom of the press and expr… Vietnam - Committee to Protect Journalists Vietnam - Committee to Protect Journalists- News and resources from non-partisan international organization of journalists dedicated to protection of freedom of the press and expr… Creating Enemies of the State: Religious Persecution in Uzbekistan Creating Enemies of the State: Religious Persecution in Uzbekistan- An ongoing campaign has resulted in the incarceration of an estimated 7,000 Muslim dissidents. The government's… A Social Epidemiologic Study of Obesity Among Preschool Children in Thailand A Social Epidemiologic Study of Obesity Among Preschool Children in Thailand- Examines the influence of parent's educational level and household income on childhood obesity in Tha… SingaporeSurf SingaporeSurf- News aggregator with editorial and opinions. Sahil Sahil- An organization in Pakistan that works exclusively on the issue of child sexual abuse and exploitation. Focus is on research, raising awareness, legal advocacy, interventio… Kim Jong-un's Starving Soldiers Kim Jong-un's Starving Soldiers- Interviews of several men serving in the North Korean army and how they are emaciated and starving. Washington Post- North Korea: Closed, Hungry and Heavily Armed Washington Post- North Korea: Closed, Hungry and Heavily Armed- The Washington Post's Blaine Harden covers the government and citizens of one of the world's most secluded, impover… FAO/WFP Crop and Food Supply Assessment Mission to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea FAO/WFP Crop and Food Supply Assessment Mission to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea- 2002 FAO World Food Programme report assesses food production in the country and the … Mir: Left Brain Mir: Left Brain- Provides analysis of Malaysian budget from 1999 to current year, national economic plan, investing issues, and doing business. The Japan Times - No-tell Love Hotels Cash In Catering to the Carnal The Japan Times - No-tell Love Hotels Cash In Catering to the Carnal- Describes the history, workings, and economics of Japan's love hotel industry. The Japan Times - Is 'Disability' Still a Dirty Word in Japan? The Japan Times - Is 'Disability' Still a Dirty Word in Japan?- Describes how mainstream society is slowly opening up to the physically or mentally impaired.