2010年12月1日水曜日
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Iranians Want Capacity to Enrich Uranium But Accept NPT Rules Against Developing Nuclear Weapons - World Public Opinion
Iranians Want Capacity to Enrich Uranium But Accept NPT Rules Against Developing Nuclear Weapons - World Public Opinion
"We might tarry for a moment to ask whether there is any solution to the U.S.-Iran confrontation over nuclear weapons. Here is one idea:(1)Iran should have the right to develop nuclear energy, but not weapons, in accord with the NPT. (2)A nuclear weapons-free zone should be established in the region, including Iran, Israel, and U.S. forces deployed there. (3)The United States should accept the NPT. (4)The United States should end threats against Iran and turn to serious diplomacy.
The proposals are not original. These are the preferences of the large majority of Americans, and also Iranians, in polls by World Public Opinion, which found that Americans and Iranians agree on basic issues." (Noam Chomsky, Hopes and Prospects)
"We might tarry for a moment to ask whether there is any solution to the U.S.-Iran confrontation over nuclear weapons. Here is one idea:(1)Iran should have the right to develop nuclear energy, but not weapons, in accord with the NPT. (2)A nuclear weapons-free zone should be established in the region, including Iran, Israel, and U.S. forces deployed there. (3)The United States should accept the NPT. (4)The United States should end threats against Iran and turn to serious diplomacy.
The proposals are not original. These are the preferences of the large majority of Americans, and also Iranians, in polls by World Public Opinion, which found that Americans and Iranians agree on basic issues." (Noam Chomsky, Hopes and Prospects)
2010年7月20日火曜日
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War Crimanal! Get Out Of Afghanistan!
When Taliban asked for the evidence that 9/11 attack was done by Bin Laden and al Qaeda to hand over Bin Laden, US refused to give any evidence (John F. Burns with Christopher Wren, “Without Evidence, the Taliban Refuses to Turn Over bin Laden”, NY Times, September 21, 2001), I guess they did but without much evidence, US just believe so (Walter Pincus, “Mueller Outlines Origin, Funding of Sept. 11 Plot”, Washington Post, June 6, 2002)
So we have to somehow get US the war criminal out of Afghanistan. We have to compensate what we have done perhaps by supporting women rights organization like RAWA and brave Afghan congress women Malalai Joya for democracy, instead of funding brutal warlords like Taliban to continue the war: How the US Funds the Taliban by Aram Roston, the Nation, November 11, 2009, and also ,"Rule of the Gun - With U.S. Aid, Warlord Builds Afghan Empire" by Dexter Filkins, New York Times, June 5 2010.
So we have to somehow get US the war criminal out of Afghanistan. We have to compensate what we have done perhaps by supporting women rights organization like RAWA and brave Afghan congress women Malalai Joya for democracy, instead of funding brutal warlords like Taliban to continue the war: How the US Funds the Taliban by Aram Roston, the Nation, November 11, 2009, and also ,"Rule of the Gun - With U.S. Aid, Warlord Builds Afghan Empire" by Dexter Filkins, New York Times, June 5 2010.
2010年5月29日土曜日
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Muhammad Sahimi « Antiwar Radio with Scott Horton and Charles Goyette
Muhammad Sahimi « Antiwar Radio with Scott Horton
Muhammad Sahimi, Professor of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at the University of Southern California, discusses the Iran/Turkey/Brazil enriched uranium swap agreement, the predictable negative reception from Europe and the US, further demands upon Iran and continuing sanctions meant to queer the deal, Hillary Clinton’s last minute attempt to dissuade Turkey and Brazil from cooperating with Iran and why arguing for Iran’s rights under the NPT is not an endorsement of Ahmadinejad or the ayatollahs.
Muhammad Sahimi, Professor of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at the University of Southern California, discusses the Iran/Turkey/Brazil enriched uranium swap agreement, the predictable negative reception from Europe and the US, further demands upon Iran and continuing sanctions meant to queer the deal, Hillary Clinton’s last minute attempt to dissuade Turkey and Brazil from cooperating with Iran and why arguing for Iran’s rights under the NPT is not an endorsement of Ahmadinejad or the ayatollahs.
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Congo, NY Times photo Showcase: No Relief and Little Attention
Showcase: No Relief and Little Attention
Sexual violence, civilian casualties, child soldiers, wounded refugees and malnutrition — there is no shortage of suffering in Congo.
Sexual violence, civilian casualties, child soldiers, wounded refugees and malnutrition — there is no shortage of suffering in Congo.
Coming months offer ‘window of opportunity’ to advance disarmament, says Ban
Coming months offer ‘window of opportunity’ to advance disarmament, says Ban
8 January 2010 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today pledged to continue his efforts to advance the goal of a nuclear-weapon-free world, noting that a number of events over the next few months offer an opportunity to build on the “encouraging” developments of last year.
“Today there is a new window of opportunity in disarmament and non-proliferation,” Mr. Ban said in remarks at a roundtable meeting at UN Headquarters with the heads of international organizations dealing with disarmament. “I am convinced there is much we can do to achieve our common goal of a world free of weapons of mass destruction.”
The Secretary-General reiterated that disarmament and non-proliferation will continue to be one of his top priorities, and highlighted major events in the months ahead.
These include the upcoming session of the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva this month, the Global Zero Summit in Paris and the Munich Security Conference, as well as April’s Summit on Nuclear Security in Washington followed by the Review Conference slated for May on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
Noting that the NPT is facing “a number of challenges,” Mr. Ban said that a successful outcome at the Review Conference would strengthen confidence not only in the Treaty but also for the collective global effort to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons.
He also said he will continue to build support for his Action Plan for nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, as well as the universality of the relevant treaties and conventions.
Presented in October 2008, the Secretary-General’s five-point action plan begins with a call for the parties to the NPT to pursue negotiations on nuclear disarmament, either through a new convention or through a series of mutually reinforcing instruments backed by a credible system of verification.
In all of these efforts, the UN and the various disarmament bodies had a role to play, he stressed. “I strongly believe in the mutual benefits of strengthened cooperation among our organizations, while fully respecting our distinct mandates and relationship agreements,” he said.
“I pledge to continue to do everything in my power to advance the goal of a world free of weapons of mass destruction. I look forward to working with all of you to make this a reality,” he told the gathering.
Among those participating in today’s meeting were the heads of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and the Preparatory Commission of the Comprehensive Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT).
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8 January 2010 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today pledged to continue his efforts to advance the goal of a nuclear-weapon-free world, noting that a number of events over the next few months offer an opportunity to build on the “encouraging” developments of last year.
“Today there is a new window of opportunity in disarmament and non-proliferation,” Mr. Ban said in remarks at a roundtable meeting at UN Headquarters with the heads of international organizations dealing with disarmament. “I am convinced there is much we can do to achieve our common goal of a world free of weapons of mass destruction.”
The Secretary-General reiterated that disarmament and non-proliferation will continue to be one of his top priorities, and highlighted major events in the months ahead.
These include the upcoming session of the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva this month, the Global Zero Summit in Paris and the Munich Security Conference, as well as April’s Summit on Nuclear Security in Washington followed by the Review Conference slated for May on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
Noting that the NPT is facing “a number of challenges,” Mr. Ban said that a successful outcome at the Review Conference would strengthen confidence not only in the Treaty but also for the collective global effort to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons.
He also said he will continue to build support for his Action Plan for nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, as well as the universality of the relevant treaties and conventions.
Presented in October 2008, the Secretary-General’s five-point action plan begins with a call for the parties to the NPT to pursue negotiations on nuclear disarmament, either through a new convention or through a series of mutually reinforcing instruments backed by a credible system of verification.
In all of these efforts, the UN and the various disarmament bodies had a role to play, he stressed. “I strongly believe in the mutual benefits of strengthened cooperation among our organizations, while fully respecting our distinct mandates and relationship agreements,” he said.
“I pledge to continue to do everything in my power to advance the goal of a world free of weapons of mass destruction. I look forward to working with all of you to make this a reality,” he told the gathering.
Among those participating in today’s meeting were the heads of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and the Preparatory Commission of the Comprehensive Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT).
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