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President's Message
President’s Message his is perhaps the most exciting academic year ever on Hofstra’s campus, as we prepare to host the third and final presidential debate of the 2008 Telection season on October 15, and again present Educate ’08, our unprecedented series of lectures, conferences, exhibitions and events focused on the presidency, history, politics and social issues. For the fall Educate ’08 series, we host nationally known figures such as Robert Rubin and Paul O’Neill, George Stephanopoulos, Dee Dee Myers and Ari Fleischer, Mario Cuomo and the Council on Foreign Relations’ Richard Haass, and many other scholars, journalists and policymakers. The Center for Civic Engagement presents its sixth Day of Dialogue, with nearly 50 sessions on critical issues of the day for Democracy in Performance, a live performance featuring actors portraying historic figures. Many of our academic departments and centers, such as the Peter S. Kalikow Center for the Study of the American Presidency, the National Center for Suburban Studies, and Hofstra Entertainment, will also present events with a presidential theme. The Hofstra Cultural Center’s popular Joseph G. Astman International Concert Series features All American Music, while the Hofstra Cultural Center joins the Hofstra University Museum in presenting a reunion of the directors of Hofstra’s series of renowned presidential conferences for On the Record: A Hofstra Presidential Conference Retrospective. In addition to our exciting political series, the Hofstra Cultural Center and the academic departments continue to present a variety of lectures, concerts, dramatic performances and events that will engage and delight the entire Hofstra and surrounding communities. -
Geopolitics, Oil Law Reform, and Commodity Market Expectations
OKLAHOMA LAW REVIEW VOLUME 63 WINTER 2011 NUMBER 2 GEOPOLITICS, OIL LAW REFORM, AND COMMODITY MARKET EXPECTATIONS ROBERT BEJESKY * Table of Contents I. Introduction .................................... ........... 193 II. Geopolitics and Market Equilibrium . .............. 197 III. Historical U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East ................ 202 IV. Enter OPEC ..................................... ......... 210 V. Oil Industry Reform Planning for Iraq . ............... 215 VI. Occupation Announcements and Economics . ........... 228 VII. Iraq’s 2007 Oil and Gas Bill . .............. 237 VIII. Oil Price Surges . ............ 249 IX. Strategic Interests in Afghanistan . ................ 265 X. Conclusion ...................................... ......... 273 I. Introduction The 1973 oil supply shock elevated OPEC to world attention and ensconced it in the general consciousness as a confederacy that is potentially * M.A. Political Science (Michigan), M.A. Applied Economics (Michigan), LL.M. International Law (Georgetown). The author has taught international law courses for Cooley Law School and the Department of Political Science at the University of Michigan, American Government and Constitutional Law courses for Alma College, and business law courses at Central Michigan University and the University of Miami. 193 194 OKLAHOMA LAW REVIEW [Vol. 63:193 antithetical to global energy needs. From 1986 until mid-1999, prices generally fluctuated within a $10 to $20 per barrel band, but alarms sounded when market prices started hovering above $30. 1 In July 2001, Senator Arlen Specter addressed the Senate regarding the need to confront OPEC and urged President Bush to file an International Court of Justice case against the organization, on the basis that perceived antitrust violations were a breach of “general principles of law.” 2 Prices dipped initially, but began a precipitous rise in mid-March 2002. -
Karzai Terms Relations Between Kabul, New Delhi Time-Tested
Eye on the News [email protected] Truthful, Factual and Unbiased Vol:IX Issue No:288 Price: Afs.15 SUNDAY . MAY 24 . 2015 -Jawza 03, 1394 HS www.afghanistantimes.af www.facebook.com/ afghanistantimeswww.twitter.com/ afghanistantimes NSC rejects MP seeks govt support Germany, US signing of Karzai terms relations stress sweeping MoU between in anti-Taliban uprising electoral reforms AT Monitoring Desk curity and several other problems, KABUL: The US and German NDS, ISI between Kabul, New quoted by Radio Azadi, Abdul special representatives for Af- KABUL: After a decision by res- Wali Niyazi, an MP from Bada- ghanistan and Pakistan have AT Monitoring Desk idents of northeastern Badakhs- khshan said. He said that required stressed the need electoral reforms han province to take up guns attention has not been paid on ar- without further delay. against militants if they did not eas where people have launched Speaking at a press conference KABUL: National Security Coun- after the Afghanistan Contact cil (NSC) rejected signing of the Delhi time-tested give up militancy, an MP from the public uprisings; therefore the province said Saturday that pub- government should not remain re- Group (ACG) meeting, Daniel memorandum of understanding Feldman, the US special represen- (MOU) on intelligence sharing ers discussed different issues of lic uprisings should be supported luctant in this regard in future. mutual interest. Hamid Karzai by the government; otherwise it Acting governor of Balkh, Ata tative for Afghanistan and Paki- with Pakistan. The NSC said that stan, stressed it was necessary only draft of the MOU has been appreciated India s support for will not yield any result. -
Saudi Arabia: Current Issues and U.S
Order Code IB93113 Issue Brief for Congress Received through the CRS Web Saudi Arabia: Current Issues and U.S. Relations Updated May 24, 2002 Alfred B. Prados Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Congressional Research Service ˜ The Library of Congress CONTENTS SUMMARY MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS Current Issues Security in the Gulf Region Containment Policies toward Iraq U.S. Troop Presence Bombings of U.S. Military Facilities Response to September 11 Terrorist Attacks Arab-Israeli Conflict Crown Prince Abdullah’s Peace Initiative Arms Transfers to Saudi Arabia U.S. Arms Sales Trade Relationships Problems in Commercial Transactions Oil Production Foreign Investment Human Rights, Democracy, and Other Issues Background to U.S.-Saudi Relations Political Development Saudi Leadership Royal Succession Economy and Aid Economic Conditions Aid Relationships Defense and Security Congressional Interest in Saudi Arabia Arms Sales Arab Boycott Trade Practices IB93113 05-24-02 Saudi Arabia: Current Issues and U.S. Relations SUMMARY Saudi Arabia, a monarchy ruled by the rity commitment to Saudi Arabia. Saudi Ara- Saudi dynasty, enjoys special importance in bia was a key member of the allied coalition the international community because of its that expelled Iraqi forces from Kuwait in unique association with the Islamic religion 1991, and approximately 5,000 U.S. troops and its oil wealth. Since the establishment of remain in the country. Saudi Arabia continues the modern Saudi kingdom in 1932, it has to host U.S. aircraft enforcing the no-fly zone benefitted from a stable political system based over southern Iraq; however, Saudi Arabia has on a smooth process of succession to the not offered the use of its territory for major air throne and an increasingly prosperous econ- strikes against Iraq in response to Iraqi ob- omy dominated by the oil sector. -
Indictment for Torture”: George W
PRELIMINARY “INDICTMENT FOR TORTURE”: GEORGE W. BUSH BROUGHT PURSUANT TO THE CONVENTION AGAINST TORTURE* * The present document is a modified version of an individual criminal complaint prepared for submission against George W. BUSH in anticipation of his visit to Geneva, Switzerland on 12 February 2011. The individual criminal complaint brought on behalf of an individual plaintiff was not filed, as planned, on 7 February 2011 because of the announcement, on the eve of the filing, that BUSH cancelled his trip. Factual details regarding that visit, as a basis for establishing BUSH’s presence in Switzerland and the inclusion of analysis of Swiss law is reflective of the origins of this document. This document is not intended to serve as a comprehensive presentation of all evidence against BUSH for torture; rather, it presents the fundamental aspects of the case against him, and a preliminary legal analysis of liability for torture, and a response to certain anticipated defenses. This document will be updated and modified as developments warrant. I. FACTUAL BACKGROUND A. George W. BUSH 1. George W. BUSH was born on 6 July 1946, in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. From 20 January 2001- 20 January 2009, BUSH served as president of the United States of America and Commander in Chief of the United States Armed Forces. Pursuant to Article II of the United States Constitution, executive power was vested in BUSH, as president of the United States. Upon assuming office, BUSH took an oath to ―preserve, protect and defend‖ the Constitution of the United States. 2. In his capacity as president of the United States of America and Commander in Chief, BUSH had authority over the agencies of the United States government involved in the torture program, including but not limited to, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the Department of Defense (DOD), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of State (DOS), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as well as over the White House and Office of the Vice President. -
British Defence Policy Since 1997: Background Issues
RESEARCH PAPER 08/57 British defence policy 27 JUNE 2008 since 1997 British defence policy has altered significantly since the Labour Government came to power in 1997. Those changes have been prompted largely by the shifting nature of the strategic environment over that period, and in particular the events of 11 September 2001. However, the strategic foreign policy objectives of former Prime Minister Tony Blair have also helped to shape the direction of British defence policy and have had a fundamental impact on the role, structure and welfare of the Armed Forces. This paper is not intended to be a comprehensive assessment of all aspects of defence policy since 1997, but an introduction to some of the main issues that have shaped the defence agenda in that time. It also examines the prospects for defence since Gordon Brown became Prime Minister in June 2007. Background to some of the themes in this paper is available in Library Research Paper RP08/58, British Defence policy since 1997: background issues. This paper should also be read in conjunction with Library Research Paper RP08/56, British foreign policy since 1997. Claire Taylor and Tom Waldman INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND DEFENCE SECTION Sophie Gick SOCIAL AND GENERAL STATISTICS SECTION HOUSE OF COMMONS LIBRARY Recent Library Research Papers include: List of 15 most recent RPs 08/42 Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [HL] [Bill 70 of 2007-08] 02.05.08 08/43 Economic Indicators, May 2008 06.05.08 08/44 Children and Young Persons Bill [HL] [Bill No 8 of 2007-08] 08.05.08 08/45 Unemployment by Constituency, April 2008 14.05.08 08/46 Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Bill [HL] 2007-08 16.05.08 [Bill 103 of 2007-08] 08/47 London Elections 2008. -
White House Press Briefing by Press Secretary, Ari Fleischer
For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary July 31, 2002 Press Briefing by Ari Fleischer James S. Brady Briefing Room · President's schedule for the day · Statement on actions in the Senate o Reference B · Whistle-blower statute · Harken/tax haven o Reference B o Reference C · Iraq/U.N. involvement o Reference B o Reference C · GDP/recession o Reference B o Reference C o Reference D · Visit of King of Jordan · Mayor Giuliani visit · President's vacation · Middle East/violence at the university o Reference B o Reference C · Pricilla Owen hearings · EPA standards 1:28 P.M. EDT MR. FLEISCHER: Good afternoon. I'll give you a report on the President's day, and then I have a couple brief statements I need to make. The President began today with a CIA briefing, which was followed by an FBI briefing. And then the President convened a meeting of his Cabinet. You have the record of the statement the President made about the strength of the economy, and he discussed the newly-released numbers from the Commerce Department about growth in the economy and the revised estimates. The President, later today, is going to meet with Republican senators to discuss the prospects for passage of trade promotion authority this week, before the Senate leaves. The President remains hopeful that the Senate will be able to pass trade promotion authority -- this meeting is part of the effort to make certain that the Senate does, indeed, pass it. And then, finally, the President, later this afternoon, will meet with Republican senators to discuss homeland security and the prospects for passage of legislation in the Senate to create the new Cabinet-level department of homeland security. -
Did White House Reporters Defer to the President After September 11? Jodi Kathleen Bannerman Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
Louisiana State University LSU Digital Commons LSU Master's Theses Graduate School 2004 Did White House reporters defer to the President after September 11? Jodi Kathleen Bannerman Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses Part of the Mass Communication Commons Recommended Citation Bannerman, Jodi Kathleen, "Did White House reporters defer to the President after September 11?" (2004). LSU Master's Theses. 2989. https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/2989 This Thesis is brought to you for free and open access by the Graduate School at LSU Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in LSU Master's Theses by an authorized graduate school editor of LSU Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. DID WHITE HOUSE REPORTERS DEFER TO THE PRESIDENT AFTER SEPTEMBER 11? A Thesis Submitted to the Graduate Faculty of the Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Mass Communication in The Manship School of Mass Communication by Jodi Bannerman B.A., Auburn University, 2000 August 2004 Dedicated to limiting the sugar, spice, and everything nice in the makeup of little girls. ii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS It is my sincere pleasure to thank my thesis committee chair, Dr. Ralph Izard, and committee members, Dr. Tim Cook and Dr. John Hamilton, for their time, advice, and support throughout the thesis process and during my Manship School education at LSU. Dr. Izard’s course, Seminar in First Amendment Law, was an inspiration to the development of this paper. -
Country Reports on Terrorism 2019
Country Reports on Terrorism 2019 BUREAU OF COUNTERTERRORISM Country Reports on Terrorism 2019 is submitted in compliance with Title 22 of the United States Code, Section 2656f (the “Act”), which requires the Department of State to provide to Congress a full and complete annual report on terrorism for those countries and groups meeting the criteria of the Act. Foreword In 2019, the United States and our partners made major strides to defeat and degrade international terrorist organizations. Along with the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, in March, the United States completed the destruction of the so-called “caliphate” in Iraq and Syria. In October, the United States launched a military operation that resulted in the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the self-proclaimed “caliph” of ISIS. As part of the maximum pressure campaign against the Iranian regime – the world’s worst state sponsor of terrorism – the United States and our partners imposed new sanctions on Tehran and its proxies. In April, the United States designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including its Qods Force, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) – the first time such a designation has been applied to part of another government. And throughout the year, a number of countries in Western Europe and South America joined the United States in designating Iran-backed Hizballah as a terrorist group in its entirety. Despite these successes, dangerous terrorist threats persisted around the world. Even as ISIS lost its leader and territory, the group adapted to continue the fight from its affiliates across the globe and by inspiring followers to commit attacks. -
A History of Air Warfare / Edited by John Andreas Olsen
A H I S T O R Y OF AIR WARFARE ALSO BY JOHN ANDREAS OLSEN Strategic Air Power in Desert Storm John Warden and the Renaissance of American Air Power A H I S T O R Y OF AIR WARFARE EDITED BY JOHN ANDREAS OLSEN Potomac Books, Inc. Washington, D.C. Copyright © 2010 Potomac Books, Inc. Published in the United States by Potomac Books, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission from the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data A history of air warfare / edited by John Andreas Olsen. — 1st ed. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-1-59797-440-0 (hardcover : alk. paper) — ISBN 978-1-59797-433-2 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1. Air warfare—History. 2. Air power—History. I. Olsen, John Andreas, 1968– UG625.H57 2009 358.4’1409—dc22 2009036637 Printed in the United States of America on acid-free paper that meets the American National Standards Institute Z39-48 Standard. Potomac Books, Inc. 22841 Quicksilver Drive Dulles, Virginia 20166 First Edition 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 CONTENTS Acknowledgments vii List of Abbreviations ix Introduction xiii PART I: 1914–1945 1 1 The First World War, 1914–1919, John H. Morrow Jr. 3 2 The Air War in Europe, 1939–1945, Richard Overy 27 3 The Air War in the Pacific, 1941–1945, Richard R. Muller 53 PART II: 1945–1990 81 4 The Air War in Korea, 1950–1953, Alan Stephens 85 5 Operations over North Vietnam, 1965–1973, Wayne Thompson 107 6 Air Superiority in the Israel-Arab Wars, 1967–1982, Shmuel L. -
June 2002 BBRANCHESRANCHES OOUTUT
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UNIVERSAL MUSIC • Paul Anka – Songs of December • the Who
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