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Eye on Iraq: War Update
At approximately 21:50 hours Eastern Standard Time on Wednesday, March 19, 2003, the United States began air strikes against targets in Iraq. Check here for regularly updated news and analysis about events in Iraq as they unfold. In keeping with CDI policy no information that could endanger lives or operations will be reported. |
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Iraq: Questions Regarding the Laws of War
The pending U.S. war in Iraq raises a host of legal issues. The legality of preemption and the necessity to obtain UN Security Council approval for the use of force are two outstanding concerns. Less frequently explored are issues regarding the proper conduct of military operations. |
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U.S. Post-Sept. 11 Arms Trade Policy
An alarming trend has emerged. The United States is more willing than ever to sell or giveaway high technology weapons to countries that have pledged assistance in the global war on terror, regardless of past behavior or current status. In some cases, these recipients of U.S. military goods and services are weak, failing, and failed states. Moreover, the Bush administration has expressed a willingness to provide weapons to countries that in the past have been criticized for human rights violations, lack of democracy, and even support of terrorism. |
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CDI Terrorism Report: Will An Iraq Invasion Trigger An Attack By Al Qaeda?
With a U.S.-led war against Sadaam Hussein looking virtually inevitable, the threat of a terrorist attack by al Qaeda or like-minded groups or individuals on American interests at home or abroad has also heightened. Moreover, the missive purportedly issued by Osama bin Laden on Feb. 11 all but committed al Qaeda to such action. |
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