This e-book brings jointly a suite of Dr Ramesh Thakur's opinion articles from newspapers world wide: The Australian, Canberra instances, day-by-day Yomiuri, Globe and Mail, overseas usher in Tribune, Japan occasions, and The Hindu, plus one article from the UN Chronicle. The book's 3 topics—the Iraq battle, the struggle on terror, and guns of mass destruction—are one of the most important problems with our instances. "I am a customary reader of Dr. Ramesh Thakur's writings. i've been inspired by way of his transparent pondering and research of worldwide politics. [He] has challenged me again and again to study my very own considering on vital issues." —Martti Ahtisaari, former President of the Republic of Finland and Chairman of the hindrance administration Initiative "Ramesh Thakur has demonstrated an excellent recognition for himself as a global public highbrow. The articles assembled during this booklet have contributed in no small degree to that achievement.... teachers, diplomats, reporters in addition to the broader public will all welcome the truth that those enduring essays were introduced jointly in a single book." —Lakhdar Brahimi, former distinctive Adviser to the United countries Secretary basic "To have this knowledge and perception accrued in one quantity presents a useful source that are meant to be made required examining for leaders and electorate alike." —Richard Falk, Emeritus Professor, Princeton collage
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