WG: July 2001

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> Von:  Le Monde diplomatique[SMTP:english@monde-diplomatique.fr]
> Gesendet:     Donnerstag, 12. Juli 2001 18:04
> An:   Le Monde diplomatique
> Betreff:      July 2001
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>    Le Monde diplomatique 
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>                                  July 2001
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>                                In this issue:
>         ... riots in our city streets, widening protests in Algeria,
>    Monsanto's new look, America bent on primacy, Madagascar's hard road,
>                the belated fight against Aids... and more...
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> Algeria: the unforgiven
> 
> by IGNACIO RAMONET
> 
>                                              Translated by Harry Forster
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>        <http://www.en.monde-diplomatique.fr/2001/07/01leader>
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> RIOTS ON THE STREETS
> 
> The children of hatred *
> 
> by STÉPHANE BEAUD and MICHEL PIALOUX
> 
>      Last summer and this there have been riots in the streets and on
>      urban estates in France and England, barely explained by the
>      attendant media, yet clearly connected with angry young males, many
>      of them second generation immigrants from former colonies, reacting
>      to rightwing provocation or perceived police prejudice. The rioters
>      very often are in work and have even achieved some prosperity. So
>      what is happening?
>      
>                                              Translated by Harry Forster
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>    
> COLD WAR GOVERNMENT WITH NO WAR TO FIGHT
> 
> America's imperial longings *
> 
> by our special correspondent PHILIP S GOLUB
> 
>      US President George W Bush made his first official visit abroad
>      this summer. Europe was his chosen destination, but he decided not
>      to stop in London, Paris or Berlin. The transatlantic climate has
>      been chilly in recent months, with differences on the death penalty
>      and the environment (especially the Kyoto protocol) and muted
>      disagreement on the revival of a strategic defence initiative that
>      threatens the treaties on disarmament signed with Moscow. The
>      Republicans' loss of their majority in the Senate could diminish
>      their control over foreign policy. But one aspect of Washington's
>      programme will remain intact: while public spending is about to
>      feel the effects of slowing growth and tax cuts, the defence budget
>      is set to rise.
>      
>                                             Translated by Barbara Wilson
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> America's military revolution
> 
> by MICHAEL T KLARE
> 
>      The Bush administration is shifting the direction of US strategic
>      thinking. Priority will be given to the technological race and to
>      the development and deployment of flexible, hi-tech forces capable
>      of intervening anywhere in the world, to ensure the lasting primacy
>      of US armed forces.
>      
>                                                 Original text in English
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>        <http://www.en.monde-diplomatique.fr/2001/07/04america2>
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> REGIONALISM IS AN ADMISSION OF DEFEAT
> 
> Algeria: only way up and out *
> 
> by GHANIA MOUFFOK
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>      The revolt by angry young Algerians started in Kabylia and then
>      spread to other parts of the country despite countermeasures that
>      claimed 100 lives. They, and other Algerians, reject the corrupt,
>      arrogant clique clinging to power. Recent summit-meeting statements
>      suggest Europe may finally have perceived the realities, too.
>      
>                                              Translated by Harry Forster
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> NEW MONSANTO AND GMO PROPAGANDA
> 
> Seeds of irreversible change *
> 
> by AGNÈS SINAI
> 
>      Multinationals like Monsanto are facing real grassroots opposition
>      in the world, especially over agro-chemicals and GMOs. Monsanto has
>      led the big corporations towards diversionary tactics: they have
>      issued codes of conduct and ethical charters to conceal their real
>      objective of creating value for their shareholders. They are
>      promoting their products as cures for third world hunger and
>      disease, and as an alternative to the dangers of pesticides. They
>      hope to win over a hostile public with advertising.
>      
>                                          Translated by Malcolm Greenwood
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>    
> SOUTHERN SICKNESS, NORTHERN MEDICINE
> 
> Patently wrong
> 
> by PHILIPPE RIVIÈRE
> 
>      After years of lethargy the international community has declared
>      war on Aids. Following a special session of the UN in June and the
>      G8 summit in July, a fund will be set up by the end of the year.
>      But the agreement being negotiated with the pharmaceutical industry
>      may fail to provide much-needed care for millions in the South.
>      
>                                          Translated by Malcolm Greenwood
>      
>        <http://www.en.monde-diplomatique.fr/2001/07/07aids>
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>    
> NEW OFFENSIVE AGAINST INTELLECTUALS
> 
> Hungary: we have the brainpower *
> 
> by our special correspondent BRIGITTE PÄTZOLD
> 
>      Many of Hungary's intellectuals are desperately poor and have to
>      take several jobs; they are under pressure from the government of
>      Victor Orban, who is encouraging nationalists and flirting with the
>      far right.
>      
>                                                   Translated by Ed Emery
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> A TOUR OF THE BIG ISLAND
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> Madagascar: hard road to the poor south *
> 
> by our special correspondent PHILIPPE LEYMARIE
> 
>      Elections for governors were held on 10 June in the six provinces
>      of Madagascar, one of the world's poorest nations. The provinces
>      hope for benefits from new powers of autonomy that have been
>      granted by the national constitution. The reforms are meant to
>      bridge the gap between ordinary Madagascans and the government's
>      decision-makers, and to stimulate economic growth in regions far
>      from the caprices of the capital city. But little has changed yet
>      in the provinces.
>      
>                                              Translated by Luke Sandford
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>    
> AFTER THE TROOPS WITHDRAW, DEEP DEBT
> 
> Lebanon: more peace but no plenty *
> 
> by RUDOLF AL-KAREH
> 
>      Most Syrian troops have withdrawn from Beirut and the surrounding
>      area without official remark. Lebanese politicians have been openly
>      critical of Syria's military presence, especially since Israel's
>      withdrawal from south Lebanon. But ordinary Lebanese are more
>      concerned with the economy.
>      
>                                         Translated by Wendy Kristianasen
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>    
> ISRAEL OR PALESTINE: WHO TEACHES WHAT HISTORY?
> 
> A textbook case
> 
> by ELISA MORENA
> 
>      The Israelis have withdrawn from the school curriculum a textbook
>      giving a balanced view of the nation's history, only a few months
>      after international media accused the Palestinian Authority of
>      using anti-semitic schoolbooks. These did have omissions, but their
>      real error was to refute Israel's version of Palestinian history.
>      
>                                         Translated by Wendy Kristianasen
>      
>        <http://www.en.monde-diplomatique.fr/2001/07/11textbook>
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>    
> BACKDOOR MANOEUVRES
> 
> I'm a cybercriminal. So jail me. *
> 
> by PHILIPPE UAÉUQ
> 
>      When internet problems are raised, racism, paedophilia and
>      terrorism are talked about - and, in the same breath, counterfeit
>      and piracy. A worldwide debate on intellectual property is under
>      way. Why does the Council of Europe's proposed convention on
>      cybercrime seek to criminalise infringements of intellectual
>      property rights?
>      
>                                                   Translated by Ed Emery
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