Spring 2003, Fundamentals of War

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     Volume 51, Number 4

FUNDAMENTALS OF WAR
In the latest print edition, Aziz Choudry examines the neo-colonial strategy behind recent US troop deployment in the Philippines, Nafisa Hoodbhoy explains why anti-Americanism is rising in Pakistan, and Randall Frost traces the ties between the Bush administration and five companies set to profit from Iraq reconstruction. Other stories include anti-war TV, rebellious rock, how Big Pharma blocks cheap drugs, AIDS vs. trade, forced sterilization in Slovakia, Cotton pollution in Uzbekistan, comparing elections in the US and Cuba, and regular TF features. Take a peek below.

Toward Freedom:
A Progressive Perspective on World Events
TF Spring  2003    (Vol. 51, No. 4)

FUNDAMENTALS OF WAR

• Colonial Comeback
  Troop deployment in the Philippines
  points to a new Pentagon strategy AZIZ CHOUDRY
• Pakistan’s Identity Crisis
  Despite a crack down on Islamic militants,
  war in Iraq fuels anti-American sentiment
  NAFISA HOODBHOY
• Post-War Booty Call
  Five companies with GOP ties make the list
  for lucrative Iraq reconstruction contracts
  RANDALL FROST
  Sidebar: And the Winners Are…

MOVEMENT MEDIA

• Weapons of Mass Persuasion
  Anti-war TV challenges the corporate media "consensus"
  LINDA MAMOUN
• Rock and Rebellion
  Boy Sets Fire wants to put the message back into music
  JEFF NALL

TF REPORTS

• HEALTH
  An Unholy Alliance
  Uncle Sam and Big Pharma use the WTO to stonewall on cheap drugs
  RON CHEPESIUK
• AIDS vs. Trade
  Despite new deals and price cuts in Central America,
  support for affordable drug treatment falls short
  JILL REPLOGLE
• WOMEN
  Slovakia Plays God
  Roma Women speak out on forced sterilization ELAYNE CLIFT
• AGRICLTURE
  Too Much Cotton
  Uzbekistan’s major crop leaves a legacy of pollution
  SCOTT ESPOSITO
• DEMOCRACY
  Free and Fair Elections
  In a US-Cuba match up, which country really has
  the most representative political system?
  TOM CRUMPACKER

DEPARTMENTS

• Editorial: Corralling Cowboy Imperialism
• TF Foundation News
  *InfoPower for the People
  *Building Independent Media 2
  *Inquisitions Announcement
• Notebook
  *EU: Expansion Opens an Uncertain Future;
  *BRUSSELS: Privatizing Water
  *BAGHDAD: Untouchable Ministries;
  *FUN WITH SCANDALS: Casper of Arabia
  *TOKYO: "Awesome" Tie Ins;
  *WASHINGTON: Permanent Patriot
  *ATLANTA: Bad Vibrations;
  *VIEQUES: Islanders Face Deadly Legacy *DYNCORP: Military Firm Wins Legal Irony Prize
  *BROWN & ROOT: Moral Rot Redux
• Last Words
  After the Conquest
  Stripped of leadership, Iraq has become terra infirma
  BARBARA NIMRI AZIZ