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Le Monde diplomatique
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July 2001
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...
Algeria: the unforgiven
by IGNACIO RAMONET
Translated by Harry Forster
<http://www.en.monde-diplomatique.fr/2001/07/01leader>
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
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
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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REGIONALISM IS AN ADMISSION OF DEFEAT
Algeria: only way up and out *
by GHANIA MOUFFOK
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
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
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>
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
A TOUR OF THE BIG ISLAND
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
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
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>
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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