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Foreign Policy in Focus: The Case Against a War With Iraq
This article examines the reasons behind the United States' invasion of Iraq and discusses why they are unjustified, citing seven concrete reasons why the United States should not have entered into war. (October 1, 2002)
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Foreign Policy in Focus: The Future of Political Islam in Somalia
This article discusses the impact of Islam in Somalia, reasons for its popularity and the effect of attempted interventions interested countries and institutions. (5 January 2007)
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Foreign Policy in Focus: Environmental Reform Agenda
Article raises questions about the World Bank's reforms in the 1990s to mitigate the adverse environmental impacts of individual World Bank projects. (March 1, 1999)
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Mr. Bush Goes to Mexico: Recommendations for Immigration Discussion
This article examines immigration issues between the United States and Mexico, with problems faced by both nations and the individuals themselves.
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Foreign Policy in Focus: Export Import Bank
This article covers the functions of the EXIM Bank, "an independent U.S. government agency established in 1934 to create jobs through exports." (Volume 4, Number 18, July 1999)
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Foreign Policy in Focus: North American Free Trade Agreement
This article is written by Sarah Anderson, John Cavanagh, and Saul Landau of the Institute for Policy Studies (IPS) in Foreign Policy in Focus, Volume 2, Number 1, January 1997. Key points, problems, and recommendations are discussed.
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Fpif: Colombia's Role in International Drug Industry
This article from Foreign Policy in Focus discusses Colombia's long term role in the trafficking of drugs around the world.