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Apr
18

Herbert London – The Chinese Strategic Vision

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It has been widely reported that the Chinese government is providing loans and outright grants to Latin American and African nations for the construction of schools, clinics, power plants, and even soccer stadiums. The Chinese have flexed their economic prowess across the globe generating approval in many quarters and raised eyebrows and concerns in some diplomatic circles.

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Apr
11

Herbert London – When Choice Justifies Murder

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While the Road to Serfdom is paved with good intentions gone awry; the road to self fulfillment—the dream of the modern person—is constructed with freedom stones resembling personal license. What is emerging in the United States, based in part on the empirical data in Charles Murray’s Coming Apart, is a selective version of morality. If it feels good, do it. The constraints inspired by the Judeo-Christian tradition, our genetic inheritance, even our sex, are mere trifles compared to personal choice and desire. To my astonishment, even murder is justified as an act of personal morality.

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Apr
4

Herbert London – The New Defense Posture For America

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In testimony given to the Congress, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta asserted that Congress’s war powers authority is irrelevant. As he described it, U.S. intervention in Libya, Syria or elsewhere would be justified by permission from “relevant” international tribunals, such as the U.N. Security Council and NATO. The approval of the congressional representatives being unnecessary.

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Mar
28

Herbert London – Pensions Driving The NY Budget

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After an attenuated round of discussions with the New York State legislature Governor Cuomo finally hammered out a deal for pension reform. Although the governor called the legislation a “victory,” the legislation concedes more to appearance than actual reform.

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Mar
14

Herbert London – Sovereignty and Suzerainty in The Israeli, U.S. Relationship

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The recent Obama-Netanyahu conclave has evoked a jamboree of media speculation. Will Israel act unilaterally to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities? Does the Obama administration really have Israel’s back as the president indicated? And where is that “red line,” the point at which an attack must occur to prevent an Iran with “secure” nuclear weapons? Despite all the diplomatic bonhomie, and announcements of solidarity, questions remain – questions fraught with uncomfortable implications.

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Mar
7

Herbert London – CAIR and the American Future

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The line between the protection of civil liberties and domestic security has been and continues to be blurred by the role of CAIR, the Islamic defense group in the United States.

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