From Monthly Review, the revolt against U.S. hegemony in Latin America in the opening years of the twenty-first century constitutes nothing less than a new historical moment. A review of Hugo Chávez: The Definitive Biography of Venezuela's Controversial President by Cristina Marcano and Alberto Barrera Tyszka. A review of The Americano: Fighting With Castro for Cuba's Freedom by Aran Shetterly. Myths and Realities of the Arms Race: Despite appearances, Venezuela is far behind Washington's two main allies in Latin America, Colombia and Chile, in the purchase of weapons.
You may not have noticed it, but Africa is booming. Yet just when the world’s poorest continent is finally starting to see real economic growth, the resource curse threatens to snatch it all away. The downward slide of the fishing industry in Kenya represents an interesting study of economic behaviour, with key actors caught in a classical "tragedy of the commons". The Child Soldiers of Staten Island: While Hollywood swoons over teen guerrillas, the real lost boys are hidden in plain sight. How often do we hear that hackneyed expression, "A picture is worth a thousand words"? For once this cliché has been rejuvenated following the harrowing and powerful drawings made by children in refugee camps, who escaped from the atrocities being committed in Sudan.
Surge of Suicide Bombers: The Iraq war has turned into a veritable "martyr" factory, unlike any seen in previous conflicts; and Profiles in Killing: In spite of the stereotypes, there is no typical suicide bomber. A look at those who believed they would find paradise by sending others to their deaths. Though there was little warmth shared between Gordon Brown and President Bush last week, it seemed the two men were on the same page on issues like Iraq and fighting terrorists. Or were they? A report finds high-ranking Army and Air Force personnel violated long-standing military regulations when they participated in a promotional video for an evangelical Christian organization while in uniform and on active duty.
George Bush, Hegelian: David Greenberg on the president's quest for a sense of "history". An Unimpeachably Bad Idea: Trying to impeach Bush would be a dumb move for Democrats. A look at how to resign in public like a coward. An interview with Danielle Crittenden, author of The President’s Secret IMs. Hillary Control: The women of “Hillaryland” have constructed a carefully managed, always on-message, leakproof campaign. But is this a good thing? A review of Bill Clinton: Mastering the Presidency by Nigel Hamilton. Rudy and the Religious Nuts: Why he gets a free pass. The Other Man From Hope: Mike Huckabee, the likable longshot in the Republican presidential race.
