An interesting look at the various groups which are or have been identified as minorities in the Japanese socio-cultural landscape plus an examinaton of the treatment given one Korean resident attempting to fight institutional discrimination.Political and Cultural Perspectives on Japan … [Read more...] about Race and Ethnicity in Japan: Two stories
Tsunami Brings About Renewed Military Ties
This is what the mainstream media had to say, essentially that the Indonesian government had done some bad things in the past, but now Condoleezza Rice and others were saying they have mended their ways, and besides, now they are partners with us in the war on terror, so it helps to engage them and continue to foster an ever-more democratic Indonesia. After you read the Reuters … [Read more...] about Tsunami Brings About Renewed Military Ties
The Revival of Japanese Miltarism in the Context of US-Japan Cooperation, North Korea, Heiwa Kempo
Many stories here, including:DEPELETED URANIUM IN SERBIA Suemori Akira: It is the Same Here as in Hiroshima and Nagasaki Feb 17, 2005JAPAN-U.S. COOPERATION Richard Tanter: Japanese Militarization & the Bush Doctrine Feb 13, 2005JAPAN-NORTH KOREA Selig Harrison: Crafting Intelligence: Iraq, North Korea and the Road to War Feb 27, 2005Gavin McCormack: Pyongyang … [Read more...] about The Revival of Japanese Miltarism in the Context of US-Japan Cooperation, North Korea, Heiwa Kempo
Seeds of Death, by Chris Hunt
From the company that brought us DDT A brand new kind of technology Terminator Seeds is the name of the game A trick, slick idea, as sick as the name Plant some seeds and raise a crop Do it once and reach a full stop Each tiny seed is a ticking bomb Waiting to go sterile when the harvest is done now the future is dark indeed polluting the … [Read more...] about Seeds of Death, by Chris Hunt
Jong Pairez on the Tsunami in Indonesia
In the wake of the tragic tsunamis that have killed as many as 150,000 people in Asia, a number of interesting allegations have arisen that question the wests commitment to caring about poor non-white nations in the throes of natural disasters, the ineptitude and irresponsible behaviour of governments, and raising questions about the responsibility of the actions of rich … [Read more...] about Jong Pairez on the Tsunami in Indonesia