Defense Transformation in Latin America: Will It Transform the Technological Base?

Developing the defense trilemma of choices between autonomy, stability, and global integration, this article analyzes the strategic tension in military acquisition between undertaking technology partnerships versus off-the-shelf purchases of equipment to meet modernization needs in Latin America. The Brazilian case is examined for its lessons in how partnerships can help countries to achieve strategic goals while promoting industrial capacities.     

Why George W. Bush Is a Unilateralist and How It Will Affect the 2004 Presidential Election

ABSTRACT

U.S. President George W. Bush has had a stormy relationship with Europe. Bush campaigned on a theme of putting America's interests first and eschewing multilateralism when necessary. Since taking office, Bush has been true to his campaign pledges. Bush's style and substance have caused many in Europe to regard him as a “buffoon” at best and a dangerous cowboy at worst. What the Europeans do not seem to understand is that, for better or worse, George W. Bush's view of the world is held by a substantial portion of the American people, and even when the U.S. had a more Euro-friendly leader in President Bill Clinton, America's policies were often at odds with those preferred by its allies in Europe. This is due to a fundamental difference that has developed between Europe and the United States over the last century. Today, no matter who occupies the White House, American foreign policy is likely to be in conflict with Europe's. Far from being a liability, this difference is likely to be a political asset to George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election.     

"四个如何正确认识"笔谈社会主义一定要胜利--正确认识社会主义发展的历史进程

眼前匆匆而过的 20世纪，是世界社会主义运动掀起波澜壮阔、气势磅礴高潮，并且取得一个个辉煌胜利的世纪。同时，也是社会主义事业在一系列国家遭受严重挫折与困难，乃至出现东欧剧变、苏联解体，呈现出前所未有低潮的世纪。从高奏凯歌，胜利挺进，到风云变幻，屡屡受挫，潮起潮落，纷繁撩乱，这不能不引起人们感到迷惘和疑惑，更不能不引起一切认真坚定的共产党人努力运用马克思主义的立场、观点和方法对社会主义发展的历史进程，从理论与实践、历史与现实的结合中进行深入的反思和总结，以求对问题获得一个较为全面、科学的回答，从而更…     

Civilization: “It Means Just What I Choose It to Mean”

Civilization is a complex and powerful word and idea that should neither be reviled nor revered, but it should be respected. It is said that the idea of civilization can be used simply to describe; but as a binary term, the ideal of civilization can be used to both to describe and evaluate; or pass judgement in the very act of describing. The nature of such concepts is that they can be used to either commend or condemn the actions or peoples they are used to describe.     

Will the Government Catch the Wind?

The government's Renewable Obligation system aims to supply 10 per cent of UK electricity from renewable sources by 2010. Although the headlines suggest that planning controversies hamper these objectives, by the summer of 2004 enough capacity had been given planning consent to supply 4 per cent of UK electricity from new renewable energy sources. Enough renewable capacity to supply 7 per cent of UK electricity from renewables will probably be operational by 2010. The bulk of this is coming from onshore wind power, especially based in Scotland, and also offshore wind power. The offshore schemes are more expensive and need additional support outside the Renewable Obligation. The Conservatives have promised to bring in planning curbs for onshore wind power. There is pressure for more nuclear power, but this is likely to be impossible to finance without a very large subsidy from the Department of Trade and Industry.     

论康德的善良意志概念

本文的目标是鼓励并且开始重新思考善良意志的独特价值。考察一下康德关于善良意志论题的背景,也就是说,考察一下它在整个《道德形而上学奠基》论证过程中所处的位置,能够帮助我们提出一种见解,既能够弄明白有关文本,又能够更加合理地揭示康德论题的内涵。当在一定背景中阐释康德论题时,本文将表明康德的论题并不如他的批评者和同情者认为的那样与众不同和富有争议性。