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A report by the Commonwealth Institute lays out a comprehensive plan
for withdrawing U.S. forces from Iraq, focusing on the need for
reconciliation, regional dialogue, humanitarian aid, and a central peacekeeping role
for the United Nations.
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Based on the work of Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph E. Stiglitz and Harvard public finance lecturer Linda J. Bilmes, the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) recently determined that the Iraq war costs $720 million per day, $500,000 per minute - enough to provide homes for nearly 6,500 families, or health care for 423,529 children in just one day.
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Without counting the human tragedy, armed conflict costs Africa around $18bn per year, seriously derailing development. This report argues the case for swift progress towards a strong and effective Arms Trade Treaty, with the cooperation of all governments.
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Our world today is deeply polarized. Comparisons are increasingly being made with the Cold War but in many ways it is more complex and dangerous now, because the opponents are not just governments but also armed groups with little or no stake in international relations.
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The "politics of fear" are polarising the world and leading to an erosion of human rights, according to Amnesty International's annual report released Wednesday.
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The Center for Economic and Policy Research have released a report estimating the economic impact of increased U.S. military spending comparable to the spending on the Iraq war. The report, presenting the results of a simulation from the economic forecasting company Global Insight, shows the increased level of military spending leads to fewer jobs and slower economic growth.
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The war and
occupation in Iraq is leading to steadily-increasing chaos, suffering
and bloodshed, argues a report by Global Policy Forum. It endangers international peace and security. It
massively drains scarce resources. And it is in continuing violation of
international law.
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