One of the time-tested strategies for winning any battle - military, political, or athletic - is the doctrine of diversion. The quarterback fakes a pass to the right, and then throws to the left. The classic expression of this doctrine in … [Read more...] about Portugal
Our Disappearing Allies
Ten years ago, the United States had steadfast allies all over the world. In Europe, our solid lineup of friends extended from Norway to Greece and Turkey. It was especially strong in the center with Britain and West Germany, and secure in the South … [Read more...] about Our Disappearing Allies
Our Allies Got The Message — But Did We? — April 1975
UN Conference on the Sea
The sorry record of international conferences over the last 40 years shows that America's property interests, political influence, and military prestige usually come off second best. All the way from Teheran, Yalta and Potsdam, to the SALT Agreements … [Read more...] about UN Conference on the Sea
RECOGNITION OF RED CHINA
Recent news stories have speculated on the possibility that former President Richard Nixon might be named our first Ambassador to Red China. Although that is highly unlikely, pressure appears to be building up to extend full diplomatic recognition to … [Read more...] about RECOGNITION OF RED CHINA
Panama, Vietnam, and the CIA — March 1975
NEW PANAMA TREATY
The old saying, Lord, I can take care of my enemies, but please protect me from my friends, is a good aphorism to apply to the matter of the Panama Canal. We are in danger of losing our ownership and control over this lifeline of our military and … [Read more...] about NEW PANAMA TREATY
NEED FOR INTELLIGENCE
In January Congress abolished the House Internal Security Committee which, over 45 years, had exposed dozens of top Soviet spies in the State, Treasury, and Commerce Departments, the Office of Strategic Services, and even in the White House itself. … [Read more...] about NEED FOR INTELLIGENCE
CHILE AND THE CIA
The present gloom and doom on the economic front is matched only by the news that our foreign policy is a shambles, from Vietnam and Cambodia, to the Middle East, to Greece, Turkey, and Portugal. There is, however, one bright spot in the world -- … [Read more...] about CHILE AND THE CIA
HONG KONG REFUGEES
The largest unpunished crime of World War II was the deliberate action of the British and American governments to force millions of anti-Communist Russians, Ukrainians and Cossacks to return against their will to the Soviet Union and sure death in … [Read more...] about HONG KONG REFUGEES
