Why International Law Matters Why International Law Matters
Pre-emptive war flagrantly contradicts the UN's legal framework.
Feb 20, 2003 / Feature / Richard Falk
Subverting the UN Subverting the UN
As a healthy response to the Bush Administration's war policies, the number of people taking to the streets in protest is increasing with each step toward war.
Oct 17, 2002 / Editorial / Richard Falk and David Krieger
A Dangerous Game A Dangerous Game
One year later, September 11 has certainly lived up to the early claim of being a transformative moment, at least for Americans.
Sep 19, 2002 / Editorial / Richard Falk
The Rush to War The Rush to War
The American Constitution at the very beginning of the Republic sought above all to guard the country against reckless, ill-considered recourse to war. It required a declaratio...
Aug 1, 2002 / Editorial / Richard Falk
The New Bush Doctrine The New Bush Doctrine
Fighting terrorism requires new thinking but not a US imperial role.
Jun 27, 2002 / Feature / Richard Falk
The Morass in the Middle East The Morass in the Middle East
The Morass in the Middle East Shreveport, La. Thanks to Richard Falk and The Nation for daring to defy the party line in the American media when it comes to Middl...
Jun 13, 2002 / Letters / Richard Falk and Our Readers
Ending the Death Dance Ending the Death Dance
Israel and Palestine will not find peace until both have security and sovereignty.
Apr 11, 2002 / Feature / Richard Falk
In Defense of ‘Just War’ Thinking In Defense of ‘Just War’ Thinking
The only acceptable purpose of war is to restore peace on a more durable basis.
Dec 7, 2001 / Feature / Richard Falk
Is This Really a ‘Just War’? Is This Really a ‘Just War’?
Nov 8, 2001 / Letters / Richard Falk and Our Readers