Blood & honor
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Many a times U.S. military troops do not know the enemy they are fighting even though its is believed that most of the men rounded up are Saddam Hussein's henchmen which is not always true. It is generally felt that many alleged insurgents are fighting just to defend their honor or because they feel for their country being taken over by Americans and experts fear that indiscriminate rounding up of young men may well lead to a vicious cycle of violence.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2004
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Where is the bottom?
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President Suharto of Indonesia has ruled the nation for over 32 years by giving Indonesians the opportunity to have enough food and a stable living environment. However, with the Asian economic chaos, Indonesian people and even some government officials are calling for Suharto's resignation. The overall sense of Indonesians points at mismanagement and corruption within the government and the president's family.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 1998
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Washington turns tail
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Indonesia was not a large enough economy to absorb the huge surge in capital provided by Westerners during the '90s. It's economy has been badly affected by the negative market turn, corruption and poor regulation. The resulting riots and demonstrations as caused Wall Street and Washington to withhold further capital investments though some very low-cost assets are available.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 1998
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