Spinning the war
Article Abstract:
UK prime minister Tony Blair's role in boosting the US-led coalition against terrorism is reminiscent of the ghost of Hamlet's father in 'Hamlet'. Blair may be able to defend the need for war, but he is taking a risk with his own reputation and that of the UK, since it is George Bush's war, not Blair's.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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Slipstream diplomacy
Article Abstract:
The Sep 2001 terrorist attacks on the US and subsequent war in Afghanistan have not had the impact on the UK's foreign policy and world image that UK premier Tony Blair claims. The biggest impact on the UK may prove to be heightened fears over a weakening of democracy and civil liberties.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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See some evil
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The UK government has found that the moral aspects of fighting terrorism in the wake of the attacks on the US are not always clear. Many people have criticised the government for taking a tough stance on international terrorism while adopting a softer approach to the IRA.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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