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        Wednesday, September 27, 2006
        Tough talk
        The Washington Post reports that the "U.S. tells Sudan: cooperate or expect confrontation" It’s not clear what "confrontation" entails. Still, it’s the toughest talk that came out of Washington regarding Darfur. I don’t know what is going to follow this tough talk if the unflinching Sudan government says "No" again.

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        Time published an article by Peter Beinart in the Viewpoint page (October 2, 2006) arguing that "Diplomacy hasn't stopped the genocide. It's time to give war a chance." The idea is for NATO to impose a no-fly zone over Darfur (it only takes 12-18 fighter jets based in Chad). If this doesn't work, the article suggests, bomb Khartoum. Here is where I part company with Mr. Beinart. What's the point of exchanging an innocent life in Darfur for another innocent life in Khartoum?

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        I much prefer Richard Gowan's argument for a "NATO for Africa".

        A formal commitment and a tailor-made institution to tackle Africa’s problems would be a valuable step towards preventing future Rwandas and Darfurs.


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