September 2003
North Korea: The US-South Korea Pact Hinders Crisis Resolution
North Korea has criticized the US-South Korea defense treaty as a barrier to resolving its nuclear crisis. The treaty, which has been in place for…
Japan's Plan to Provide One Billion Dollar Aid to African Nations - 2003-09-27
Japan plans to provide one billion dollars in aid to African nations over five years, focusing on food, healthcare, education, and AIDS prevention. This announcement…
Afghanistan Still Faces Threat from Overthrown Taliban Regime - 2003-09-24
Hamid Karzai, the head of Afghanistan's transitional government, warns that the country still faces threats from the Taliban and terrorism, despite international support for reconstruction.…
Disruption of International Food Shipments to North Korea - 2003-09-16
North Korea blames the U.S. and Japan for hindering international food shipments due to political pressures, leading to delays or cuts in aid. The U.S.…
Donors Urge the U.S. to Reduce Control Over Iraq's Reconstruction Process
Potential donors are calling on the U.S. to lessen its control over Iraq's reconstruction to attract more international support. Key players, including the EU and…