A speech given by former President Bill Clinton at Georgetown University on Nov. 7, 2001. Salon.com.

Transcript of the former US vice-president's speech on Iraq and the war on terrorism.

The liberals who backed the Afghan bombing are now lined up with rampant US militarism. By George Monbiot, The Guardian, UK.

The US has an ideological enemy harder to defeat than militant Islam: anti-Americanism. A comment by Salman Rushdie.

Jonathan Freedland points out the difference between honoring the ideals of America's founding fathers and acceptance of the US-government's policy. The Guardian, UK.

An essay on the relations between US foreign policy and domestic policy. CounterPunch, US.

An upsurge in terrorist attacks around the world fuels criticism of the Bush administration's plans against Iraq. The Guardian, UK.

In-depth-analysis, commentary and reports.

Offers statements and interviews, a handbook for chemical, biological and radiological incidents, and links.

Shows actions and measures from the Clinton administration to help police and stem terrorism.

Discusses the history of US war declarations and military interventions launched without an act of Congress, and the advantages of engaging Congress and nation in the discussion to clarify U.S. goals and interests in the present situation. Washingtonpost, US.

The US-Department of Defense offers news, background information, a database for military systems and equipment used, multimedia, photo gallery and links to other government and military departments.

The State Department offers detailed information on the global response to the campaign, documents and links.

Discusses terrorism, strategy and weaponry, and informs on actions taken by the US government. With documents, resources and external links.

Provides information about groups and coalitions that oppose current US foreign politics, official statements, dates of events, a film guide and analysis.

Offers profiles of administration officials, and commentary on the foreign policy of the Bush administration.

Public opinion summaries and archived analyses [most articles require subscription].

An extract from "The Last Empire".

Coverage of American politics in general and foreign politics in special, including links to Special Reports on the conflict with Iraq and the war in Afghanistan.

Robert Fisk critizises new security measures, the relation between US foreign policy and inner politics and the use of simplicistic propaganda. The Independent, UK.

Former President Bill Clinton says the threat of terrorism can only be countered by reparing the widening rift between the haves and the have-nots of the planet.

Analysis of the speeches of President Bush. Washington Post, US.

A discussion with the two authors.

Asks why people in other nations hate the US and asks questions on US activities that may shed light on the reasons.

President Bush describes the US military transformation required to meet the challenge of terrorism, as shown by the war in Afghanistan.

Former CIA analyst Kenneth Pollack says the Bush administration doesn't have a clue about what to do in Iran and doesn't have much time to get it right.

A high-ranking military officer reveals how Defense Department extremists suppressed information and twisted the truth to drive the US to war.

Essay on how the neocons were dead wrong about Iraq, but they are still pushing for a preemptive attack on Iran.

Republican lawmakers criticized the White House for refusing to spend as much money on the military and domestic defense as Congress wants.

An interview with Tariq Ali by Fábio Fernandes of the Brazilian Magazin Mão Única.

Operation Enduring Freedom is ostensibly being fought to uphold the American Way of Life, but it'll probably end up undermining it completely, writes Arundhati Roy.

Background report discussing the principles of the foreign policy of the present US government by Nicholas Lemann. The New Yorker, US.

Weblog offering commentary on US policy, commented international news and links.

Analyses the ongoing debate between the defense establishment and the state department in Washington, and profiles some of the "hawks". The Guardian, UK.

Commentary on the political balance in the US administration after the resignation of Karen Hughes.

Background facts, major speeches, press briefings and news from the Office of Homeland Security, Home Front and Front Abroad. Ongoing diplomatic, military, financial, investigative, homeland security and humanitarian actions, plus links to the applicable Federal Agencies and Resources. USA official government site.

A weblog of articles, news reports, and commentaries chronicling and reflecting on the inclinations of influential officials, policy analysts, and political actors to widen the war, by the Project on Defense Alternatives.

Offers alternative views on US politics: commentary and external links.