-Caveat Lector- -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Today's Global Intelligence update Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 19:25:34 -0600 (CST) From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___________________________________________________________________ S T R A T F O R . c o m THE INTERNET SOURCE FOR GLOBAL INTELLIGENCE http://www.stratfor.com ___________________________________________________________________ 27 February 2001 THE GLOBAL INTELLIGENCE UPDATE -> FREE TODAY IN THIS NEWSLETTER AND ON OUR WEBSITE: * Race to Space http://www.stratfor.com/home/giu/archive/022701 -> ON OUR WEBSITE TODAY FOR MEMBERS ONLY: * Joblessness, Violence Fuel Israel's Economic Slump http://www.stratfor.com/MEAF/commentary/0102271830 * Japan's Energy Plan for West Africa http://www.stratfor.com/asia/commentary/0102262200 * The Costs of the War on Opium http://www.stratfor.com/MEAF/commentary/0102262250 ___________________________________________________________________ Summary U.N. efforts to negotiate a new international treaty banning weapons in space failed again this month when the United States, reiterating a long-standing position, said the treaty was unnecessary. But the Bush administration's space initiatives will prompt other to accelerate their own programs. Notably, Russia is alarmed at U.S. efforts and China is already reported to be developing space warfare capabilities. Analysis Despite efforts from Russia and China, U.N. members declined in mid-February to start negotiations to create new guidelines to ban the placement of offensive weapons in space and limit development of technologies that could destroy satellites and space systems from earth. In meetings in Geneva lasting from late January to Feb. 18, the United States balked at addressing an agenda item on the issue at the U.N. Conference on Disarmament. According to participants, the United States contended, once again, that there is no space race and such a treaty is unnecessary. But Russia and China both warn of U.S. efforts setting off a conflict in space and urge that negotiations on a new treaty begin immediately. Although the United States describes its activities in space as defensive in nature, a closer look reveals their offensive properties. Moreover, because every military move leads to a counter move by competitors, a space race may now be inevitable. *********** TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE CLICK HERE *********** http://www.stratfor.com/home/giu/archive/022701.asp#U ___________________________________________________________________ <<<<<<<<<<<<<< SUBSCRIBE TO BECOME A MEMBER TODAY!>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Stratfor.com introduces new, expanded analysis for readers seeking more insight on the entire range of global affairs. 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