The Henry Who Society?
By Luke McCallin
Two groups in Britain urge foreign policies that reflect key aspects of the American neoconservative agenda. One group has even adopted the name of one of the neocon godfathers, Democratic Sen. Henry “Scoop” Jackson. The question is, why? Read full article.
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Right Web Profile: The Henry Jackson Society
Founded in 2005 by an eclectic group of elites based in Cambridge, England, with strong ties to American neoconservatives, the Henry Jackson Society advocates what it calls a “forward strategy” in promoting democracy and fighting terrorism.
Right Web Profile: Irwin Stelzer
Called by some “Rupert Murdoch's representative on Earth,” Stelzer is an economist at the Washington-based Hudson Institute and a founding signatory of the Henry Jackson Society who has the ear of British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
The Baker Solution?
By Jim Lobe
Although stridently opposed by neoconservatives, James Baker, Bush family consigliere and former secretary of state, is viewed by many politicos on both sides of the aisle as a potential savior for a sinking foreign policy ship. Read full story.
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Right Web Profile: UN Watch
The Geneva-based non-governmental organization aims to make sure that UN principles are justly applied but is largely preoccupied with Israel.
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