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http://www.dailystar.com.lb/opinion/25_03_03_d.htm Daily Star, Lebanon March 25 UN is being hampered by Annan’s weak leadership [...] A survey of Annan’s statements in recent years indicates that there is scarcely a minor skirmish or a major conflict anywhere in the world, in which he has not openly called for a cease-fire or deplored in the strongest terms the resort to violence. By failing to do the same in the case of Iraq, Annan seems, in effect, to be acquiescing to, if not openly endorsing, the US attack on Iraq specifically, and the dangerous new doctrine of preemptive war more generally. Whatever successes the dedicated staff of the UN Secretariat and agencies may be achieving around the world, it is in spite, rather than because of, the weak leadership at the top. ....... more [Ali Abunimah is a Chicago-based Palestinian-Jordanian analyst and media critic. He is the co-founder of the Electronic Intifada. He writes a regular commentary for The Daily Star ] _______________________________________________ Sent via the discussion list of the Campaign Against Sanctions on Iraq. To unsubscribe, visit http://lists.casi.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/casi-discuss To contact the list manager, email casi-discuss-admin@lists.casi.org.uk All postings are archived on CASI's website: http://www.casi.org.uk