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Page 4 ^Thursday, November 17, 2005 m: '■MEWS -fvip ppridulS^ Power drives discussion on American foreign policy Kristopher Moody Reporter . Samantha Power examined the United States’ response to genocide in the 20th century, the realizations learned from experience and the col lateral damage of the war in Iraq. She began her speech to a mostly sold out crowd in McCrary Theater, by opening up the “toolbox” that government officials have at their disposal to deal with genocide. “It’s not an on-off switch in terms of just sending in the military,” Power said. “There are other options.” Power examined the creativity that policy makers have when faced with genocide. The soft tools in their box include denouncing the respon sible government, freezing the assets of the perpetrator, enforcing embar goes and expelling ambassadors. On the more robust end, officials could rally a multi-National force, impose air strikes or no-fly zones or invade the country. In the past, Power said, American policy makers kept the toolbox I think that any country with the resources like America has an obligation to help. The problem is choosing which battles ... it often tends to be the bat tles that result in political gain. —Conor Britain, freshman closed. For example, during the Clinton administration, she said that crimes against humanity were buried under more centralized and pressing issues. “The feeling of government offi cials is, ‘let’s not waste the presi dent’s time on this,”’ Power said. “The issue doesn’t rise to attention among U.S. policy makers.” The administration already is involved with so much that interna tional conflicts are often forgotten. “I think that any country with the resources like America has an obli gation to help,” Freshman Conor Britain said. “The problem is choos ing which battles to fight. Unfortunately, it often tends to be the battles that result in political g^n.” However, responsibility is a diffi- cult matter in practice, Poer said. She said that while there has been support for the phrase “responsibility to protect,” finding somebody to execute those responsi bilities proves more difficult. Power identified examples of learning and change over the years of struggle with genocide policies. Governments now realize that these events don’t disappear, and can spill over into neighboring states. One of the most beneficial signs of change is the surge of activism by global cit izens. This lesson is one that can be added to tlie toolbox. Power said. Power ended her speech by dis cussing the collateral damage of the war in Iraq. She said that the poor planning of the conflict combined with the catastrophic occurrences have changed how others view us. Their confidence in our competence ELON Brittany Smith/ PhotograP ^ Power wrote "A Problem From Hell: America and the Age ofCenocide- has decreased. Power said that in oixler for us to regain our good graces and super power standing we must play by international rules. Since legitimacy and competence are linked, she srsue^tha^diisw^ouldincrease our projected competence. Power’s speech was sponso the Liberal Arts Forum General Studies program- Contact Kristopher ^ dulitm@elon.edu or 27S- The Elon Career Center AMEilPRISl RMNCIAL SEMCES Find out how you can become a FINANCIAL ADVISOR Wednesday, November 30th at 4pm Duke 101 Seniors f roni oil mojors invited-b ring your resume! Neose k5 IIdebb@elon.edu, sijbject: Ameriprise CAREER SPOTLIGHT SPRII Bahamas Party Cruise $2^ N3 ■ K! fROrty iW organ's Seitiar SAmijtar iRUqvAVe Session ^cruit-ers Expert Caring Connected Cancun H I Acapulco R62^ Jamaica, Nassau, Panama City, Daytona From Recognized 3 Times For Ethics! Campus Reps Need^ SpringBrQakTyavel.cOfP 1-800-678-6386
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