From: "Janet M Eaton" <•••@••.•••> Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 10:28:40 +0000 Subject: Militarism - Globalization Website -Excellent Resources Dear All: I have downloaded the content of the following website Website of the International Network on Disarmament and Globalization, BC, Canada http://www.indg.org for e-mail distribution to provide greater access to an excellent resource on the link between globalization, corporations and militarism. I am on their mailing list moderated by Steven Staples and occassionally cross posts things to mai-not and other listservs from amongst their many valuable postings I receive. As an activist and educator, I believe that this kind of information documenting the insideous link between globalization, corporations and militarism should be widely shared and read by all who care about a democratic world and resisting economic globalization adrift as it is from political and humanizing influence. . This is a very concise website with five short pages making clear the relationship between globalization, corporations, and militarism through brief but insightful defintions + links to over 30 articles, facts sheets, reports etc. 1] The International Network on Disarmament and Globalization 2] Globalization 3] Corporations 4] Militarism 5] What you can do + Links to numerous selected postings from 1999 [SEE FULL TEXT BELOW] All the best, Janet M. Eaton ================================== Website of the International Network on Disarmament and Globalization, BC, Canada http://www.indg.org ==================================== 1] About Us In May 1999, thousands of people from around the world came together in the Hague to create a plan to ensure that the next century is more peaceful than the last. The International Network on Disarmament and Globalization was formed to address how globalization undermines peace. You are invited to join this growing network of concerned individuals which shares information and promotes greater awareness of the relationship between globalization and militarism and which opposes international trade and financial institutions (like the World Trade Organization and the IMF) which do not promote peace and disarmament. ----------------------- 2] Globalization Globalization is creating a new global economy that favours the interests of business and the free market over governments and social programs. Too often, human rights are ignored, the environment is degraded, and social inequality is increased in the pursuit of greater profits. Governments must retain their ability to control the economy and ensure that resources are used for the common good. Social programs such as public education, health care, and environmental protection are vital in promoting peace and social justice. ------------------------- 3] Corporations Globalization has created huge transnational corporations able to move resources, manufacturing, and profits anywhere in the world. Expanding and merging, these corporations are nearly countries in themselves, economically dwarfing most nations of the world. The enormous size and power of corporations pose a direct challenge to democracy and peace. Democracy promotes stability and engenders policies that promote peace and development. The will of the people must take precedence over the demands of business. --------------------------- 4] Militarism The new global economy requires overwhelming military force to wield its power and protect its wealth. Billions and billions of dollars are spent by industrially advanced countries on militaries armed with deadly weapons D from powerful nuclear bombs to precise cruise missiles. But there is a better way. Corporations can be controlled, and the resources squandered on militaries can be used to eradicate illiteracy, disease, and hunger. Just societies can be created if governments follow the will of the people and ensure that their economies provide benefits to everyone. -------------------------------- 5] What You Can Do * Join the e-mail list and receive bulletins and articles * Receive articles, fact sheets and reports * Attend workshops and other special events * Join the network The International Network on Disarmament & Globalization 405 - 825 Granville Street Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 1K9 Canada T (604) 687-3223 F (604) 687-3277 •••@••.••• The [mil-corp] e-mail discussion list. The list is moderated by Steven Staples, and members receive 6-8 messages per week. To join, send a message to •••@••.•••: [or see signature file at bottom of this e-mail ] 5] Continued Also contains following list of publications which are accessible by clicking on the link provided 1999 selected postings: Lockheed Martin and British Atomic Weapons Establishment Boeing-BAE Systems alliance could create $70 billion global weapons corporation More on record-breaking US aerospace and defence sales Report on forum, The WTO and the Global War System Corporate Soldiers The U.S. Government Privatizes the Use of Force Lockheed Martin successfully tests Trident II D5 nuclear missile The U.S. Nuclear Arsenal Costly Legacy of the Cold War McDonnell Douglas indicted for machine tools sold to China More on global surveillance Corporate players in Ballistic Missile Defence Dual use exports have spread weapons technology APEC, East Timor and the New Asian Reality Corruption in South Africa's arms dealings CIA turning attention to trade wars More on UN and links with Corporations Oscar Arias' Speech to State of the World Forum UN calls for Global Compact with weapons corporations Privatizing the military - Janes Canada's Industrial Policy under WTO's Gun US used military satellites for corporate espionage NAFTA for Military Proposed Pentagon sees US-European defence mergers as inevitable China and World Trade Organization UN and International Chamber of Commerce forge Global Compact Talisman energizes Sudan 'genocide say protestors Count Corporate America among NATO's Staunchest Allies [Return to top of this page] Articles, fact sheets and reports on militarism and globalization: Fact sheets: Aerospace and Defence: Prestige, Profit, and Power Canada's Aerospace & Defence Industry The Aerospace Industries Association of Canada Aerospace and Defence: The Future is Civil The WTO and War: Making the Connection From Peacewire. Fact sheets are pdf files and require Acrobat Reader. Articles: A Corporation's War in Sudan by Steven Staples. March 1999 from Peacewire. Reports: Protecting War: Militarism and the Multilateral Agreement on Investment (MAI) by Steven Staples. September 1998 from Peacewire. [Return to top of this page] ____________________________________________________________________ International Network on Disarmament and Globalization 405-825 Granville Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 1K9 CANADA tel: (604) 687-3223 fax: (604) 687-3277 •••@••.••• www.indg.org To subscribe to the e-mail list, send an e-mail to mailto:•••@••.••• SUBSCRIBE mil-corp "FirstName LastName" <•••@••.•••> as the first and only line in the message body. -------------------------------END---------------------------------
