The Defense Department today announced the establishment of the "Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation" at Ft. Benning, GA. The name reflects the new focus of the controversial Army School of the Americas, which was directed by Congress in the fiscal year 2001 Defense Authorization Act. "The new institute will provide professional education and training to eligible personnel of the nations of the Western Hemisphere," DOD said in an announcement that does not mention the School of the Americas. "It...
