The International Whaling Commission (IWC) met June 17-20, 2006 to determine the future status of whaling. Japan and Norway, through a judicious use of bribery and stuffing the commission with smaller countries who would vote their way, won a simple majority in favor of bringing back the commercial fishing of whales. While the IWC requires … Continue reading How Japan’s Quest to Bring Back Commercial Whaling Threatens More Than Whales