The Berlin-Baghdad Express, By Sean McMeekin Today, Western powers worry about the “China model” with which the Beijing government is winning over large swathes of Africa, building dams and bridges, disbursing development aid with no (human rights) strings attached in exchange for political influence and access to crucial mineral resources for the Chinese economy. Related [...]
As Generals Change, Afghan Debate Narrows to 2 Powerful Voices The departure of Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal is likely to make the Obama administration’s internal debates over Afghanistan even more pointed. Read more on New York Times New Japan PM to make global debut at Canada summits Japan’s new centre-left Prime Minister Naoto Kan was [...]
Communist Politics in North Korea
The prices of gold and oil in the international trade pulled back to their normal price range after both the Hezbollah guerrillas and the Israel troops agreed to the suspension of hostilities in Middle East last Monday. The oil price per barrel on ICE Brent declined to as low as $1.81 to $73.82. Meanwhile, the [...]
The “Why Are You Creative?” TV Series featuring over 500 creative icons and luminaries premiered on May 15, 2002, on ARTE, the European Cultural Channel. It is an exploration into the many facets of creativity: intellectual, spiritual, philosophical, political and scientific. From the field of international politics the project features many politicians, ranging from Mikhail [...]
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Product DescriptionThrough an interdisciplinary approach, Professor Levi, a political scientist develops a theoretical framework for an analysis of international politics. Ranging over a great array of materials, the author examines factors inherent in the special characteristics of states and governments, their perceptions of and modes of communication with each other, and their relationships with their [...]
New Delhi is locally known as Dilli, and is the Capital Territory of India. Delhi is India’s main point of arrival for overseas visitors. Delhi is gate way for destinations in the states of rajasthan, the Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh as well as central north India. Delhi is said to be one of the [...]
Well-found consultants can stay in a company forever; moving from one divisional trouble spot to another . . . –Robert Heller I often consider outsourcing’s practical limits while visiting my neighborhood gas station. That station gives you the choice of outsourcing gasoline refueling . . . or not, as you prefer. There are four [...]
The 10 biggest World Cup upsets You could argue that the real spirit of the World Cup is distilled in those fleeting, beautiful moments when the artists and millionaires are humbled by the amateurs and the underdogs. Read more on CNN
Music’s power moves bassist Artem Chirkov, a young Russian musician, inspired judges during the final round of the International Double Bass Solo Competition. He left the Winspear Hall stage Sunday evening with the contest’s gold medal and more. He earned a $10,000 prize, the promise of a recording and Carnegie Hall debut, and the prestige [...]
Chalong Police arrest murder suspect PHUKET: Police have arrested a man wanted for shooting dead an 18-year-old student on Wiset Road in Rawai last week.Chalong Police led by Superintendent Wichit Intorrasorn held a press conference yest… Read more on Thailandnews.net
Change and Adaptation in Soviet and East European Politics
The members of the South American trade bloc Mercosur ended their recent assembly with the promise to cooperate more closely in improving their international trade relations, creating more employment opportunities, and resolving poverty. Among the 10 leaders present during the event, five represented the members of Mercosur while the others like Cuban Leader Fidel Castro [...]