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January 13, 2014Realizing that his era is coming to an end, King Abdullah has rearranged the deck of cards to ensure that [...]3 Female Human Rights Activists You Should Know – and Follow on Twitter!
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December 5, 2013With the passing of South African anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela, what impact does this have on the global community? On [...]
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Music
Assaf is Now My Idol: Sorry, Kanye West
June 28, 2013Who would think that a wedding singer, Mohammed Assaf, hailing from a refugee camp in Gaza would suddenly be catapulted [...]
Africa
What You Need To Know About Nelson Mandela
December 5, 2013With the passing of South African anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela, what impact does this have on the global community? On [...]Is The Media Hyping Kenya’s Terrorist Attack?
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June 17, 2013Until recently, the Sudanese government was preoccupied with conflict in Darfur. Now its attention is focused on an uprising in [...]
China
China at a Crossroads in Gilgit-Baltistan
September 25, 2014Conflicts between Chinese firms and locals of Gilgit-Baltistan are not new. With large outcry in Pakistan against recent [...]Is Separatism Terrorism?
May 8, 2014What is the difference between separatism and terrorism and why is it important for governments to understand this? A tide [...]Where is the World’s Next Investment Hotspot?
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Latin America
Is Obama Acting Pragmatically in the Alan Gross Case?
January 19, 2013The worst managed issue between Cuba and the United States during Obama and Raul Castro’s first terms has been the [...]
Russia
Learning from the Russian Experience in Syria: A Cautious and Pragmatic Approach for the U.S.
July 10, 2018Despite their alliance, Russia has never had much influence over Syria’s policies. All eyes are on Russia as President [...]Will Sanctions on Russia cause Backlash to the Global Economy?
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South Asia
Military Tribunal Courts in Gilgit Baltistan: A Suicide Attack on Local Autonomy
January 22, 2015Gilgit Baltistan is pressing for autonomy as part of a larger push towards democracy. The Gilgit Baltistan region of Pakistan, [...]Gilgit-Baltistan: Local Pushback against Military Encroachment
October 27, 2014The people of Gilgit-Baltistan, like many others living along the Line of Control, worry of war spreading north of Kashmir. [...]A Day in the Life of Balochistan’s Struggle for Independence
October 15, 2014Baloch activists who aspire for freedom, dignity and an independent Balochistan continue to face persecution and violence. In [...]
Syria
Ask Assad if ISIS will be Destroyed
January 16, 2015Anyone who thinks ISIS, now an important global brand of terror, is about to be destroyed, think again. Consider the [...]What Deterrent Does Syria Possess?
October 15, 2013If Assad is telling the truth, it can only mean that he is claiming that he is in possession of [...]Arab Silence on Syria’s Chemical Weapons
April 26, 2013When Syria uses chemical weapons, why should the West intervene when Arab leaders are perfectly capable of imposing their own [...]
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United States
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August 14, 2018Americans have every modern technological creation and millions of opportunities for a better life. But why are Americans so [...]The Secret of Walt Disney’s International Appeal
May 8, 2014Walt Disney, a celebrated figure within the American animation industry and perhaps globally, has helped the United States become [...]Crimean Tatars Fear Russia Following ‘Kosovo Precedent’
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