Obama and the responsibility to bring the troops home from Iraq

The United States will finally leave the Arab country on December 31, 2011

Posted by , 20th March 2009


retiradairak.jpgThe success of Obama’s plan to finally bring the troops home from Iraq will depend upon his ability to negotiate the stabilization of the Arab country after the military exit with Iran and its ally Syria. It is a high-risk, but very courageous, decision.

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Guinea Bissau: Africa’s first narco-state

President Vieira and army chief Na Wai assassinated

Posted by , 20th March 2009


nino_tagme.jpgGuinea Bissau is turning into the African continent’s first narco-state, a country in which the violence stemming from the fight to control the cocaine that passes through the country could get even worse.

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The political crisis and the reinstatement of the higher judiciary in Pakistan

Zardari must be replaced and the parliamentary government restored

Posted by , 20th March 2009

nawazardari.jpgIn light of the multiple threats to Pakistan, it is time for national reconciliation and mutual toleration among the various political parties.

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Canada, the United States and the fight against climate change

Obama takes his first green steps with his neighbor Harper

Posted by , 20th March 2009

obama-harper.jpgDespite their environmental policy differences, Canada and the United States will fight climate change together.

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Have Israeli voters become fatalist?

Why Israel’s up-and-coming political leaders will emerge from the radical right

Posted by , 12th March 2009

israel-elecciones.jpgWith the two-state solution all but dead, a bi-national democracy considered national suicide, and a political left in disarray, Israelis are becoming attracted to fatalism and embracing extremist ideology normally unheard of in Western style democracies. Read on to discover why.

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The secret to Barack Obama’s success

Naturalness, humbleness and heart: three basic keys to reaching the public

Posted by , 12th March 2009

obamahablando.jpgIf you want to improve your oratory skills, the president of the United States is a great person to learn from. Read on to discover why.

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Corruption in Latin America: getting past the myths

The importance of increasing public and private transparency

Posted by , 12th March 2009

siemens.jpgThe greater a society’s inequalities, the more easily perverse incentives for corruption are created. This has became more ingrained in Latin America during the last few decades. How to put up a fight.

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Cuba: Raúl Castro tightens his grip

The president wants some economic reforms, but nothing to do with democracy

Posted by , 12th March 2009

perez_roque-carlos_lage.jpgRaúl Castro does not want discussions and debates, and even less, voices raised against him. He wants his government to be based on results. He needs absolutes.

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Turkey’s admittance into the EU: will it ever happen?

What could convince Brussels to accept Ankara as a member of the club?

Posted by , 12th March 2009

maclimanerdogan.jpgLearn why Turkey could finally enter the European Union in 2013. What role with the oil coming from the Caspian Sea and Russia play?

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