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World News Review
A Brighter Future for Bahrain
02-Feb-12
Bahrain saw its revolution brutally crushed last year. Now the country's citizenry must begin the push for incremental governmental reforms.
Something's Fishy in Tripoli
01-Feb-12
Where Western energy companies and Middle Eastern dictators meet, what factors determine the movement of tanks and tankers?
Can Pakistan Sustain Its Democracy?
29-Jan-12
The current standoff between the Pakistani government and the Supreme Court is yet another sign of the instability of Pakistan's democracy.
U.S. Calls for International Observers at Burma By-Elections
26-Jan-12
Following reforms and the release of several hundred political prisoners in Myanmar, U.S. relations with the country continue to move forward.
Investment in African Renewable Energy Ramps Up
24-Jan-12
International efforts are being made to address Africa's energy deficiencies by developing renewable energy sources on a grand scale.
How Art Is Healing Post-Revolution Egypt
23-Jan-12
Since the toppling of the Mubarak regime, Egyptians are using various art forms to promote expression, educate and bridge cultural divides.
Heroin Trade and Illegal Immigration in Southeastern Europe
17-Jan-12
The organized crime industry has established a well-beaten path through Southeastern Europe for the purposes of multilevel illicit activities.
Iranian Nuclear Issue within the State System
08-Jan-12
The controversy of Iran's nuclear energy is the latest episode in a state system where nuclear conflicts are rife with high-stakes belligerence.
Lifting the Gaza Blockade: A U.S. Imperative
18-Dec-11
The United States has an imperative to pressure Israel to lift the blockade of the Gaza Strip on three accounts: legality, morality and strategic interest.
Will a United Government Lead Yemen to Peace?
15-Dec-11
With a new coalition government and President Ali Abdullah Saleh nowhere to be seen, can Yemen begin to move toward peace?
Eastern Mediterranean Energy Games
07-Dec-11
Developments in natural-gas exploration in the Eastern Mediterranean should prove to have significant bearing on energy security and geopolitics in the region.
Gas and Geopolitics: Prospects for Russia
20-Nov-11
Utilizing its abundant supply of natural gas and geographically strategic position, Russia is looking to expand its influence in Europe and Asia through new pipeline projects.
European Debt Crisis Going Global
27-Oct-11
A deal made in Brussels today begins to address the issue of Greek debt, but the crisis in the Eurozone still threatens the world's financial markets.
Pakistan to Produce Natural Gas by Burning Underground Coal
19-Jan-12
To compensate for its perpetual electricity shortfalls, Pakistan is considering investing in underground coal gasification.
Indonesian Coffee: Cream of the Crop
15-Jan-12
Amid Southeast Asia's boom, Indonesia's coffee industry has surged in recent years, showing long-term potential in a troubled market.
Changing Geometrics of Asia-Pacific
10-Jan-12
The Asia-Pacific region has become a global focal point, with the United States and Southeast Asian countries working to form alliances and contain China.
What to Expect of Guatemala's Otto Pérez Molina
12-Jan-12
Guatemala's shift in leadership from Colom to Pérez Molina speaks to security issues but raises concerns about indigenous and human rights.
Gender, Race and the Burqa Ban
27-Dec-11
A Canadian minister's recent ban against the burqa and niqab, when closely scrutinized, stifles the kinds of freedoms it claims to be defending.
Mexico: Rising Natural Gas Supplier?
11-Dec-11
Untapped natural gas reserves could eventually provide Mexico with energy independence, but the question of fracking hangs in the air.
The Unsolved Mystery of Agnès Dury
03-Jan-12
Four years after a young French aid worker was assassinated in a small Burundian town, family members and coworkers are still pressing for a proper investigation.
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