International Issues (Government)
Will That Be Enough To Curb Terrorism? - Truth Finder
Today’s headlines in The Times of India, “US stalls military aid to Pakistan” caught my attention. I started reading the column. It says, US held back $800 million which was supposed to given for the military aid to Pakistan. The news further reveals that, the amount of $800... Submitted 215 days 13 hours ago.
Few People Are Aware Of The Most Extensive Worldwide Terrorist Group - Joel Hendon
When anyone mentions terrorists, al Qaeda is the first that comes to mind and which is readily understood due to the extensive media coverage they get. And much of their radical activity is open and newsworthy. And you hear a lot about “radical Islamists” which is not an organized... Submitted 217 days 23 hours ago.
The Israeli-Palestinian Disgrace -
- Rick MedinaIsraeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected US President Barack Obama's call for peace with the Palestinians based on borders drawn up in 1967. After tense talks at the White House, a defiant Mr Netanyahu said there Israel was prepared to compromise but there could be no peace "based on... Submitted 266 days 15 hours ago.
Obama’s recent comments concerning the “1967 borders” has made many focus on what Israel was before that war 44 years ago. Those “borders” cover areas from the Gaza strip to Jerusalem’s city lines and west bank limits. But probably the most significant area... Submitted 267 days ago.
A State of Perpetual War, Conflicts and Arrogance -
- Chris KanyaneIf we can sit down and assess and consider our beloved United States of America we cannot find thirty days within the last thirty years where it was not indulging in imperial military escape – military escape either discussed or practiced practical on the scene of conflict. War, conflicts... Submitted 282 days ago.
Caring and Sharing - The Lost Art of Compassion -
- Patricia JohnsonWhen she saw a stray dog on the street, she would bring it home until such time as we could locate the owner [s]. When friends needed assistance she was first in line to offer a helping hand. She made our home available to anyone and everyone that needed a temporary place to stay, a hot meal... Submitted 286 days 6 hours ago.
Where Is Wael Ghonim After Mubarak Ouster? -
- Skip ConoverThings sometimes get so bad that something must change and everyone knows it. This is what is happening in the Arab world today. The problem is that a common effort of getting rid of a Mubarak or Gadhafi does not result from the work of a single leader. As we see in Revolution 2.0, social media... Submitted 301 days 19 hours ago.
Will No Fly Become Mission Creep? - Walter Rhett
All wars are not sliding slopes for mission creep. Mission creep is really the deployment and use of the military as a political strategy—the mission creep occurs before the war, and is heavily implied and easily inferred, despite misleading promises. The US did so in Iran, continues in... Submitted 330 days 3 hours ago.
Why American-Led No-Fly Zone Over Libya is a Very Bad Idea - Mogama
The American State Department has been testing the waters of international opinion about a no-fly zone over Libyan territory. “A no-fly zone (or no-flight zone) is a territory over which aircraft are not permitted to fly. Such zones are usually set up in a military context, somewhat like... Submitted 342 days 16 hours ago.
Mexico's Political System -
- Rose-Marie ChaperonMexican politics can best be described as a consistent revolution stained by political corruption and charismatic politicians. Though Mexico is currently a Federal Democratic Republic with a congressional system there remains a tremendous amount of power within the Executive branch where as the... Submitted 353 days 7 hours ago.
- Shamsaddin MegalommatisIn four earlier articles published under the titles ‘’The Collapse of the Mubarak Regime and the Re-birth of Egypt’’, ‘’Egypt in Crisis, Self-governed Cairo, and the Emergence of Egypt’s Civil Society’’, ‘‘Egypt – Mass Media... Submitted 354 days ago.
Libya Unrest, Gaddafi Regime Slammed by World, UN Security Council Closed Session to Discuss Libya - Jennifer Stewart
I watched coverage of Libya's uprising last night on BBC. It was heartbreaking and absolutely horrifying. I cried my eyes out as a couple of Libyans, who hid their identity for fear of reprisal, told the world what was happening in Tripoli right then and there. A young man and a young woman... Submitted 354 days 10 hours ago.
Hunger, Inflation And Unrest Causing Protests and Riots In Third World Countries - Joel Hendon
According to Wikipedia, ‘Third World’ refers to the economically underdeveloped nations especially those of the Middle East, South Asia, Latin America, Africa and Oceania. These whose lives are precarious in normal times, become crucial in difficult times. These pitiable nations also... Submitted 358 days 4 hours ago.
Berlusconi Ruby Sex Trial With Three Female Judges; Berlusconi Denies Having Sex With Underage Ruby - Jennifer Stewart
Billionaire Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi’s sex trial has been fast-forwarded to April, when the man will face three female judges in a Milan court. The charges against him are abuse of power and paying for sex with underage prostitute Karima El Mahroug, known as Ruby to the whole world... Submitted 361 days ago.
Victorious Free Egypt: There is a Great Deal to Be Worried About - Dangerous Possibilities - Chris Kanyane
When we look at Egypt today on our TV screens we see it triumphant it its victory and celebration over the fall of Hosni Mubarak. But if you are an ordinary independent person like me there is a great deal to be worried about. Let us ponder to consider issues that are stalking the “Free... Submitted 364 days 3 hours ago.
Hosni Mubarak Reign of Disaffection, Dissatisfaction, Presidency Born of Violence Ends Peacefully - Gregory Lewis
CAIRO, EGYPT – On October 6, 1981 President Anwar al Sadat was assassinated by an Islamist-related Jihad cell, an assassin squad in a troop truck that was part of an annual victory parade. As the truck passed President Sadat’s stage, the assassins, led by Lieutenant Khalid Islambouli... Submitted 364 days 23 hours ago.
Hosni Mubarak Resigns; President Obama Sides with Egyptian Protestors - Mogama
Freedom reigns in Egypt! It took a little over two weeks, 18 days to be exact, for Egyptian demonstrators, hundreds of thousands of them, to force President Mubarak to resign. It is futile to resist the spirit of freedom once that innate force stands up and cries out against tyranny in any form.... Submitted 1 year ago.
In Egypt, Economics, Not Politics, May Force A Turning Point - Walter Rhett
Cairo, Egypt Egypt is an economics lesson being missed. The classic models of the interplay between income, exports, government spending, investment, interest rates and banking reserves fall woefully short in understanding or interpreting the economic clash for power taking place in Egypt. More... Submitted 1 year ago.
Egyptian Crisis, Egyptian Protestors, Mubarak’s Stupidity, Can This Still Be A Peaceful Revolution? - Jennifer Stewart
The world’s eyes are on Egypt, and probably 90% of those eyes are in favor of the protesters, the revolution against repression, dictatorship, deceit, the rape of a country and of its people’s rights. Last night I watched BBC and CNN coverage of Tahrir Square, where maybe hundreds of... Submitted 1 year ago.
The Hosni Mubarak That Most Americans May Not Know - Mogama
Perhaps the American public needs to know the real Mubarak, so that Americans can start putting some much needed pressure on their government against their unwavering funding of Mubarak’s government. The United States has fattened the 83-year-old Mubarak under the guise, premise or pretense... Submitted 1 year 2 days ago.
Egypt in Crisis, Self-governed Cairo, and the Emergence of Egypt’s Civil Society - Shamsaddin Megalommatis
In an earlier article published under the title ‘’The Collapse of the Mubarak Regime and the Re-birth of Egypt’’ (amongst others: http://SearchWarp.com/swa692056-The-Collapse-Of-The-Mubarak-Regime-And-The-Re-Birth-Of-Egypt.htm ), I expanded on the underlying reasons of the... Submitted 1 year 3 days ago.
Egypt's Natural Mystic, Revised and Extended - Walter Rhett
Click to hear Bob Marley sing about the mystery of the natural mystic. Aunt Liza; Pueblo, CO, 1893. Former slave of the Hamilton family; cook at Ft. Francisco. Ahh, data, statistical measures Submitted 1 year 4 days ago.
AL ARISH, EGYPT - We know that Egypt has erupted in turmoil over the past two weeks. Add one more eruption to the mess; an Egyptian-Israeli gas pipeline has exploded, blown up by unknown attackers (Al Jazeera, 2-5-11). Explosions and flames along the length of the pipeline are making the... Submitted 1 year 6 days ago.
Egypt, Tunisia, Yemen - Crisis and Revolts - What Does it Mean? - Mark Parsec
The recent uprisings in Tunisia, Egypt and Yemen should crystallize for every American the volatile situation that Islamic countries are facing. Significantly, when Islamic nations are distressed, the US ought to take notice. Why? Well, because in general the US has had a huge part to play in the... Submitted 1 year 7 days ago.
The Collapse of the Mubarak Regime and the Re-birth of Egypt - Shamsaddin Megalommatis
It had to be expected long ago, and it had to have happened years ago. To conclude the case of 30 years of Mubarak autocracy in one sentence, I should say simply the following: the Egyptians did not deserve this fate. Speaking with an Egyptian friend a few years ago, I opposed his idea that the... Submitted 1 year 8 days ago.
