June 18, 2012 Archives

Yang Jianli: Pay Attention to the Warning Signs of Revolutionary Change

It is almost impossible to predict revolutions before they happen.

Carl Bildt: Euro is not to Blame for EU Economic Crisis

Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Carl Bildt discusses the impact of the U.S. pivot to Asia and why he believes the cause of the eurozone crisis lies beyond the currency.

A North Korean Spring?

Victor Cha, former National Security Council director of Asian affairs, says that tension between the hard-line, young regime in North Korea and a newly market-minded population in the state, could lead to an Arab Spring-like event.

10 Questions for Boris Johnson

London Mayor Boris Johnson talks about the Olympics, the euro-zone crisis and the inventor of the toilet.

Egypt's Parliament Dissolved: Three Things to Know

Following the Egyptian Supreme Constitutional Court's decision to dissolve parliament just before the second round of Egypt's presidential elections June 16 and 17, Steven A. Cook highlights three developments to watch:

Foreign Aid in Africa

Former-President Bill Clinton speaking at the Brookings Institution on the African Growth and Opportunity Act: No country can work its way out of poverty with aid alone.

Greece's Political System

Daniel Speckhard on the Greek election and the future of the Euro: The political system has to break in order to have something new come out of Greece.

The Ethics of Cyber Warfare

An influential Russian recently called for an international ban on cyber weapons, saying that they could have unforeseen consequences, but many American analysts disagree. Are these weapons dangerous or are they a cheaper and more ethical alternative to traditional warfare?

Israeli Security in a Changing Regional Environment

While Israel enjoys the internal stability of its broadest governing coalition in decades, it operates today in a region characterized by breathtaking uncertainty and, therefore, risk.

Deadly Bus Blast in Pakistan

At least three people die in a bomb blast near a bus carrying students in the city of Quetta.

Greek Election Boosts Worldwide Markets

Pro-Bailout Parties gained enough votes in Greece's Sunday election to form a governing coalition.

Obama Arrives in Mexico for G20

U.S. President Barack Obama arrives in Mexico ahead of the G20 summit Monday.

Mali Refugees Seek Security from Fighters in Niger

Thousands of refugees have been fleeing the fighting in northern Mali between the army, Tuareg rebels and Islamist groups. Forced to enter Niger to find safety, they have set up impromptu camps near the border. With more than 40, 000 refugees in the western part of the country, the UN is now setting up camps to tackle the situation.

Rare White Rhino Born in Israeli Zoo

A rare white rhinoceros was born in a zoo in Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv, a zoo official told AFP on Saturday. "This baby rhino, a male, was born early on Friday afternoon without any problems," said Netta Guetta, who heads the African animals department, adding that the newcomer has yet to be named.

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