Widespread Muslim Scepticism of U.S. as Democracy Advocate
This article discusses Middle Eastern attitudes toward democracy and the role that the United States and others play in helping or hindering democratization in the Muslim world.
South Korea: Stuck in the 20th Century?
South Korea is cutting-edge in so many ways, except its foreign policy.
Law of the Sea Treaty Ratification Faces Unsettled Waters
This article discusses the current politics surrounding the Law of the Sea Treaty, particularly the right-wing opposition.
Okinawa: Small Step Forward?
The U.S. military footprint on Okinawa is shrinking, but the impasse over bases remains.
North Korea’s Failed Fireworks
Why the big fuss over North Korea’s satellite launch?
Unexpected Nomination by Obama for World Bank Chief
As the search for the next leader of the World Bank continues, President Obama has pushed hard for Jim Yong Kim, a health development specialist, to lead the world’s largest multilateral development institution.
Asia Is Up in Arms
Asia is spending more on the military and selling more weapons to the world.
Bomb-Iran Week Turns Syrious
Despite indications that direct military involvement in Syria would be unwise, strong supporters of Israel like John McCain have called for the U.S military to bomb the country, in addition to Iran.
North Korea’s Pivot
North Korea is executing a pivot of its own.
North Korea on the Verge of a New Era?
The Obama administration has achance to use the death of Kim Jong Il to open a new chapter in its relationship with North Korea.
The Militarization of Paradise
Jeju Island: honeymoon spot, UNESCO world heritage site, naval base. What’s wrong with this picture?
Expanding Network of Drone Bases To Hit Somalia, Yemen
WASHINGTON, Sep 21, 2011 (IPS) – As Somalia undergoes its worst famine in six decades and Yemen slides into civil war, the administration of President Barack Obama is expanding its network of bases to carry out drone strikes against suspected terrorists in both countries, according to reports published in two major U.S. newspapers Thursday.
China Eclipsing U.S. in Global Reach, Poll Finds
A growing number of people around the world believe that China will eventually surpass the United States as the world’s premier superpower, if it hasn’t already, according to the latest survey of 22 countries released here Thursday by the Pew Global Attitudes Project.
U.S. Escalates War Against Al-Qaeda
Increasingly worried that Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) is taking advantage of the growing political chaos in Yemen, the administration of President Barack Obama has tasked the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to use drone missiles to strike at suspected AQAP militants.
NGOs Call for IMF Head to Be Chosen by Double Majority
“European countries are vastly over-represented on the Board, and the IMF’s archaic voting system discriminates against large developing economies,” said Oxfam spokesperson Sarah Wynn-Williams.