Tag Archives: human-rights
U.S. Response to Pakistani Drone Ruling
Life after Chavez
Within minutes of the announcement of the death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, media outlets worldwide covered this breaking story. Considered larger than life, Chavez ruled Venezuela with an iron fist for the past 14 years. In 1998, Chavez came …
Post Newton: Re-Examining Mental Health Issues
Somalia, a State Again
In January 2013, the United States formally recognized the first Somali national government since 1991 when the Siad Barre dictatorship was overthrown and the country fell into a period of statelessness (Hogg, 2008). After a three year battle with AMISOM, …
What Germany Thinks About Globalization
Germany has benefitted from globalization, it’s economic and labor polices allowed the country to thrive despite the Financial Crisis of 2007-2009. The country though faces stark demographic challenges, with an aging population and a shrinking workforce. Many fear that the …
Gangnam Style Takes the World by Storm
Four More Years: Globalization and Obama’s Second Term
After a resounding win in the 2012 presidential elections, President Obama faces many hard choices in his second term. In the short term, finding a solution to prevent the fiscal cliff will be the first priority of the administration. If …
Inequality, Income and Race: Affirmative Action in Developing Nations
Anti-Muslim Film: Behind the Violent Response
Egypt: Nation at a Crossroads
More than a year after the Arab Spring, the world watches Egypt with great anticipation as this historic leader tries to become a democratic state. Not since the so-called third wave of democratization in 1970s has the world seen such …