Part 2 of an interview with Drug War Mexico co-author Peter Watt.
In Mexico, No Matter Which Party Holds the Reins, the People Lose
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Democracy & Governance
Deregulation and Free Trade a Win-Win for Mexican Narcotraffickers
The Mexican government’s heavily militarized fight against narcotraffickers has helped keep the country mired in violence and inequality.
President Obama Might Be Time’s Person of the Year, But Not the Middle-East’s
Egypt’s President Morsi made Time’s short list for the person of the year, but his inability to steer Egypt to safety after his election cost him the accolade.
Both the Muslim Brotherhood and Egyptian Opposition Act as If They’re Playing a Zero-Sum Game
President Morsi seems more interested in consolidating the power of the Muslim Brotherhood than in governing.
U.S. Guilt Over Rwanda Will Only Lead to More Guilt
Sympathy for a state’s past should not color current policy.
The Oracle of Belgrade
Now, Sonja Licht is worried about the future not just of the Balkans, but of the entire continent.
Reconnecting the Balkans
Vojko Volk, Slovenia’s ambassador to Croatia, speaks about the challenges that Slovenia currently faces, especially economic.
“Non-Member Observer Status” a Hollow Victory for Abbas
The vote exposed the Palestinian Authority’s failure to address the continuing statelessness of its people.
People, Machines, and Challenging the Election Results in Ghana
In Ghana, the opposition candidate, Nana Akufo-Addo is challenging the Electoral Commission’s declaration that John Mahama, the incumbent, has won the presidential election.
Foiled Coup Against Sudan’s President Bashir Exposes Growing Islamist Dissent
Khartoum’s control is precarious.