For the first time, there’s been a concerted — and effective — effort to intervene in the nominating process and prevent a crony coronation.
A World Bank President Who’s Not a Crony or a War Criminal?
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Democracy & Governance
The G20 Under the Mexican Presidency
Mexico took on the presidency of the G20 in December 2011 at a moment of multiple crises. The nation shares the presidency with a “three-member management Troika of past, present and future chairs”, this year, France and Russia.1 As chair, Mexico is responsible for establishing a temporary secretariat to coordinate work and prepare for and organize the June 2012 Summit. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is charged with this task, with the participation of other ministries in specific areas.
Qadhafi Family’s Money Confiscated, Accounts Frozen
Some African Union leaders now miss Qadhafi’s largesse as Libyan Investment Authority assets are being returned to the new Libyan government.
Irish Try to Wriggle Free of Mother Merkel’s Hair Shirt of Debt
Saints will not preserve Ireland from an invasion of the austerity snakes: the Irish people will have to do that.
Iran Errata: Parchin and the Common Ground of Afghanistan
Led astray by conventional wisdom about Iran? We’re here to help.
Carbon Blood Money in Honduras
With its muddy roads, humble huts, and constant military patrols, Bajo Aguán, Honduras feels a long way away from the slick polish of the recurring UN climate negotiations in the world’s capital cities. Yet the bloody struggle going on there strikes at the heart of global climate politics, illustrating how market schemes designed to “offset” carbon emissions play out when they encounter the complicated reality on the ground.
The Life of an Iraqi Legislator Is Profitable But Perilous
Neocons, meanwhile, just can’t let Iraq go.
Darned Ingrate Iraqis!
Iraq takes it personally.
U.S., India at Odds Over Iran Sanctions
The Obama administration’s attempts to punish Iran for its nuclear activities have had the unintended effect of causing strains in the US-India relationship.
Unlocking the Holocaust’s Hidden History
The United Nations War Crimes Commission’s records must be declassified and opened immediately.