Algeria intended to send a message to the United States and France that Algeria can handle domestic terrorism.
The In Amenas Fiasco Throws Cold Water on the Algeria-U.S.-France Love Fest (Part Two)
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Human Rights
Republicans Use Border Control to Obstruct Immigration Reform
Conservative and liberal media alike highlight the opposition of the president to any provision linking citizenship to a “secure” border.
Setbacks Push Mideast Peace to Back Burner
Speculation that President Obama might put significant effort into Israel-Palestine peace was fueled by his nominees for two key Cabinet posts: John Kerry for secretary of state and former Senator Chuck Hagel for secretary of defence. Since Obama’s re-election, however, there has been considerable debate in the U.S. media about whether he would re-engage in peace efforts between Israel and the Palestinians.
Egyptian Protesters Eat Their Own
Egyptian protesters are forced to waste precious resources policing each other.
The Sunday Times of London’s Odd Timing on Controversial Netanyahu Cartoon
The Sunday Times of London’s controversial Netanyahu cartoon highlighted the difficulty many experience differentiating between a political comment and a religious insult.
Cracks in the Eritrea Edifice
Discontent with President Isaias Afewerki reached a breaking point last week when rogue soldiers seized the Eritrean Information Ministry.
Non-nuclear Weapons States Forget How Much Power the NPT Affords Them
The NPT — a treaty in name only.
The Failure of Funding Roma Inclusion
A nexus of corruption links certain Roma leaders to the ethnic Bulgarian political elite.
The In Amenas Fiasco Throws Cold Water on the Algeria-U.S.-France Love Fest (Part One)
Algeria intended to send a message to the United States and France s that Algeria can handle domestic terrorism.
Drones on Their Own at Home and Abroad
Drones are becoming simultaneously more fantastic and more ordinary at the same time.