Others were concerned that Brazil would derive the bulk of the benefits from the road at the expense of Bolivia.
Bolivian President Morales Bows to Pressure and Cancels Amazon Highway
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Time for the Cut-Off: A Global Day of Action Against Military Spending
The costs of war already far outweigh the benefits, but the way our spending looks, war will be an enduring staple of our economy.
Annan’s Syria Plan Another Olive Branch Assad Will Crush?
In all likelihood, the plan as set out by Annan will not be realized, but any failure will not be his, but that of Assad.
NORK Rocket Failure Affords West an Opportunity to Dial Down Condemnation
The threat of a North Korean ballistic missile attack on the American mainland is even further off than it was several hours ago.
Grand Poobah of R2P Goes All Travis Bickle on FPIF’s Zunes
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Whether U.S. or Afghan-led, night raids are still night raids.
Our Iran Policy on the Couch
It’s cause for celebration whenever subconscious motives breach the perimeter of international relations.
The Right’s Curious Nostalgia for Military Rule
Neoconservatives are finding the entry of a Muslim Brotherhood candidate in the race for Egypt’s presidency hard to swallow.
Dam and Ethnic Disputes Threaten to Undermine Credibility of Burma’s President
Between a controversial dam benefiting China and dealing with Burma’s ethnic minorities in good faith, Burma’s President Thein Sein has his work cut out for him.
A Bromance Made in Hell: When Mitt Met Bibi
Mitt Romney and Benjamin Netanyahu’s views on governing are mirrored by their views on investment management.