The citizens of South Sudan are paying the price for happening to live in a country that does not deserve to be called a country.
South Sudan: Going From Bad to Worse
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Dragged Down by Drones: Obama’s Legacy
Drones rank high among the many policies that will threaten President Obama’s place in history.
Islamic Opposition to Islamist Extremist Violence Lacking or Just Not Publicized?
Islamic opposition to Islamist extremist violence may be more pronounced in European countries than in Middle-Eastern countries.
Our Savior, Iran
Despite resistance on the parts of both countries, détente between Iran and the United States is preordained.
Is Pakistan Really Ready to Crack Down on Its Homegrown Taliban?
In the wake of the Peshawar school shooting, the Pakistan government has supposedly given the military carte blanche to take out the Taliban.
Jesus: An Islamic Prophet
It’s been said that Islam’s Jesus is what Jesus might have been without St. Paul.
A Future Ebola Outbreak in the Islamic State Should Not Be Cause for Western Gloating
While reports of Ebola in the Islamic State have yet to be confirmed, an outbreak would not only present a crisis but opportunities for both it and the West.
Will a Falling Ruble and Declining Oil Prices Spell Doom for Russia?
Despite the ruble falling as fast as oil prices, the Russian economy is unlikely to collapse.
So Much for China’s Military Reticence
China’s policies of non-intervention and no first use of its nuclear weapons may be changing.
Conn Hallinan’s 2014 “Are You Serious?” Awards
Each year Conn Hallinan presents awards to individuals, companies and governments that make following the news a daily adventure.