Tag Archives: United States
From Bully to Friend: Changing America’s international image
Even though President Obama is enjoying his holidays in Hawaii, he will most certainly think about his past and future decisions. Without a doubt, the Middle East will figure prominently among his list of key topics for the year 2014. Read on! →
USA: Germany sets solar power records, but America lags behind?
Earlier this year, Germany toppled their own record for energy production using solar power, with daily output of 23.9 gigawatts. While Germany has spent the past several years topping records for solar power output, other central European nations like Bulgaria Read on! →
Iraq: America’s forgotten allies
The recent 10th anniversary of the start of the Iraq War, has led many commentators to reflect on what was undoubtedly the biggest U.S foreign policy mistake of a generation. Many have noted the human cost of a conflict which Read on! →
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Kenya election: rape victim fears repeat of 2007 ordeal [BBC »] Amidst the violence that followed the disputed Kenyan election in December 2007, reported cases of rape and sexual attacks against women doubled, according to the UN. Send in the clowns [The Read on! →
Somalia: Can US recognition bring stability?
After over two decades of famine, Islamic extremism and piracy, Somalia may be showing signs of revival.
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ICC case against Kenya’s deputy PM proceeds despite claim that witness lied [Guardian »] But the case seems likely to be dropped against Kenyatta as the ICC had acted in bad faith, continuing proceedings on false evidence. Intervention: the US won’t, Read on! →
![The twisted barrel gun sculpture, Non-violence, stands outside the UN building in New York. It mirrors the turning tide in public opinion on gun control. [Alan English]](https://i2.wp.com/www.theforeignreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Non-violence-NY-AlanEnglish.jpg?resize=1000%2C288)
USA: New York law marks the start of gun control
The NY SAFE legislation is the first law since the Sandy Hook shooting to tighten gun ownership, but it comes in the middle of a bitter political fight.
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Delhi gang-rape accused were tortured by police, lawyer claims [The Guardian »] The lawyer claims all six men had been beaten and sexually assaulted; now experts are saying their statements can’t be used as evidence. Invigorated Customs Union Presents Russia’s Neighbors With Read on! →