Critical Analysis: Zero Dark Thirty – A Movie About Torture?
“Those torture scenes were incredibly hard to watch . . . How do you feel about torture? Do you think it is effective? I
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Critical Analysis: Gang Rape Brings India’s Sexual Assault and Rape Laws Under Scrutiny
On Sunday, December 16, 2012, in New Delhi, six men gang raped and brutally beat a 23-year old female university student resulting in her
Critical Analysis: Conflict Between M23 Rebels and the Congolese Army in Goma – How Must the International Community Respond?
Congo’s M23 rebels, a group comprised mostly of Tutsi defectors from the Congolese army, launched an uprising in Congo in the spring of 2012. They
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Critical Analysis: A Fiscal Cliff Leading to Where?
Midnight, January first marks the twilight hour for Americans who have been holding their breath before taking the plunge that is the fiscal cliff. This
Critical Analysis: Russia’s Potential Ban on U.S. Adoptions
Over the last few years, the relationship between the United States and Russia in regards to international adoption has been tenuous at best. After several
Critical Analysis: South America’s Most Controversial President has More Surgery as the Future of Venezuelan Politics Blurs
As of December 18th, Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez remains in stable condition as he continues to undergo cancer treatment in Cuba. The Venezuelan government reported
Critical Analysis: Maritime Tensions between China and Japan Increase
Maritime disputes between the Japanese and Chinese continue to escalate. The Japanese-named Senkaku Islands, and the Chinese-named Diaoyu Islands continue to be a major source
Survey: Gun Laws Around the World
No doubt, following last week’s shooting there will be a lot of discussion surrounding amendments to U.S. gun laws. Some will argue that stricter gun
Critical Analysis: Conflict is Brewing in Northern Mali
This land-locked, former French colony, nestled in the Sahara Desert could become a key point for the next war on terrorism as attacks against civilians
Critical Analysis: U.S. Formally Recognizes Syria’s Main Rebel Group
On Tuesday, President Obama announced that the newly formed Syrian Opposition Council is the only “legitimate representative” of its country’s people. This was a big
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Constitutional Crisis: The Similarities Between Egypt’s Past and Present
On November 22, 2012, President Mohammed Morsi of Egypt gave himself broad new powers related to the writing and ratification of Egypt’s constitution. The most
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Climate Change: Is There Hope for an International Response?
Was Hurricane Sandy the result of global warming? Many scientists are reluctant to directly attribute this and other recent superstorms to global warming. However, it