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
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
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
Critical Analysis: United Nations Vote on Palestinian Statehood
On November 29, 2012, the U.N. General Assembly voted on Palestine’s bid to elevate its status within the U.N. The resolution was to elevate Palestine’s
Putting political convenience aside, pirates are rarely also terrorists
A few months ago, I wrote a post entitled Putting political convenience aside, pirates are simply not terrorists. The piece argues that calls to treat all
Critical Analysis: Cease-Fire Stops Fight Over Gaza: Is This The End?
On November 22, 2012, after eight days of fighting, the Palestine militant group, Hamas, and Israel called a cease-fire. The violence resulted in over
Critical Analysis: The Little Known Khmer Rouge, Awaiting Trial in the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia
We’ve heard of plenty of nasty dictators of modern history, like Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, Mao Zedong, and Augusto Pinochet. But very little is known
Critical Analysis: Sotheby’s Faces Accusations in Legal Battle Over Cambodian Khmer Art
The international auction house, Sotheby’s, continues to thrive even in a down market. Sotheby’s recently set a record night of sales totaling over $375 million,