Critical Analysis: Syria Downs Turkish Warplane
On June 22nd, Syrian armed forces shot down a Turkish F-4 Phantom Warplane, which burst into flames and crashed into Syrian territorial waters. Syrian authorities
Critical Analysis: Welcoming Russia to the WTO
By the end of the summer, Russia will become the newest member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) after nearly twenty years of negotiations. This
Critical Analysis: Rio+20: World Leaders Gather to Address Sustainable Development While Resource Privatization Runs Amok
This week world leaders, numerous participating governments, non-government organizations, and members of the public sector will convene in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the Rio+20
Critical Analysis: Stuxnet Leaks: More than a Domestic Political Affair
Last week, U.S. intel leaks made headlines after an article in the New York Times quoted numerous anonymous sources, including current and former U.S. officials,
Critical Analysis: Libya’s Lessons for the Responsibility to Protect
As the dust from the armed intervention in Libya settles, the dangers of outright regime change are laid bare. This has brought about a certain
Critical Analysis: European Union Economic Position – Spanish Bailout
As the world market continues to struggle, Spanish Officials refuse aid for a possible bank bailout. Spain’s Economy Minister, Luis de Guindos, spoke in Brussels
Critical Analysis: Mubarak Sentenced to Life in Prison as Egyptians Take to the Streets
On June 2nd, an Egyptian court sentenced deposed leader Hosni Mubarak to life in prison over the killing of innocent protesters in the Egyptian uprising
Critical Analysis: Pakistani Doctor Gets 33 Years for Involvement in bin Laden Killing
The Pakistani doctor who helped the CIA locate Osama bin Laden will face 33 years in prison for what the Pakistani government calls involvement with
Argentina Re- Nationalization of YPF: Spain and the European Union Respond
Back in middle of April, the Argentine government announced its re-nationalization of YPF (the company was initially founded in 1922 by the Argentine state), a
Critical Analysis: Egyptian Election
May 23 and 24 marked Egypt’s first free presidential election since the 2011 Arab Spring revolution ousted Hosni Mubarak from over 30 years as Egypt’s
Critical Analysis: China’s Twelfth Five-Year Plan Looks to the Sky
Having weathered the global recession with surprisingly few troubles, China is looking for ways to sustainably grow its economy. This goal is reflected in China’s
The United States Announces Updated Model Bilateral Investment Treaty
On April 20, 2012, the U.S. Department of State and the Office of the United States Trade Representative announced the posting of a revised Model
