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Archive for February, 2009
THE INDEX — February 26, 2009
Thursday, February 26th, 2009 Posted in THE INDEX | Comments
The two-day long soldier revolt in Bangladesh ended today with an offer of amnesty from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed. The soldiers, members of the Bangladesh Rifles, the unit responsible ...Continue reading . . .
Jodi Liss: China, Rio Tinto, and The Future of Diplomacy
Thursday, February 26th, 2009 Posted in China, Diplomacy, Economy, Finance, Globalization, U.S. Foreign Policy, human rights | Comments
“Help is the sunny side of control.”—Saying among social workers Consider the following bit of news: two weeks ago, Chinalco, a Chinese state-owned aluminum mining company, invested more than $19 billion ...Continue reading . . .
Michael Deibert: Australia’s Parched Landscape
Thursday, February 26th, 2009 Posted in Australia, Environment, Science | Comments
When Australia was ravaged by wildfires that killed over 200 people earlier this month, the acts of arson that police suspect were behind at least some of the blazes were ...Continue reading . . .
THE INDEX — February 24, 2009
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 Posted in THE INDEX | Comments
Pakistan's Swat region, which recently came under Islamic law (Sharia) after an agreement between officials in Pakistan's northwest frontier province and a pro-Taliban cleric, finds itself amidst an extending ceasefire. The agreement to enforce Sharia ...Continue reading . . .
Jonathan Power: The Great Khan of Pakistan’s Nukes?
Friday, February 20th, 2009 Posted in Nuclear Weapons, Pakistan | Comments
Whenever I introduced Munir Khan to a friend I would say light-heartedly "and this is the father of Pakistan's nuclear bomb"—just to enjoy the pleasure of watching the reaction. Khan ...Continue reading . . .
THE INDEX — February 19, 2009
Thursday, February 19th, 2009 Posted in THE INDEX | Comments
Just one day after opposing Sudan forces signed a treaty that was supposed to open the door for peace talks, a Darfur rebel group said that government forces instigated new attacks. ...Continue reading . . .
Peter Wilson: Chávez Ad Infinitum?
Thursday, February 19th, 2009 Posted in Democracy, Hugo Chavez, Venezuela | Comments
Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez had much to crow about following Sunday's decision by voters to back his proposal to abolish term limits, enabling him to run for re-election in 2012. Chávez, ...Continue reading . . .
Zachary Karabell: Enough Already
Wednesday, February 18th, 2009 Posted in Barack Obama, Culture, Finance, Media | Comments
The financial markets are again getting pummeled, both domestically and globally. The nearly $800 billion stimulus package signed with fanfare by President Obama has done little to alter the mood. ...Continue reading . . .
THE INDEX – February 17, 2009
Tuesday, February 17th, 2009 Posted in THE INDEX | Comments
Yesterday was a watershed moment for Pakistan's provincial government of the northwest frontier province and the people of its Swat region. After negotiations between the provincial government and representatives of ...Continue reading . . .
Caroline Stauffer: Venezuela Votes on Chávez for Life
Saturday, February 14th, 2009 Posted in Democracy, Economy, Hugo Chavez, Oil, Venezuela | Comments
As voters head to the polls in Venezuela this weekend, the larger-than-life persona of Hugo Chávez looms heavy over the proceedings—now, and potentially, for years to come. Venezuelans will vote ...Continue reading . . .