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Dec 2, 2008

Somali Pirates: Sea Patrol or Criminals?

In: International Affairs (general)

By: Dresden Quinn Jones

The world watches in awe as Somali pirates continue to hijack freighters and other ships. Are they simply trying to preserve their waters or are they ruthless criminals? more...

Dec 2, 2008

The Last Days of Hemant Karkare

In: Global Security

By: Abigail Adams

Hemant Karkare challenged discourse on terrorism in his investigations into Hindu extremists. However, Islamic militants have claimed credit for his murder. more...

Nov 23, 2008

UN Military Observer Mission In Georgia

In: The United Nations

By: Paul Carcone

The United Nations Mission in Georgia has been in the area for over 15 years, but the Georgian Abkhaz region is still poverty stricken and plagued by banditry. more...

Nov 20, 2008

How to Prevent Piracy on the High Seas

In: Global Security

By: Michael Carroll

The hijack of the Sirius Star, a ship of over 300,000 tons, carrying 2 million barrels of oil worth $100m, takes modern day piracy to new levels of sophistication. more...

Nov 15, 2008

Tourism and the Environment

In: International Environmental Affairs

By: Barbara Bothwell

On October 18, 2008, at the 50th FIJET Congress in Ljubljana, Slovenia, the theme was the environment and what the various tourism elements can do to help. more...

Nov 14, 2008

Cultural Vandalism Thrives in the USA

In: International Cultural Affairs

By: E.E. Mazier

The theft and destruction of cultural property within U.S. borders is an ongoing problem that mirrors the challenges faced by other parts of the world. more...

Nov 13, 2008

G-20 Summit Will Address Global Financial Crisis

In: International Financial Affairs

By: Cheron Taylor

Leaders from G-20 countries will hold court in Washington, D.C., focusing on solving the world's economic problems, without help from Obama, for now. more...

Nov 10, 2008

Eco-Terrorism Threat Increasing in 2008-09

In: International Environmental Affairs

By: Martha R. Gore

Eco-terrorists such as Earth First are said to be preparing a list of target companies which they believe to be major polluters or are a threat of climate change. more...

Nov 9, 2008

Obama and G20 Challenge

In: International Politics

By: Martha R. Gore

Obama will face international muscle flexing as the Group of 20, representing the emerging nations, demands G7 be expanded to include them in financial decision-making. more...

Nov 8, 2008

Obama Election and World Newspapers Response

In: International Politics

By: Martha R. Gore

World newspapers first euphoric response to Barack Obama's election as the next president of the United States were later tempered with warnings about lofty expectations. more...

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