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The War on Terror is Counter-productive: Afghan Occupation Connected to Rise in Home Grown Terror

In: Global Security

By: Lynn Bird

Vexillology - The Study of Flags: Flag Design, Codes, Rules, and Uses

In: International Affairs (general)

By: Roger Tunsley

The Influential Michèle Pierre-Louis: Prime Minister of Haiti

In: Political Leaders in the News

By: Jen Bouchard

Michèle Pierre-Louis: Prime Minister of Haiti

In: Political Leaders in the News

By: Jen Bouchard

Remembrance Day Poems and Readings: Guideline for Remembrance Sunday Readings Including WW1 Poems

In: International Cultural Affairs

By: Luke Waterson

Why do we Wear Remembrance Poppies? The Importance of the Poppy to Remembering World War 1 History

In: International Cultural Affairs

By: Luke Waterson

What is Daylight Saving Time? Changing the Clocks Twice a Year Has a Long History

In: International Affairs (general)

By: Joanne LaSpina

Operational Targets of 2008 Mumbai Attacks: A Brief Examination of the Symbolic Objectives of the Attacks

In: International Affairs (general)

By: Adam C'DeBaca

Religious Symbols of Al Qaeda: Foundational Islamic Beliefs of the International Terror Network

In: International Politics

By: Adam C'DeBaca

Al Qaeda's Role in the 2008 Mumbai Attacks: Background to Attacks and the Al Qaeda Link

In: Global Security

By: Adam C'DeBaca

The Mumbai Terror Attacks of 2008: A Brief Narration of Events of India's 2008 Terror Campaign

In: International Affairs (general)

By: Adam C'DeBaca

Carbon Footprint of Food: Swedish Studies Show Impact of Consumerism on Greenhouse Emissions

In: International Health & Science

By: Rasham Nassar

The Essentials of the Current War on Terror: Why the U.S. Military is Necessary in Iraq Afghanistan and Pakistan

In: Global Security

By: Paul Hamilton

Roman Catholic Church Welcomes Anglicans, Oct 09: Pope Benedict XVI Offers Ordinariate to Church of England Priests

In: International Affairs (general)

By: Dawn Ouedraogo

Windy Times Around the Globe: Wind Power Initiatives Continue Global Surge in Renewable Energy

In: International Environmental Affairs

By: Duane Sharp

Diwali in Dubai: Indian Expats Compare Diwali in Dubai to Diwali Back Home

In: International Cultural Affairs

By: Rachel Boehm

More Violence Against Pakistani Christians: Jihadists Increase Violent Threats and Attacks Against Christians

In: International Affairs (general)

By: Michael Carl

Profiles of Black Nobel Peace Prize Winners: African and African-American Recipients of the Prestigious Award

In: International Politics

By: Kimberly Ward

Increase of Tuberculosis: Infectious Disease Spreads Rapidly in Areas of Poverty and War

In: International Health & Science

By: Feature Writer Noreen Kassem

U.S. Expat Women Speak About Life Abroad: Yankee Expatriates Reveal the Good and Bad of Living Overseas

In: International Affairs (general)

By: Nadia Lerner

Pakistan Fights Back: Pakistan Army Captures Taliban Stronghold

In: International Politics

By: Faisal Hanif

A History of the Nobel Peace Prize & Its Winners: How the Famous Award Began, Who Nominates & How the Winner is Chosen

In: International Affairs (general)

By: Diane Rutherford

Nobel Peace Prize Awarded To Obama: Decision Infuriates Republican Party

In: Political Leaders in the News

By: Matt Haynes

Germany Responds To Obama's Prize: Germans Split on Nobel Victory For U.S. President

In: Political Leaders in the News

By: Feature Writer David Hein

How Budget Deficit Relates to Structural Deficit: Automatic Stabiliser Effects on UK Government Economic Policy

In: International Financial Affairs

By: Kate Nivison

Obama Awarded 2009 Nobel Peace Prize: The President Receiving the Prestigious Award Has People Talking

In: Political Leaders in the News

By: Carl Dates

Few Nobel Peace Prize Winners Black, or Women: Improvement in Diversity Since end of World War II

In: International Affairs (general)

By: Ellen Freudenheim

Peace Prize Goes to Obama: Republicans are Criticizing Obama for the Award

In: Political Leaders in the News

By: Sue Turner

Gender Equality, Islam, and Virginity: Methods and Debate on "Restoring" Virginity

In: International Affairs (general)

By: Rachel Boehm

Australia Raises Interest Rates: First G20 Nation to Do So

In: International Financial Affairs

By: Gabrielle Pollock

Panda Poop Wins an Ig Nobel Prize: Other Winners - A Gas Mask Bra and Why Pregnant Women Don't Tip Over

In: International Cultural Affairs

By: Roger Tunsley

Disease Epidemics Spread By Water: Waterborne Diseases, Cholera, Typhoid, Dysentry, Hepatitis A

In: International Health & Science

By: Feature Writer Noreen Kassem

America Makes an Economic Comeback: For the First Time Since 2007 Wealth has Been Increased

In: International Financial Affairs

By: Paul Hamilton

The Impact Of War On The Health Of Women: Assault, Rape, Violence And Maternal Death In Areas of Conflict

In: International Health & Science

By: Feature Writer Noreen Kassem

Changing the World with Google: Project 10 is Taking Votes

In: International Cultural Affairs

By: Feature Writer KC Morgan

When is Daylight Savings Time? DST in the United States and Around the World

In: International Affairs (general)

By: Feature Writer Naomi Rockler-Gladen

Disease Epidemic Health Concerns in Afghanistan: War, Disease Outbreaks, Infections, Infant Death, Malnutrition

In: International Health & Science

By: Feature Writer Noreen Kassem

Largest Cities on Earth: The Most Populous Metropolitan Areas in the World

In: International Affairs (general)

By: Thomas Wyatt

Iran's Latest Nuclear Surprise: A Newly Discovered Facility Left the UN Security Council Dismayed

In: The United Nations

By: Curt Guillory

Global Imbalances and the Financial System: Savings Gluts and Deficits Must Be Corrected for Sustainable Growth

In: International Financial Affairs

By: Lauren Witlin

Injuries Caused By Landmines: Mines and Unexploded Bombs Kill And Injure Civilians in War Areas

In: International Health & Science

By: Feature Writer Noreen Kassem

Can Depleted Uranium Cause Cancer? The Controversy of Health Effects By Radioactive DU War Weaponry

In: International Health & Science

By: Feature Writer Noreen Kassem

Cross Cultural Communication: Understanding Human Communication in the Context of Culture

In: International Cultural Affairs

By: Roxanne Blanford

UN Passes Nuclear Disarmament Resolution: Security Council Approval to Rid World of Nuclear Weapons

In: The United Nations

By: Allison McNeely

Consequences of War on Medicine and Health Care: Issues Faced By Doctors and Humanitarian Workers in Conflict Areas

In: International Health & Science

By: Feature Writer Noreen Kassem

Industrial Uses of Hemp: Not Just For Stoners Anymore

In: International Affairs (general)

By: Shay Henckel

The Role of Smallpox in Disaster Preparedness: Vaccination for Variola Hasn’t Been Performed in the US Since 1972

In: Global Security

By: Stephen Allen Christensen

The EU Engages Mugabe in Dialogue: End of Hostility in EU-Zimbabwe Relations(?)

In: International Politics

By: Feature Writer Tongkeh Joseph Fowale

UN Hague Convention Frequently Violated: Do Penalties Apply to Those Countries That Avoid Obligation?

In: The United Nations

By: Julie Maggiacomo Carrera

Immigration and the Global Recession: The Economic Crisis Has Important Implications for Immigrants

In: International Politics

By: Irina-Raluca Ivan

Climate Change: Impact on Food Security: International Trade or Aid? Evaluating the Best Response

In: International Environmental Affairs

By: Bhagirath Jogdand

Worldwide Moment: A Photographic Peace Plan: Inspiring World Peace with Simultaneous Photos from Around the World

In: International Cultural Affairs

By: Mistie Shaw

Singapore Overdue on Ratifying Hague Convention: Instrument of Accession Targeted For Last Year

In: The United Nations

By: Julie Maggiacomo Carrera

UNESCO World Heritage Selection Criteria: Procedure and Requirements for Adding New UNESCO Sites

In: The United Nations

By: Erin De Santiago

Meal in a Box: The Shaping of Japan: The Obento as an Ideological State Apparatus

In: International Cultural Affairs

By: Roxanne Llamzon

Japan-Mexico Relations Began with a Shipwreck: 400th Anniversary of Friendship in 2009

In: International Cultural Affairs

By: Gina Barnes

The Eisenhower Doctrine of 1957: Seeds of Middle East Discontent

In: International Affairs (general)

By: Eleanore Whitaker

Potatoes Gaining Status in World Food Economy: Natural Disasters Wipe Out Asian Rice Crops as Potatoes Thrive

In: International Environmental Affairs

By: Eva Gordon

American Security Policy and Iran: A New Look: Change Needed in Light of Nuclear Weapons Quest

In: International Politics

By: Lissa Davis

The Dynamics of a Democratic Political Economy: Balancing Interests

In: International Affairs (general)

By: Steven Neely

A Brief Overview of Terrorism Since the 1970s: Transnational Crime and Terrorism

In: Global Security

By: Barry Vale

Bill Clinton, Superhero? To Euna Lee and Laura Ling, the Former President Should Be

In: Political Leaders in the News

By: Feature Writer Jason Parent

Journalists Freed by Clinton's North Korea Visit: Talks With Kim Jong Il Lead to Journalists' Pardon and Release

In: International Affairs (general)

By: Linda DeMerle

Immigration During the Recession: The Effects of the Economic Downturn on Migration

In: International Affairs (general)

By: Francesca Regazzoni

Omagh Bombing: Landmark Victory For Victims Families of Omagh Bomb Attack

In: International Affairs (general)

By: Shadia Ismail

Trends in Travel and Tourism 2009: Travel During the Economic Recession

In: International Affairs (general)

By: Francesca Regazzoni

The Healthcare Debate – Back to Basics: Rethinking the Role of Government in Ensuring Health in Society

In: International Health & Science

By: John Stephens

Regulation, Free Markets and Derivatives: Proposed Regulation of Derivatives - Good or Evil in a Free Market?

In: International Financial Affairs

By: John Stephens

Book Review The Collapse of Globalism: John Ralston Saul's Critique Predicts the Failure of Deregulation

In: International Financial Affairs

By: Adam C'DeBaca

President Obama Meets Pope Benedict: Heads of State Discuss G-8, Economic Crisis, Promotion of Life

In: Political Leaders in the News

By: Linda DeMerle

Religious Leaders in UN Unite for Global Peace: They're Cooking Up a UN Inter-religious Council for Peace's Sake

In: The United Nations

By: Marivir Montebon

North Korea News: Missile Threat Reasons: Think Tanks Evaluate Political News & Motives of Kim Jong-il

In: Global Security

By: Bernard P. Nelson

North Korea and the Nuclear Threat: The ambitions of the world's most reclusive country

In: Global Security

By: Natasha Malinda

Reaction to Obama's Cairo Speech: Muslim World Gives its Feedback on Landmark Address by US President

In: Political Leaders in the News

By: Fiza Asar

Most of Road Deaths Occur in Poor Countries: Better Enforced Traffic Laws Vital to Saving Lives – UN Agency

In: International Health & Science

By: Christian Strohmann

A New Dawn in U.S. – Zimbabwe Relations: Obama comes to Zimbabwe’s Rescue with $73 million in Aid

In: International Politics

By: Feature Writer Tongkeh Joseph Fowale

Russia's Nashi Youth Movement: Vladimir Putin's New Support Base

In: International Politics

By: Genevieve Gunow

Swine Flu becomes Pandemic: What Governments are Doing to Prevent an A(H1N1) Crisis

In: International Health & Science

By: Natasha Malinda

Success on Agricultural Biodeversity Treaty: Success at U.N. Food and Agriculture Treaty Negotiations in Tunisia

In: International Environmental Affairs

By: Christopher Earle

The Human Security Crisis: The changing face of security in international relations

In: Global Security

By: Natasha Malinda

U.S. Journalists Hushed and Punished: A Human Rights Outrage in North Korea

In: International Politics

By: Robin Raven

Women Peacekeepers at the UN on High Demand: Only 8 per cent of Police Officers, 2 per cent Militaries are Female

In: Global Security

By: Christian Strohmann

President Obama's Speech in Egypt: What The Speech Means For U.S. and Islamic Relations

In: International Politics

By: Mckenzie Cassidy

UNHRC Vote - A Clash of Civilizations? Does Last Month's Vote Represent a Remaking of the World Order?

In: The United Nations

By: Feature Writer Sanjiva Wijesinha

UNESCO and the World Heritage Sites: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

In: The United Nations

By: Jennifer Gittins

North Korea Assails World Opinion: Belligerent, Combative Behavior Symptomatic of Inner Turmoil

In: Global Security

By: Vernon Crumrine

UN Climate-Pact for Copenhagen is on the Table: First Negotiation Text to be Discussed by Climate Experts in Bonn

In: International Environmental Affairs

By: Christian Strohmann

2003 Protect Act Fights Child Sex Tourism Abroad: Pedophiles Prosecuted at Home for Crimes Committed on Foreign Soil

In: International Affairs (general)

By: Julie Maggiacomo Carrera

The Detention of Innocents at Gitmo: A look at fear mongering and keeping Gitmo open

In: International Affairs (general)

By: Christopher Earle

First Ever Tuition-Free Global Online University: Growing Access to Internet Used for Higher Education

In: International Education

By: Christian Strohmann

Swine Flu Continues to Threaten: World Health Officials are Fighting to Contain Swine Flu Pandemic

In: International Health & Science

By: Sam Kessler

Tourism Suffers From Crisis and Influenza Threat: Awareness is Key, not Unilateral Panic Reactions

In: International Health & Science

By: Christian Strohmann

Obama's First Visits to Africa – the Debates: US President’s Trip to Egypt and Ghana Generates Public Interest

In: International Politics

By: Sulemana Braimah

Africa's Place in Obama's Inaugural Speech: Did President Obama Address Africa's Concerns in His Speech?

In: International Politics

By: Feature Writer Tongkeh Joseph Fowale

Mugabe, Case Study in Defiance Against the West: How Mugabe Grew Stronger Despite Western Sanctions

In: Political Leaders in the News

By: Feature Writer Tongkeh Joseph Fowale

Bioterrorism as a Weapon of Mass Destruction: The Use of Disseminated Disease for Mass Casualties

In: Global Security

By: Mark St.Amant

How the West created Robert Mugabe: The Role of Western Powers in Zimbabwe’s Demise after Land Reforms

In: Political Leaders in the News

By: Feature Writer Tongkeh Joseph Fowale

Israel-Palestine Constructivist Schools: How education solves the conflict.

In: International Affairs (general)

By: Christine Deakers

Constructivism in Israel-Palestine: Realism does not promote positive peace, but constructivism does.

In: International Affairs (general)

By: Christine Deakers

Why Fear U.S. Ratification of UN Convention? Focuses on Globally Improving Children's Welfare

In: The United Nations

By: Julie Maggiacomo Carrera

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