Will Iran’s ambitions to develop nuclear weapons persist in the next 10 to 15 years, or will they diminish into an afterthought due to regime change or Iranian moderation? The Obama administration, in its announcement of the framework agreement produced by the P5+1 and Iran on April 2, has based its policy on a belief in the … Read more
In 2022, hundreds of thousands of fans from every corner instances of abuse, both in countries that send migrants and of the world will descend upon the tiny Gulf state of Qatar to rambunctiously cheer on their favorite soccer teams. Before the festivities of the FIFA World Cup begin, however, a migration in the opposite … Read more
Article Five of the North Atlantic Treaty reads, “an armed attack against one or more [members] in Europe or North America shall be considered an attack against them all.” Under this agreement, each of the attacked state’s allies are obligated to assist with “such action as it deems necessary, including the use of armed force.” … Read more
Last week, Europe was rocked by another ghastly ISIS terrorist attack. While attacks in Belgium have lead to calls for changes in strategy in the campaign in Iraq and Syria, this would be a strategically risky proposition. Rather than projecting strength, Brussels attacks underline how precarious the group’s position is in the Middle East. The … Read more
Fear of terror is growing in Europe in response to the numerous terrorist attacks that have been carried out on European soil. The situation is dire, but while there are many forms of reaction that appear justifiable in moments of shock and horror, these can be dangerous when out in the light. Following each attack … Read more
The Economist, The Huffington Post, CNN, The Boston Globe, and many other media outlets have reported on the “new normal” after the terrorist attacks in Brussels. The belief is that in some way, the attacks in Madrid (2004), London (2005), Paris (2015), and now Brussels (2016), are all connected in an extensive plot by Islamic … Read more
“Speak English! You want to make money, have an education, right?” Too often today, children and adults alike are discouraged from speaking their native languages in favor of English, because speaking English will supposedly bring economic productivity. But has the world become so materialistic that prosperity is the only thing that matters? It seems that … Read more
“The Great Barrier Reef is an icon under pressure,” warns Australia’s Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. A mecca of beautiful biodiversity and tourism, Australia’s world-renowned Great Barrier Reef has come under the siege of ugly pollutants and politics. Australia’s Great Barrier Reef (GBR), located off the coast of Queensland, nurtures over 2300 kilometers of … Read more
“I remember seeing large air force planes dropping strange packages over the area near where I lived. I did not know what these packages were. But then we saw these packages floating on the delta.” During the 1970s, Marcos Vidriani was a mechanic living in the Paraná Delta at the mouth of the Río de … Read more
On March 17th, Israelis will head to the polls. The ruling Likud party faces a serious threat from an opposition led by Isaac Herzog and Tzipi Livni, with many Israelis viewing the election as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu’s leadership. Image credits: Flickr/Downing Street