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Most Recent Articles in World Affairs (Page 6 of 68)
| • How to be Politically Inept this Christmas by Paul Johnson |
| Article issued on: 11-Oct-2008, Article Visits: 23, Article Rating: 2.43 of 5, Category World Affairs |
| There, now it's out there; the "C" word, Christmas. Somehow it's become politically incorrect to wish others Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa or anything that suggests a belief system. Well, I've decided to forgo political correctness at the risk of being labeled "politically inept" this holiday season. Be Different in December I choose to celebrate in December because Christmas is in it. You ... [] |
| • Iraq Military Preparedness by Victor Epand |
| Article issued on: 11-Oct-2008, Article Visits: 13, Article Rating: 3.22 of 5, Category World Affairs |
| The U.S. is now engaged in a slow, painstaking effort to reconstitute the Iraqi military under new training. It will take years before the Iraqis will be able to fully defend their country on their own. John Murtha says that our departure would in effect take the wind out of the sails of the insurgency. He recommends that we leave in short order while ... [] |
| • Defining an Economic Recession by Tim Staines |
| Article issued on: 09-Oct-2008, Article Visits: 14, Article Rating: 2.36 of 5, Category World Affairs |
| The United States has been experiencing economic recession since early of the year 2008. Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania are also at risk of facing economic recession for the next 12 months. While Canada, Britain and Japan may foresee a recession in their economy in the future. With all this recession risks, ordinary people, could not help but wonder what exactly is an economic recession. ... [] |
| • What We've Learned From 9/11: The Making of a Terrorist by Carole Whang |
| Article issued on: 09-Oct-2008, Article Visits: 14, Article Rating: 2.04 of 5, Category World Affairs |
| 7 years after the atrocity of 9/11, Americans may know more details about what happened that tragic early autumn day, but we still have trouble fathoming how religious extremists could commit such a calculated, monstrous attack on thousands of innocent, unsuspecting people. Terrorism isn't anything new and excessive religiosity isn't a modern ailment - even in America. More than a hundred fifty years ago, ... [] |
| • Did Obama's Arrogance Trump His Intelligence? by Jack Deal |
| Article issued on: 08-Oct-2008, Article Visits: 18, Article Rating: 4.11 of 5, Category World Affairs |
| It was a masterful campaign right through to Texas. Just before Texas Obama admitted they had let up for a few days and could have perhaps won or closed the gap with a stronger finish. This was to my recollection the first time Obama admitted his campaign had made a mistake. Up to that point it was by most accounts a masterful campaign; in ... [] |
| • The Wolves Are Howling by Chris Pizzo |
| Article issued on: 07-Oct-2008, Article Visits: 16, Article Rating: 4.81 of 5, Category World Affairs |
| Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, a West Point psychology professor, Professor of Military Science, and author "On Combat", explains that there are three kinds of people in this world. First are the sheep who live in ignorance and only want to enjoy life's pleasures. Then there are the wolves; those who prey on the sheep (criminals, terrorists, bullies, etc.) Finally there are the sheep dogs. ... [] |
| • Does Counterfeit Money Smell Different from Real Money? by Amy Nutt |
| Article issued on: 07-Oct-2008, Article Visits: 10, Article Rating: 3.57 of 5, Category World Affairs |
| The advancement of digital technology, with computer scanning capability and high-resolution printers, has made production of large quantities of counterfeit currency relative child's play. Virtually anyone anywhere in the world can do it, and in a very short time. But counterfeiting is one of the oldest crimes in history. The United States Secret Service was established back in the 19th century at the end ... [] |
| • Positive Attitudes Set Cyprian Reunification Talks in Good Stead by Hannah Walker |
| Article issued on: 06-Oct-2008, Article Visits: 27, Article Rating: 3.84 of 5, Category World Affairs |
| After thirty years of failed peace talks, intensive discussions began again yesterday (3rd September '08), between the Greek and Turkish, Cyprian leaders over the reunification of Cyprus to make it once again a united state. Both parties agree on the notion of two party federation; however it is the details of the governing body which still need to be worked upon. Due to the ... [] |
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