The school year has started for the largest U.S. Army War College class to date. The Class of 2012 boasts 368 students, including 67 International Fellows, who are senior military officers from countries friendly to…
Category: Latin America
“Today Norway was hit by two shocking and bloody and cowardly attacks. We still do not know who attacked us; much is still uncertain. But we know that many are dead and injured. We…
Americans are deeply pessimistic about the future as economic concerns rise and White House talks on raising the U.S. debt limit sputter, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Wednesday. The number of Americans who…
By John Pilger: One of the most original and provocative books of the past decade is Disciplined Minds by Jeff Schmidt (Rowman & Littlefield). “A critical look at salaried professionals,” says the cover, “and the…
Colombia‘s ambassador this week urged Congress to approve a free trade pact negotiated back in 2007. US is losing market share as Colombia looks elsewhere for imports. Colombia’s ambassador to Washington, Gabriel Silva, says his…
URUACU, Brazil – When the Chinese came looking for more soybeans here last year, they inquired about buying land – lots of it. Officials in this farming area would not sell the hundreds of thousands…
Masdar F Masíudi uttered an interesting opinion during the discussion “Dismantling the Root of Terrorism” in Jakarta earlier this week. According to the PBNU official, China opposes the hegemony of the United States not with…
BERLIN, May 30 (Xinhua) — The German government announced early Monday a plan to shut down all its 17 nuclear power plants by 2022 after a twelve-hour discussion within the ruling coalition. Environment Minister Norbert…
WASHINGTON, May 24 (Xinhua) — The selection of the next head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) should reflect the changing realities of the global economy and not on the basis of nationality, meaning the…
Cuba has begun its crucial Communist Party congress, with proposals for major reforms on the Caribbean island nation. President Raul Castro is proposing limited terms for Cuban politicians – including himself – a remarkable gesture…