Don’t Forget Japan: December Elections Could Renew Tensions
For the last few weeks, Asian relations seem to have been put on hold. Tensions over territory and resources which dominated attention over the summer receded into the background as attention turned first to the United States, ...
Environmental education in the U.S.: A work in progress
Knowing about the flora and fauna of the natural world has always been a part of the scientific curriculum in schools; however, a more nuanced field of environmental education that includes climate issues is growing for a few r...
U.S. and South Korea: A Show of Force, But Running Out of Options?
North Korea’s third nuclear test provided the ideal opportunity for the United States and South Korea to respond with their own displays of military muscle. Two days after the test, South Korea showcased a cruise missile ...
Seeding Lebanon’s Start-up Sector
In a region where the Arab Spring took off partly due to the high rates of youth unemployment, job creation is arguably one of the main concerns for governments and the private sector alike.
COP20: Day two sees things heat up
It was another hot day at Cuartel General del Ejército, the military barracks where this years COP is being held. Due to a last minute venue change, many of the buildings on site have been constructed in the past six weeks and...
Daily News Roundup – 8 November 2012
Europe UK to end financial aid for ex-colony India The Minister for international development announced today that the UK’s aid to India programme would be phased out and cut off by 2015. Justine Greening said that the cut wo...
