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North America

National Security’s Cameo

Having been cast to the wayside in a way that it hadn’t been during the previous two presidential elections, eleven years after the September 11th terrorist attacks in 2001, the topics of National Security and Terrorism have ...
by Laura Casey
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Africa

Good News: The EU Has Agreed To More Corporate Transparency

On 9 April, following months of negotiations, MEPs and ministers finally agreed to new transparency rules regarding payments to governments from the extractive sectors, involving companies from the mining, oil and gas, as well ...
by Thomas Bignal
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Human Rights

Infographic: The Ideals of Social Justice

Equal political rights, equal social rights and equal economic rights: The University of New England‘s infographic for their Masters Degree in Social Work reveals some alarming figures in American society. We should all h...
by Nicky Armstrong
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North America

Banksy The Diplomat

The anonymous British street artist Banksy’s one month ‘residence’ in New York City christened ‘Better Out than In’ is coming to a close. His (rumour says it’s a ‘he’) provocative pieces and persona have stirred...
by Raymond Wang
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Cuba

Time To End The Cold War: The United States And Cuba

One of the last vestigial rivalries of the Cold War played out another chapter this January, as countries from around the Americas met at the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) summit in Havana to discuss ...
by Walt Andrews
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Environment

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...
by Brian Watts
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North America

Riot Ramifications Spill Over to US Presidential Campaigns

While the effects of the recent riots continue to spread across the Muslim world, and details are slowly emerging about its filmmaker, ramifications of the controversial film, The Innocence of Muslims, have also been playing ou...
by Laura Casey
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North America

The Destiny Of A Nation: An infographic on 9/11

Today marks the 11th anniversary of 9/11. There is no doubt the United States is indebted to our active duty military, veterans and their families for the tremendous sacrifices they’ve made (and continue to make) on our beha...
by Mike Myatt
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Afghanistan

The Consequences Of Privatizing Security

Controversy over private security companies sparked late last month in Malaysia as the country experienced two armed robberies by security guards. This follows closely after public outcry earlier this year as the booming priv...
by Linn Kristin Klausen
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