International Political Forum

Will The Militant Groups ‘Boko Haram’ And ‘MEND’ Cause Nigeria To Descend Into Anarchy?

Boko Haram, an Islamist militant group, recently gained worldwide notoriety after it kidnapped more than 200 schoolgirls in northern Nigeria. They have also been responsible for a wave of assassinations and bombings killing tho...
by Aidan Liban
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India’s Armed Crackdown On Student Protesters

The state of West Bengal, India, which conjures up images of art, music, quietude, literary greats like Rabindranath Tagore, and the historic site of early Indian nationalism, is widely regarded as a peaceful place by many Indi...
by Shambhavi Saxena
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Applying Sense to Regional Integration

Regional and market integration has the capacity to unleash untapped potential in Africa especially from an economic point of view. The creation of a unified policy on trade can help remove trade barriers between neighbouring s...
by Mark Mngomezulu
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International Political Forum

#BringBackOurGirls: Nigerians Demand Release Of 200 Abducted Girls

Nigerians marched through the streets on April 30, 2014 demanding accelerated government action in the release of more than 200 girls abducted by jihadist group Boko Haram. A few weeks ago, armed men abducted the girls, who a...
by Nwachukwu Egbunike
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There is only one Superpower

There has been talk of late that the United States is in decline. The BRIC states (Brazil, Russia, India and China) are being looked at now as the world’s custodians, particularly in regards to economy. It is true; the United...
by Hasan Rizvi
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International Political Forum

Terrorism And The 2014 Winter Games At Sochi

The Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, which begin this February, mark a momentous occasion and opportunity for a resurgent President Vladimir Putin to show the world the best Russia has to offer under his leadership, and t...
by Tarleton Watkins
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Is Bipartisanship Obsolete in the United States?

As a proponent of the democratic system at work, it is delightful to see Americans engaged in their civil duty to vote.  However, with the United States’ 2012 presidential elections quickly approaching, the overall tone with...
by Constance Trower
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Self-made Guerrillera Tanja Nijmeijer; the face of FARC?

Name: Tanja Nijmeijer Pseudonym: Eillen Nickname: Alexandra Date of Birth: 3 February 1978 Place of Birth: Denekamp, The Netherlands Nationality: Dutch Occupation: Guerillera     Tanja Nijmeijer joins the peace talks ...
by International Political Forum
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Can Idle No More Fill the Gap Between Non-Aboriginals and First Nations?

On January 10th I was sitting on the edge of my couch watching the most intense airing of Power and Politics I had yet seen, as host Evan Solomon updated changes to Friday’s high profile meeting with the Assembly of First N...
by Urban Times
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