The weak link in global supply chains A report by Reuters (Hong Kong) Analyst Susan Fenton highlights the threat that bankruptcies among China’s small and medium-sized manufacturers pose to global supply chains. Chinese export manufacturers have been hit particularly hard by the global drop in demand, with a large numbers of them facing bankruptcy. A […]
With coalition talks continuing and Kadima likely to lead the opposition, right-wing hardliner Avigdor Lieberman seeks the foreign minister post to add his party, Yisrael Bieteinu, to the Likud-led government. In demanding the post, Lieberman requested ‘full autonomy’ to prevent portions of his portfolio to fall under the jurisdiction of another cabinet position. Aside from […]
Many situations have jinxed Pakistan since its birth nearly 62 years ago. Yet the forbearance and endurance of its people is admirable. Neither decades of military rule nor obsequious politicians have disheartened the nation. It has faced a long ordeal with very little respite. Still the people’s eyes remain fixed on a democratic setup which […]
Turkmenistan has agreed to allow non-lethal NATO supplies to be transported through its air space. This is a big deal because Turkmenistan is officially neutral and has been very cautious about getting mixed up into any other state’s affairs. The Turkmen president, Berdymukhamedov, announced the new agreements on his visit to Tashkent February 24-25th. According […]
The New York Times has reported that the Obama administration has widened the scope of missile attacks inside of Pakistan. The report details two specific drone attacks inside of Pakistani territory that directly targeted Baitullah Mehsud, an insurgent leader who mainly targets Pakistani forces, not the US/NATO/Afghan forces across the border, and his camps. The […]
The Congress of the People’s (COPE’s) newly chosen presidential candidate Mvume Dandala on Wednesday made his first public speech since receiving the party’s nomination. And already one of the biggest issues he has had to address is whether he is a compromise candidate who was picked because of a leadership struggle between the party’s president, […]
So the International Criminal Court has come down with an indictment of Sudan’s President Omar Hassan al-Bashir for human rights violations. He is the first sitting head of state ever to be so charged. Now what? Will the indictment help Darfur’s suffering masses or those overlooked victims of Khartoum stretching across the vastness of Sudan? […]
The recently concluded trip of Secretary of state Hillary Clinton to the Middle East solidified U.S. positions on the peace process while leaving extensive questions regarding the Administration’s posture towards Israel and the Palestinians. During comments with a variety of Israeli officials, Clinton emphasized the “shared values” of the two nations and their common interests. […]
No new stimulus package, but gobs of optimism In his annual speech to China’s National People’s Congress Premier Wen Jiabao said he was confident that China could reach its 8 percent GDP growth target this year. This indicates that China will not announce a new stimulus package beyond the 4 trillion yuan ($585 billion) package […]
Dr. Ofra Bengio outlines the historical ties between Israel and Turkey along with recent clashes between the two governments. Even though the recent tifts may tense relations in the short term, the two countries share a common bond and mutual need that ensures strong ties well into the future, although repairing the recent disagreements may take […]
With Iran continuously threatening Israel, including statements claiming its missiles can reach the Dimona nuclear facility, Israel may be increasing preparations for a unilateral strike. Meanwhile the Obama administration continues diplomatic efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, including discussions with Russia to prevent their technical and material assistance to Iran. Following his […]
via the New York Times. This article reminds me of a short film I saw at LUNAFEST this week on women’s wrestling in the United States called “Grappling Girls“. Both stories feature bits on the winning over of athlete’s fathers: At the Kartalspor-Gazi Universitesispor game, a motley mix of curious men and boys gathered in […]
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