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Using Economic Muscle, Beijing Sways Panama over Taiwan
July 10, 2017 4 min. read

President Tsai Ing-wen arriving in Panama City on her first overseas state trip in June 2016 (photo: The China Post) The days of countries paying tribute to China, in order to stay in China’s good graces, may long be gone, but nowadays the tribute appears to flow in the opposite direction.  Since opening up its […]

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Nikki Haley Steps into the Turtle Bay Meat Grinder
December 20, 2016 6 min. read

With strong anti-UN sentiment among Republicans in Congress and growing Russian and Chinese assertiveness, Haley’s task is not going to be easy.

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Duterte’s Friendly Visit to Vietnam
October 3, 2016 5 min. read

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte latest rants have caused international concern, resulting in capital flight and drops in the stockmarket and currency.

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UN Reform by the Numbers
September 23, 2016 5 min. read

For the UN to reflect today’s world accurately, it must reform both the Security Council and national contributions to the UN budget.

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Ebola’s Biggest Threat? Fear Mongering
October 21, 2014 5 min. read

It is an important job of the media to use their best judgement when reporting on every false alarm, sniffle or sneeze that is heard across the globe. The real danger of Ebola is in the panic it can cause, both in West Africa and elsewhere.

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Armed to the Teeth: The Security Problem with Libya and its Weapons Cache
March 31, 2014 5 min. read

  When the Libyan Civil War ended with the death of Muammar Gaddafi in October of 2011, the country rejoiced, as they had finally rid themselves of tyrannical rule that lasted 42 years. Shortly after, the National Transitional Council (NTC) declared Libya “liberated” and announced the plans to hold elections in eight months time. This […]

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U.N. offensive operation in DRC a long time coming
April 11, 2013 5 min. read

  In March, the United Nations Security Council came to a uaminous and monumental decision by approving an intervention brigade through Resolution 2098, which permits the use of offensive tactics against the M23 rebels and other  militia groups operating in the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The U.N. continues to maintain its […]

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