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How ISIS Terror Has Reshaped World Politics
The mass slaughter in Paris, the lock down in Brussels, the anti-Arab paranoia on the European far right, the…
A Good President Makes History, a Bad One Changes…
“He who controls the past controls the future. He who controls the present controls the past.” Does this sound…
When Will We “Mainstream” Our Future?…
There is a lack of widespread discussion and engagement with the rights of older persons. It is staggering how…
Pharmacotherapy: Treating Mental Disorders
Mental health has received a lot attention in recent years. We have become increasingly aware of our mental…
Mixed Signals from Beijing: Taking the Recent Xi-Ma…
After 66 years of ups and downs in tensions between the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Republic of China…
The Age of Erdogan: Why Turkey Voted AKP
The results of Turkey’s recent parliamentary election were anything but ordinary. Within the past five months,…
The Rise of Coups D’État: Kenya vs. Burkina Faso
Between 1952 and the 1990s, there were over 71 attempted and successful military coups d’état in Africa . Depending…
The Changing Role of Ecuador’s Indigenous Movement
In Latin America, indigenous groups are increasingly letting their voices be heard, whether through the cultural…
Malaysia’s Vision 2020
In the bustling streets of Kuala Lumpur, high sky rises are seen throughout the downtown area. The rapid…
A False Theory of True Conclusions
A Confucian adage says: “It is pointless to search for a black cat in a dark room, especially if it is not there.”…
Vote For a Better Tomorrow, Unless Tomorrow’s Government…
To vote is a civic duty, a privilege, a voice in government. However, when does a single vote translate into…
Airbus 321: Using Tragedy to Create Effective Discourse…
A tragic event occurred October 31, when a Russian Airbus A321 fatally crashed over Egypt, killing all 224 staff…