Italy has always been an oddity. It is much admired for its history and ambiance by tourists (and especially by Americans). However, in Europe it is viewed as out of touch and irrelevant in terms of any current geopolitical influence. Its government has often been dysfunctional, but at this moment
Gaddafi has long had the dream of an African coalition (with him at its head obviously) that could rival the likes of NATO or the EU. From time to time, Gaddafi will make little gestures that position him as the generous Emperor able to bestow beneficence on the people of the African continent. Whi
Gaza is out of the daily headlines other than as an academic policy debating point, but the reality of life on the ground there should still be a stain on Israel's moral claim for statehood recognition by Hamas. If there is a chance for peace, then it will require the meeting of minds in a politi
05.2.2009 | Israel, Middle East, Palestine | Clarity Staff Reporter
China has long been intent in expanding its influence across the Southeast Asian (ASEAN) region. With many economies in that area in turmoil as Western demand and tourism diminishes on the double edged blade of economic woe and an over-blown potential for a supposed worldwide pandemic, China with
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