The Russian Bear Emerges From His Cave
It seems that the Cold War never truly died, but that the Russian bear only went into hibernation to assess its damages.
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What’s Wrong with Brazil’s Olympics?
As the Olympics open, Brazil faces a president’s impeachment, an economy in recession, high murder and crime rates, construction delays, corruption charges, and the Zika virus.
Read MoreWritings on the Wall: The Texts Governing the Islamic State
If religion, as many scholars argue, is inherently neutral — neither violent nor peaceful — how can an “Islamic state” be so committed to such violent acts?
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Chinese Execution Numbers Remain Shrouded Among Decline
China’s current decline in executions to globalization, and people’s greater freedom to express themselves online.
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Armenia, Azerbaijan Tensions Flare Again Since 1994 Truce
The two former Soviet republics are trapped in a decade’s long squabble over the contested Armenian, mountainous region that was formerly a part of the Azerbaijani SSR. With independence being declared in 1991 and a three year war following it, Russia stepped in and was able to broker a truce between the two countries.
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Can Syria Be Whole Again?
Some suspect that the partition plan is a Russian idea, and the United States is simply following along. It is also uncertain how the recent withdrawal of Russian forces will affect the ceasefire.
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2016 Bombings Across the Globe: How ISIS Has Grown in Scope
Considering the sheer volume of these bombings, the details can get lost in the news cycle, here is the Envoy’s briefing on 2016 bombings with casualties above 20.
Read MoreSyrian Ceasefire Begins, A Shaky Peace Holds
The peace was a welcome sign for many in the war-torn country. Key rebel cities like Aleppo and Homs hosted new protests against the Assad regime, with the slogan, “The Revolution Continues.”
Read MoreItalian Senate Approves Civil Unions, Upholds Ban on Adoptions
The passage of the bill in the lower legislature would no longer make Italy the only country in Western Europe to not recognize civil unions, but it would still remain the only country that fails to recognize adoptions, according to CNN.
Read MoreVenezuela-Guyana Border Dispute Escalates
Although Venezuela towers over Guyana in both size and military stature, the clash between the two nations has restarted upon the recent discovery of oil sources in the waters near Guyana’s borders.
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