How Far Did Obama’s Pivot to Asia Get?
Beyond hard power, the Obama administration has sought to advance most of its interests in the Asia-Pacific under the aegis of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal.
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Nusra Front Becomes Invaluable Asset to Syrian Rebels
Originally named Jabhat al-Nusra, which means “The Support Front” in Arabic, the group pledged allegiance to Al Qaeda in April 2013 and served as the network’s official Syrian branch until recently, according to BBC.
Read MoreMother Teresa’s Canonization Prompts Praise and Controversy
Unlike the canonizations of Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII, Mother Teresa’s sainthood was not met with universal praise.
Read MoreWith President Nearby, Explosion Kills 14 in the Philippines
The blast occurred outside the Marco Polo Hotel, where President Rodrigo Duterte, who was in Davao City at the time of the blast, frequently stays and hosts political meetings.
Read MoreMerkel’s CDU Suffers Defeat in German State Elections
The election results in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the state represented by Angela Merkel when she was first elected to the Bundestag, could foretell more losses for her party in next year’s general election.
Read MoreImpeached Rousseff Departs, But Corruption Remains
Despite her impeachment, Dilma Rousseff was never found to have been directly involved in corruption schemes, unlike many in her party.
Read MoreWest Africa Recovers From the Shadow of Ebola
While post-Ebola recovery has been slow, and Sierra Leone was declared Ebola-free only this June, there are signs of a return to normalcy.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreWhat’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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