A Just Desert for Russia: U.S. Troops In Its Yard
By Adian Dion Staff Writer The United States sent nearly 4,000 soldiers and 58 Abram tanks into Poland last week,
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French Parties Seek to Capitalize on Hollande’s Troubles as Presidential Election Nears
With more than 3.2 million ballots counted in France’s November 20 presidential primary, former president Nicolas Sarkozy accepted defeat. He acknowledged that he did not win over the majority of voters and respects the outcome of the elections, he said in a speech at his campaign headquarters in Paris.
Read MoreInternal Euroscepticism Threatens the EU
The European Union is often touted as the exemplar in international cooperation, but the Union is facing a number of grave threats that could ultimately tear it apart, from disputes over Ukrainian and Turkish membership to continued economic collapse in the PIGS (Portugal, Italy, Greece, and Spain) states. Yet, the greatest adversary the EU must face is an enemy from within the gates: the growing number of Eurosceptics.
Read MoreFocus on Prison Conditions: Norway
Prison systems and prisoner treatment in Norway yields positive results as recidivism rates are very low in Norway among other Scandinavian countries.
Read MoreFollowing Divisive Election and Alleged Coup Plots Montenegrin PM Steps Down, Citing Foreign Interference
Montenegro’s long serving Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic has stepped down as head of the nation’s government amidst claims of foreign interference in the country’s elections. Djukanovic’s announcement comes amid heightened tensions within the country following his Democratic Party of Socialists’ first place finish in the parliamentary election.
Read MoreHigh Court Blocks Theresa May From Bypassing Parliament on Brexit
After months of uncertainty and volatility in the markets surrounding the Brexit vote, a ruling by the High Court in early November added another obstacle to the British government’s plan to withdraw from the European Union.
Read MorePizza War Reveals Much About Turkish-Armenian Relations
Flatbread has become the latest subject of conflict between Turkey and Armenia.
Read MoreEarthquakes in Italy Put Cultural Heritage Sites at Risk
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck central Italy on October 30, as reported by The Washington Post. No deaths were reported, although 300 people were killed when an earthquake struck the same area in August.
Read MoreRussia Voted Off Human Rights Council
On October 28, the United Nations General Assembly voted by secret ballot to elect 14 new states to serve on the Human Rights Council. As inter-governmental body within the U.N., the 47-member council is responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights all over the world.
Read MoreOpposition to CETA Bodes Trouble for Future EU Trade Deals
The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the European Union is now facing opposition from Wallonia, the French-speaking region of Belgium.
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