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Why Most Arabs Ignore the US Presidential Election

Rami G. Khouri October 20, 2004
As the American public bears down for its presidential election, the frenzy of debate in the US is met with a general lack of interest in the Middle East. On the issues of concern, primarily the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the situation in Iraq, Middle Easterners see little difference between the two main candidates. The gap between American policies and Arab interests is widening, says The...

US Presidential Campaigns and the World – Part II

Alan Bisbort October 20, 2004
Environmentalists all over the world may be aghast at the US lack of concern about global warming, but the American electorate has been left blissfully undisturbed. This year's presidential candidates have been almost entirely silent when it comes to the environment, a politically divisive issue that – contrary to public belief in the United States – remains globally relevant. According to...

Rex Americana

Seema Sirohi October 19, 2004
As the US presidential campaigns come to a close, many Indian Americans support John Kerry because of his strong civil rights message, though those more financially successful favor Bush's tax policies. India itself, despite traditionally leaning toward Democrats, is split down the middle regarding this election. According to this Outlook India analysis, US election results will define...

Akayev: We Do Democracy the Kyrgyz Way

Erdin Beshimov October 18, 2004
The path of many Central Asian states from crumbling Soviet control to democracy has been littered with problems. Though nominally democratic, governments have maintained tight control over their states, leading to a growing number of human rights violations against political dissidents throughout the region. Nevertheless, Central Asian officials like Kyrgyz President Askar Akayev, respond to...

US Presidential Campaigns and the World – Part I

Kyle Usrey October 18, 2004
The two candidates in the US elections have showed the gulf of difference that exists on many policies. But they seem to share one thing in common: foreign trade is seen as the culprit behind many of the citizens’ economic woes. Kyle Usrey writes that protectionist rhetoric is shortsighted and dangerous to the US economy. Critiques of outsourcing are misplaced in their diagnosis. In fact,...

¿Amenaza el déficit estadounidense la estabilidad financiera mundial?

Hilton Root October 15, 2004

Globalization and the Political Future of Nigeria

Sam Ejike Okoye October 15, 2004
Although some may doubt the impact of globalization on the African continent, the recent surge of world oil prices to their highest recorded levels, triggered by the threat of strike in Nigeria may dispel the myth. If levels remain above US$50 per barrel through the coming winter, a worldwide recession is not out of the question, the article says. Today's economic, scientific, environmental...