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United Way to a New Political Europe

Dominique de Villepin June 30, 2005
Debate over Europe's identity crisis, ignited by the rejection of the EU Constitution, was further stoked this week when British Prime Minister Tony Blair spoke before the EU Parliament. Blair enters his term as EU President armed with a plan to modernize Europe and redirect funds from agricultural subsidies to industry and research. His proposals have attracted support from all corners of...

Brazilians Streaming into US Through Mexican Border

Larry Rohter June 30, 2005
After Mexicans themselves, Brazilians make up the largest proportion of migrants entering the US via the Mexican border. Taking advantage of Mexico's waiving of entrance visa requirements for Brazilians, those looking to enter the US for work and residence frequently sign up with a trafficking agency to transport them into America. Though Brazil's economy is flourishing, employment and...

A Message to the South

Boutros Boutros-Ghali June 30, 2005
Is the UN in crisis? Former Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali thinks so. He claims that the liberalized theories of globalization have eroded the importance of the UN’s core powers and responsibilities, and that solutions to the crisis are long-term and intricate. The newest crop of post-Cold War conflicts, increasingly difficult to resolve, leave a larger peacekeeping role for the UN. But...

Russia and Poland Seek Restored Relevance in the New Middle East

Jerzy Zdanowski June 28, 2005
Russia's role in the Middle East has always been a crucial part of its global strategy. During the Cold War, the Soviets sought allies amongst states that were alienated by the Americans. Now, Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking to cash in on current economic and political possibilities in the Middle East. Russia is establishing important trade ties with countries like Turkey, as...

It's Time for Pakistan to Play a Larger Regional Role

Aparna Shivpuri Singh June 23, 2005
With the completion of diplomatic visits to Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Brunei, Pakistan now participates in the growing trend of bilateral alliances in Asia. As Pakistan's economy opens to foreign investment, the government is courting Southeast Asian nations and promoting a bid to become a full member of ASEAN. Success thus far is partly due to its cooperation with Asian countries...

American Character Gets Mixed Reviews

June 23, 2005
According to a survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, America's worldwide reputation continues to suffer. The Pew Global Attitudes Project, co-chaired by former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and former Senator John C. Danforth, surveyed nearly 17,000 countries to assess their opinions about their own nations and the rest of the world. The 2005 survey revealed that, although US...

Europe in Disarray – Part II

Jonathan Fenby June 23, 2005
"Europe faces a challenge for which, in its present state, it may not be prepared," writes Jonathan Fenby in the second installment of YaleGlobal's two-part series on turbulence in the European Union. Fenby suggests that domestic leadership failures in European nations created the vacuum at the heart of the EU. Citing the French and Dutch rejections of the EU constitution, Fenby...