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Russia Plays the Oil Card with a Divided Europe

May 24, 2007
Britain is smarting from Russian refusal to hand over its citizen sought for murder charges in London. Russia's President Vladimir Putin and European Union leaders recently clashed over democratic freedoms at an acrimonious summit overshadowed by Moscow’s decision to ban Garry Kasparov, chess...

Local Tricks to Tackle Climate Shifts

February 4, 2005
Though the recent Indian Ocean tsunami had little do with climate change, it highlighted the vulnerability of the coastal areas of the region. As scientists anticipate rising sea levels in the coming decades, new strategies are needed to protect low-lying countries and small island states across...

In Florida Groves, Cheap Labor Means Machines

March 22, 2004
In Florida citrus groves, where most of the crop is still harvested by hand, machines are still a rare sight. As technological improvements take hold, however, Florida growers are seeing less need for the Latin American migrants who currently do much of the work. Facing increasingly fierce...

The Poisonous Legacy of the Iraq War – Part II

March 19, 2007
The term "jihad" is often used to describe the violent struggle against those outside the community of Islamic believers. Yet jihad is also the struggle within each Muslim's heart, an attempt to abide by the teachings of the Koran. This article is the second of a two-part series that...

Vatican Says Lawmakers Have Duty to Oppose Gay Marriage

July 31, 2003
In North America and Europe, recognition of gay rights is slowly growing. Homosexual civil unions – which grant same sex couples the same rights and responsibilities of married couples – are legal in several European countries, including Germany, France, Sweden, and Denmark. Canada recently...

Oil, Minerals and the Militarisation of Globalisation

March 30, 2010
A new study links conflicts in Africa to the foreign policy of the United States. The study says the American government is motivated by the desire to control natural resources – not a new allegation – and has set up military commands around the world to ensure that control. In particular, the...

“Big Brother” Technology Comes to Australia's Shops

March 23, 2015
Most shoppers realize that retailers analyze internet traffic to study consumer habits. But free wireless in retail stores, restaurants and hotels could also turn consumer phones into tracking devices. “Retailers and other businesses with high foot traffic - such as pubs, cafes and restaurants -...

Japan's Shake-Up Unearths Lessons

March 14, 2011
The massive earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan shows how disasters can destroy lives, wipe out cities and entire industries in a moment. But the experience also proves the value of governance, writes analyst David Rothkopf. Though hard to believe early in the crisis, preparation and...
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