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Down But Not Out

October 21, 2009
With the US caught in a deep recession and mired in deepening debt, the status of the US dollar as the world’s reserve currency is in question. Should these questions appear warranted, a crisis of confidence could create a “self-propelling spiral” weakening the dollar further. And if the dollar...

Heed the Voice of Asia in Peace Talks

August 7, 2006
Israel’s invasion of Lebanon, combined with the unwillingness of Washington and European capitals to step in to stop the carnage, has reduced the forces of moderation in Southeast Asia, creating another potential haven for extremist activity. With images of the destruction caused by Israel’s...

G-Force

October 11, 2004
Building on the creation of the G7, several countries have conspired to establish their own G-titled alliances. Although G7 still dominates policy in international institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, these "alphanumeric bodies" have largely...

Cyber Attackers Target South Korea and US

July 9, 2009
North Koreans are thought to be behind a cyber attack aimed at South Korean and US government and business websites. The attack – known as denial of service in which malicious software instructs thousands of personal computers to visit particular websites simultaneously – is not uncommon, though a...

Globalization Offers Potential Boon for Africans

November 7, 2007
African countries, writes South African consultant Dianna Games, cannot afford to let globalization be foisted upon them. Instead, governments on the continent must actively engage in global trade and politics, so that “the benefits of the global order” will no longer elude Africans. Governments...

A Silver Lining to the US-India Nuclear Deal

October 21, 2008
India conducted nuclear research outside the limits of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, and analysts disagree whether a deal between the US and India, allowing for trade and cooperation on civilian nuclear materials, hampers or strengthens that international treaty. “Without...

Pentagon Seeking New Access Pacts for Africa Bases

July 5, 2003
The United States influence and presence in Africa is set to increase with the signing of a series of bilateral agreements between the United States and several African countries. The US is already planning to provide troops to join an international peacekeeping force in Liberia. The US is also...

The Real Foreign Hand Backing Anna

August 25, 2011
One man’s protest against corruption has caught India’s attention, ignited by trends of mass protests abroad, argues Rajiv Kumar in an opinion essay for the Hindu BusinessLine: With fewer opportunities in the West, investors flock toward emerging economies like India, bringing along new demands for...
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