Politics in this region are largely affected by post-colonialism, the spread of AIDS, and corruption.
Post-USSR Russia, the happenings of the European Union, the downward-spiraling economy, and what this means for Europe.
Politicolysis seeks to accentuate the importance of this region with regards to it’s historical significance, as well as the impact of change on a global scale.
While Pakistan Army battles heavily armed and fortified extremists in Swat, Buner, and nearby federally administered tribal agencies, the need for swift action has arisen elsewhere. The threat of terrorism Pakistan faces today does not emanate from the above-mentioned areas. The so called Pakistani Taliban are simply a symptom of a much larger and deeper problem. A problem personified by the investigative ‘journalist,’ associated with one of Pakistan’s eminent English dailies, Ansar Abbasi.
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The editors of the National Review put it nicely when they branded it a “re-run of a bad movie”. And heres how it goes: Russia and China say the North Korean threat is of “grave concern”, the United States calls for “tougher sanctions” and…yeah, yeah – we already know the ending of this story.
And while the American public finds itself consumed with the “compelling story” of Sonia Sotomayor, poor Kim Jong Il’s nuclear “threats” seem to be somewhat overshadowed. Even the undeniable symbolism presented in the detonating of a nuclear …
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