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Iran’s Shifting Stance on Syria, Israel, and Nuclear Power
In the past few days, the international community has seen a series of surprising gestures from Iran, indicating a possible shift in posture. The West has grown accustomed to former
India’s Economic Ills Cause Rupee to Tumble
With tapering looming on the horizon, and many observers predicting the Fed to start hiking interest rates very soon, the rupee has been plunging downwards to record lows. Low interest
Op-Ed: The US Has No Coherent Strategy in Syria
When Congress returns from vacation on September 9th, it will begin to debate an appropriate response to the use of chemical weapons in Syria. President Obama warned last year that Syria should
Mongolia Reverses Foreign Investment Law to Revive Economy
The Parliament of Mongolia held an emergency session between September 2 and September 6. The main issue discussed during this session was legislation governing Mongolian foreign investment. Due to a
Overdue Privatization Looms in Slovenia After Euro-crisis
Long lauded as the European poster child for successful post-communist liberalization and integration, Slovenia has felt the brunt of the global and European economic crises. After gaining independence from Yugoslavia
Kazakhstan Pegs Tenge to Foreign Currency Basket
Starting September 2nd, Kazakhstan will peg the tenge to a basket of foreign currencies, effectively ending the managed float that was put in place in March 2011. The basket will
All-In Nation Growth Agenda, In or Out?
All-In Nation is a collaboration between the Center for American Progress and PolicyLink, and it is centered on exploring ways to create broad-based economic growth. Their progressive agenda is to
Trans-Adriatic Pipeline Enhances European Energy Security
Those concerned with European energy are excited for the arrival of finalized plans for the Southern Gas Corridor that will carry natural gas from Azerbaijan, through Turkey, Albania, Greece to
“Everything On Table” in New Middle East Peace Talks
Since the failure of the Oslo Accords over two decades ago, there have been a several attempts made to reach a peace agreement between the Israelis and Palestinians. The latest
U.S. Air Force expands Asia Pacific presence
The United States has worked to enhance its military positioning in the Asia-Pacific as part of its strategic “pivot”. Last month, the Saipan Tribune wrote that the U.S. Air Force
