The world wide immigration which has witnessed over 200,000,000 people move from their homelands elsewhere in the world remains a topic which has caused differing views to emerge among European Union members. French President Sarkozy has proposed stricter and more uniform approaches to dealing with the issue of illegal immigration although not all member […]

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President Mbeki of South Africa was subjected to a blistering attack from G-8 leaders for his abject failure to act in the role of mediator regarding the situation in Zimbabwe where his close friendship with President Mugabe has made him blind to the violence that has ripped apart the nation. In heated exchanges by President […]

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Many observers are raising questions regarding the bombing of India’s embassy in Kabul a few days ago and wondering if the event is somehow connected to the ongoing dispute between India and Pakistan over the Kashmir issue. Pakistan military Intelligence was the original sponsor of the Taliban and regards Afghanistan as its own special interest […]

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The notorious Clinton administration policy of “don’t ask, don’t tell” never resolved issues dealing with the position of gays and lesbians in the armed forces. Pretending what was only resulted in disjointed policies under which some were dismissed while others were allowed to serve. A mew study commissioned by the Michael D. Palm Center […]

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The head of Sweden’s armed forces entered the debate dealing with passage of a new law which allows the National Defense Radio Establishment to monitor all incoming and out going calls entering or leaving Sweden. Supreme Commander Haken Syren was upset at comments made in parliament during debate over the law and termed them “unfortunate” […]

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The cease fire between Israel and Hamas is in danger of being fractured by the actions of dissidents who continue firing rockets into Israel. However, it now appears likely that Hamas leaders intend to carry out provisions of the cease fire even if it means arresting those who attempt to anger Israel. Mohamed Abu Ermana, […]

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Prime Minister Maliki said his government wants to conclude an agreement with the United States of America pertaining to complete assumption of power by Iraq and a timetable indicating the process by which American troops would leave his nation. He is under pressure from many Iraqi lawmakers who want foreigners out of their country and […]

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The Chinese government is working hard to present a picture of a nation enjoying prosperity and free of ethnic or cultural conflict, but there are persistent signs hostility to the dominant Han majority is widespread . The city of Kashgar lies on the old Silken Road which historically was a gateway to the West and […]

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The world has been witnessing a tremendous dispersal of people to every region of the planet including such northern climes as Norway. During the past decade, Oslo, capital of the nation, has witnessed a remarkable spurt in its immigrant population which have quickly become an indispensable component of the nation’s ability to raise economic standards. […]

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The G-8 nations came under heavy fire from critics who charge the industrial powers continually make promises about large amounts of aid to under developed nations but the rhetoric is not always accompanied by action. President Robert Zoellick of the World Bank, says “when the G-8 leaders make various commitments, it’s important to have a […]

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