The Pakistani Supreme Court removed the biggest obstacle to President Prevez Musharraf’s run for presidency when it dismissed petitions seeking to disqualify the US-ally from the presidential …
Security Gaps Along the US-Canada Border
A new report from the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) has highlighted the numerous security vulnerabilities that remain along the United States-Canada border. The report, which also …
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Leaked Documents Highlight Chicago Transit Vulnerabilities
In 2002, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) hired a consulting firm to provide 35 different terrorist threat assessment scenarios relating to the Chicago’s Metra and CTA transit systems. The …
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Burma’s Digital Revolution
The recent protests against the military junta in Burma, (also known as Myanmar), have again highlighted the vital role of technology in revolutionary movements. Technology’s Role in Revolutionary …
Bangladesh: The Latest in Cartoon Violence
Hundreds of Islamic hardliners and activists from Hizbut Tahir and other various organizations descended to the streets of Bangladesh to protest the publication of a cartoon that allegedly ridicules …
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Mexico: Calderon’s Economic Reforms
Felipe Calderon’s narrow victory in the 2006 presidential election and the subsequent political deadlock that ensued throughout Mexico, prompted by political fraud accusations and election theft …
Iran: Sanctions, Dialogue, or Both
High-level meetings are scheduled this week to discuss the United Nations Security Council’s (UNSC) imposition of a third round of sanctions on Iran. Ongoing debate concerning the effectiveness of …
Burma: Monks Continue Largest Protest in Decades
On September 24, 2007, tens of thousands of people poured into the capital of Burma joining Buddhist monks who have been protesting the military government for seven straight days. Sporadic …
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Arabian Peninsula: GCC States Unlikely to “Unpeg” Dollar Standard
The United States Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut on September 18, 2007, has sparked concerns over the possibility that Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states – which include Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, …
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Angola: Slow Movement Towards Elections
Angola’s 10-month long voter registration campaign ended on September 15, 2007, after a 90-day extension. According to the government, 8 million Angolans registered to vote during the process. The …
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