Because the King Says “Yes”
Before King Mohammed VI concluded his historic speech announcing the greatly anticipated new constitution that he alleged would make Morocco into a viable democracy, thousands of jubilant Moroccans – some unsubstantiated reports described intoxicated crack heads enlisted by government handlers – flooded the streets of Casablanca and Rabat waving flags, enskying pictures of the king, [...]
Freedom for Palestine
Nakba In 1995 I was in Israel. It was May and I, with my friends were celebrating יום העצמאות (Yom ha’atzmaut) the holiday that celebrates Israel‘s declaration of independence. It was an exciting and passionate time. I was young, fiercely Jewish, scandalously apolitical and embarrassingly naïve. I understood something of Zionism but not enough to [...]
Despite rise of food price in Bangladesh, poverty has also reduced slightly
The poor communities in Bangladesh described their eating habits have changed and forgotten the taste of red meat or even lentils. The kitchens, traditionally dominated by women have pieces of chicken and fish species which they never have previously considered to eat. Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Tip on Hyves Share on [...]
Impoverishing Africa: EU and China’s illegal fishing
The process of appropriation is how the market economy works, but there is a vast difference in trade relationships between advanced nations – US and Japan, or France and Germany – than there is between advanced nations and underdeveloped ones – US and Guatemala, or France the Cameroons. The unequal terms of trade are a [...]
Lone wolf terrorist threat increasing, say security experts
The most significant domestic terrorism threat over the next five years will be the lone actor, or “lone wolf” terrorist. They typically draw ideological inspiration from formal terrorist organizations, but operate on the fringes of those movements. With the Muslim world in turmoil, terrorist organizations are likely to find more and more recruits for their [...]
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