World Politics Review
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 - 07:15
And so Central Asians, who know they are much farther from the West, both literally and figuratively, than Ukraine is, will see this as yet another reason to mistrust Western partners as a hedge against Russia.
Friday, March 7, 2014 - 00:00
The effects these sporadic drug liberalization policies by local governments may have on neighboring states, countries and regions are manifold
Tuesday, February 4, 2014 - 00:00
No civilians should die in midair because a government, lacking capable land forces, sees no other option but to shoot to kill.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014 - 10:53
Can Estonian soldiers defend their country by fighting in the middle of Africa? Last week, the European Union approved plans to send up to 1,000 troops to the Central African Republic (CAR).
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - 07:23
Despite its status as a poor, landlocked country in the midst of West Africa, Burkina Faso plays an important role in the region and for its international partners.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013 - 00:00
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's party won roughly half of the votes in municipal elections held this weekend, strengthening the government's position as it confronts an ongoing economic crisis.
Friday, December 6, 2013 - 00:00
The incident illustrates the complex political waters that the government of Bolivian President Evo Morales has to navigate in meeting the demands of its coca grower base while reducing coca cultivated for illicit markets.
Thursday, December 5, 2013 - 00:00
The Obama administration should rethink its stated opposition to Bolivia's coca control efforts and recognize that the solution to the problems caused by drug use in the United States cannot be found in Bolivia, but only within our own borders.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013 - 00:00
Balancing the terms of any peace deal with the need to maintain close ties with the U.S. will remain a priority in Bogota in the months to come.
Friday, November 15, 2013 - 00:00
The Knights Templar and other gangs vie for control of Michoacan "as if it were a pirate's bounty," while "municipal officials and police are either subjugated by or in collusion with the criminals," the 75-year-old bishop wrote.