Since 1997, the Iranian opposition group known as the Mujahedeen-e Khalq (MEK) has been designated by the U.S. State Department as a terrorist organization.
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Bonjour, Hollande; au revoir, Franco-German partnership?
On May 6, the ever-brash Nicolas Sarkozy accepted defeat in the general election at the hand of François Hollande, the Socialist party candidate. While some welcome the departure of Sarkozy’s aggressive and irreverent style, there is a sizable possibility that Hollande will bring just as much discord as Sarkozy did, albeit for different reasons. [...]
Letter from Egypt: Perspectives on a Presidency
Egyptians have begun to look forward to a future of democracy and unprecedented freedoms. Many new political parties—representing differing interests in Egyptian society—were founded, and Egyptians have started exploring their newfound political freedoms. However, over a year since the people took to the streets in protest of the corruption and despotic regime, and with less than a [...]
A Demilitarized War on Terror
One year removed from the killing of Osama Bin Laden by U.S. Navy SEALs, it may seem out of place to argue that the American “War on Terror” is becoming less militarized. After all, the raid that took out the world’s most wanted terrorist was conducted by U.S. special operators and launched from an airbase [...]
Pondering The Possibility: Democracy in Hong Kong
Is Hong Kong immune to severe social unrest and political radicalism? In the wake of successful political uprisings in the Middle East, it is pertinent to ponder the possibility of a political uprising in Hong Kong, given their status as a Special Administrative Region of China. Slight stirrings are already evident, especially since the quest [...]
