It is still uncertain whether Somalia and Ethiopia will truly reach a lasting peace. The crisis in Somalia threatens the future stability of the region. It is comprised of the following issues, …
Pope Makes Turkish Mosque Visit
Worries about the Pope?s four-day visit to Turkey last week caused a great deal of anxiety for both visitor and host . Turkey faced a conundrum over the visit: they wanted to be seen as gracious …
Fake Passport Test Highlights Vulnerability
A recent examination highlighted the vulnerability of Europe?s border security. The security implemented so far has not resulted in border patrols as an efficient anti-counterfeit entity, although …
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A Future for Haiti
The security situation continues to be potentially destabilizing, specifically the crime and gang situation in the capital, Port-au-Prince. Haiti?s growth as a narcotics transit point from Latin …
Cuba?s Economic Environment After Fidel
The conspicuous absence of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro from Cuba?s annual military parade, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Granm landing and the subsequent creation of the Revolutionary Armed …
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Blair Seeks to Extend Britain?s Nuclear Deterrent
Prime Minister Tony Blair has called for Britain to continue their nuclear rearming, calling it ?the ultimate insurance? in a time of new and increased threats. He proposed for Britain to maintain …
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The Green Scare: An International Day of Solidarity
In early 2004, the FBI merged seven independent investigations focusing on the domestic terrorist groups the Earth Liberation Front (ELF; Group Profile) and the Animal Liberation Front (ALF; Group …
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Attack on the Naval War College
The Washington Times reported that the US Naval War College discovered a breach in its computer network on November 15, 2006 (source). According to the report, a Naval War College professor, Air …
Al-Qaeda Threatens to Attack Europe during Holidays
European authorities have been warned that al-Qaeda may be planning a large-scale attack against air and rail travel during the upcoming holiday season (source). Arab and Western intelligence …
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Changes Possible in Bahraini Politics
In Bahrain's recent elections, the main opposition, a Shiite party, swept lower house elections in the state dominated by a minority bloc of Sunnis. Western media reports hailed the elections as …
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