Highlights - AOIM’s professional media arm has steadily improved its media productions, to include its website, videos and statements, throughout the past year - We believe he organization has …
China: 2008 Olympics, Environmental Concerns
Highlights - Pollution is the leading concern for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in the run-up to the Olympics - China’s rapid economic growth is a major contributing factor to the low …
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California Fires Highlight Threat to Homeland
Highlights - While the complete extent of the damage is yet unknown, preliminary estimates have placed the financial costs of the California fires at well above US$1 billion - Arson is an …
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Connect Africa: Aiding Peace or Fomenting Instability?
Highlights - Connect Africa aims to dramatically increase Internet penetration rates throughout Africa - While greater access to information would appear to aid peace and stability, it is instead …
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Philippines: Cause of Manila Blast Still Unknown
Highlights -The cause of the deadly mall explosion in Manila is still undetermined -An Islamist militant group thought to be inactive claimed responsibility -Timing and location of blast indicate …
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Pakistan: The Rise of Musharraf’s ‘Quiet Man’
Highlights -New Intelligence Chief is trusted Musharraf official -According to a western official, Kiyani “is the best man for the job” -Will serve Musharraf loyally in near-term Last month, …
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France: Transit Unions Strike; Sarkozy Steps Up to the Plate
Highlights -Commuter rail traffic stopped due to transport strike -French President Nicolas Sarkozy touts intended pension “privilege” reforms -Amidst a decline in public support Sarkozy will …
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Russia: An Uneasy Alliance with Iran
Highlights -Russia is engaging Iran in order to counter US influence in the region -While Russia is aiding Iran’s civilian nuclear development, it is likely that the Russian government is also …
Syria: Turkish Friendship An Oasis
Highlights -As a result of increased interdependence between the two countries, Syria will maintain a policy of unfettered support for Turkish policies - Syria is under pressure from US and is …
Ecuador: The Plight of an Oil Industry
Highlights - New decree forces foreign oil companies to pay 99 percent of their windfall profits - Ecuador’s output is declining - Correa turns to Chavez for assistance Private oil companies …
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