http://www.examiner.com/x-4454-Geopolitics-Examiner?cid=exrss-Geopolitics-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:52:42 -0700 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:33:11 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-4454-Geopolitics-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Obama-treads-lightly-with-China--Americas-biggest-lender?cid=exrss-Geopolitics-Examiner   U.S. lacks leverage to curb China's currency manipulationHardliners scoffed at President Barack Obama’s reaching out to Chinese leaders in Beijing on Monday as Mr. Obama appeared to disclose a strategy of strategic cooperation with China... China Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:33:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4454-Geopolitics-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Obama-treads-lightly-with-China--Americas-biggest-lender?cid=exrss-Geopolitics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4454-Geopolitics-Examiner~y2009m11d15-US-diplomacy-lacks-moral-imperative-in-war-of-ideas-with-AlQaeda?cid=exrss-Geopolitics-Examiner   U.S. public diplomacy has not appealed to the Muslim faithfulThe U.S. is not losing the battle of perception against al-Qaeda in the Muslim world purely because they see America as a Godless society. Due to a systematic failure in public dipl... Islam al-Qaeda muslims Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:58:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4454-Geopolitics-Examiner~y2009m11d15-US-diplomacy-lacks-moral-imperative-in-war-of-ideas-with-AlQaeda?cid=exrss-Geopolitics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4454-Geopolitics-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Video-captures-Afghanistans-dark-stain-of-corruption?cid=exrss-Geopolitics-Examiner Afghanistan anti-corruption videoWho is policing the police in Afghanistan? A fair question one is compelled to ask after watching an "anti-corruption" video launched by an "oversight" department that was established a year ago ... afghanistan Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:44:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4454-Geopolitics-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Video-captures-Afghanistans-dark-stain-of-corruption?cid=exrss-Geopolitics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4454-Geopolitics-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Finland-is-worlds-most-prosperous-nation?cid=exrss-Geopolitics-Examiner Finland is ranked at the top of the 2009 Prosperity Index, a global assessment of the wealth and well being of 104 countries conducted by the Legatum Institute, a U.K.-based economic and political think tank. The study, released last week, is based ... iran pakistan China finland united states Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:12:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4454-Geopolitics-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Finland-is-worlds-most-prosperous-nation?cid=exrss-Geopolitics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4454-Geopolitics-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Arab-leaders-lambast-Clinton-for-setting-Middle-East-peace-back-a-decade?cid=exrss-Geopolitics-Examiner Hillary Fumbles and Bumbles Secretary of State Hillary Clinton dropped the ball in Israel this weekend by shockingly “misspeaking” in a surreal Bosnia crossfire-like moment, when she lauded Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's par... israel Palestine Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:32:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4454-Geopolitics-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Arab-leaders-lambast-Clinton-for-setting-Middle-East-peace-back-a-decade?cid=exrss-Geopolitics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4454-Geopolitics-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Religious-freedom-comission-demands-reform-in-Saudi-Arabia?cid=exrss-Geopolitics-Examiner After the State Department released their global assessment of religious tolerance last week, the United States Commission on Religious Freedom (USCIRF) accused President Obama of taking too soft a stance against Saudi Arabia, one of the world&rsq... human rights saudi arabia Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:22:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4454-Geopolitics-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Religious-freedom-comission-demands-reform-in-Saudi-Arabia?cid=exrss-Geopolitics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4454-Geopolitics-Examiner~y2009m10d31-US-and-Israel-prepare-for-military-action-against-Iran?cid=exrss-Geopolitics-Examiner Once again, Iran made a mockery of nuclear containment negotiations, rejecting a proposal from the International Atomic Energy Agency (I.A.E.A.) on Wednesday that was brokered by the United Nations. Iran first stalled for a week, then publicly dec... iran Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:28:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4454-Geopolitics-Examiner~y2009m10d31-US-and-Israel-prepare-for-military-action-against-Iran?cid=exrss-Geopolitics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4454-Geopolitics-Examiner~y2009m10d28-US-diplomat-resigns-over-Afghan-war-and-puts-Obama-on-hot-seat?cid=exrss-Geopolitics-Examiner The resignation of U.S. Senior Civilian Representative Matthew P. Hoh, the first high-level official to quit in protest of the Afghanistan war, has put President Obama in a quagmire. Obama is being hit from all sides - by Democrats who want the U.... afghanistan Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:30:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4454-Geopolitics-Examiner~y2009m10d28-US-diplomat-resigns-over-Afghan-war-and-puts-Obama-on-hot-seat?cid=exrss-Geopolitics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4454-Geopolitics-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Pakistan-needs-US-aid-package-now-photo-essay?cid=exrss-Geopolitics-Examiner  Doctor treats victim of suicide attack that killed 41 people in Peshewar (AP)Pakistani civilians could use some relief in light of recent horrifying events, after experiencing four major terrorist attacks over the previous nine days, including ... pakistan Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:02:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4454-Geopolitics-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Pakistan-needs-US-aid-package-now-photo-essay?cid=exrss-Geopolitics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4454-Geopolitics-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Obama-Afghanistan-strategy-at-the-mercy-of-intelligence-quality?cid=exrss-Geopolitics-Examiner Intellience quality will determine if U.S. troops will continue to die in Afghanistan (AP)Faulty intelligence might be the primary reason why George W. Bush left office with a 30% approval rating, considering Mr. Bush’s casus belli for invading... afghanistan Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:49:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4454-Geopolitics-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Obama-Afghanistan-strategy-at-the-mercy-of-intelligence-quality?cid=exrss-Geopolitics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4454-Geopolitics-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Germanys-election-not-a-mandate-for-extreme-conservatism?cid=exrss-Geopolitics-Examiner Election posters of german candidates Merkel and Westerwelle Based on the overreaction of analysts covering the results of Germany's General elections on Sunday and the country's trending towards conservatism, one would think Germany took a ste... Germany Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:07:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4454-Geopolitics-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Germanys-election-not-a-mandate-for-extreme-conservatism?cid=exrss-Geopolitics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4454-Geopolitics-Examiner~y2009m9d26-Reagans-missile-defense-dream-in-a-galaxy-far-far-away?cid=exrss-Geopolitics-Examiner Reagan delivers his 1983 "Star Wars" SpeechIt looks as if not even the force will help fulfill President Ronald Reagan’s dream of a missile shield of invulnerability that would surround and protect the United States, which was called... nuclear weapons Reagan Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:36:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4454-Geopolitics-Examiner~y2009m9d26-Reagans-missile-defense-dream-in-a-galaxy-far-far-away?cid=exrss-Geopolitics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4454-Geopolitics-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Chinese-Presidents-United-Nations-speech-rife-with-hypocrisy?cid=exrss-Geopolitics-Examiner   Chinese President Hu Jianto addresses 64th UN General AssemblyAs Chinese President Hu Jintao addressed the United Nations and had the gall to put forward an ironic four-point proposal for making the world a more lovely and harmonious place to ... united nations China Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:36:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4454-Geopolitics-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Chinese-Presidents-United-Nations-speech-rife-with-hypocrisy?cid=exrss-Geopolitics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4454-Geopolitics-Examiner~y2009m9d19-Did-Obama-sell-out-allies-by-scrapping-Bushs-BMD-plan-in-Europe?cid=exrss-Geopolitics-Examiner   By abandoning the BMD program, did U.S. abandon Poland & the Czech Republic?President Barack Obama’s polarizing announcement to scrap Bush’s plan for placing ballistic missile defense (BMD) installations in Poland and the Czech... obama nuclear weapons Europe Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:52:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4454-Geopolitics-Examiner~y2009m9d19-Did-Obama-sell-out-allies-by-scrapping-Bushs-BMD-plan-in-Europe?cid=exrss-Geopolitics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4454-Geopolitics-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Thanks-but-no-thanks-to-opponents-of-Chicago-2016-Olympic-bid?cid=exrss-Geopolitics-Examiner    Mayor Daley stirs up city council support for Chicago hosting 2016 OlympicsI wonder if critics who have been passionately opposing Chicago's bid to be the host city of the 2016 Olympics believe, deep within their hearts, that they are ac... Chicago 2016 Olympics Mayor Daley Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:33:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4454-Geopolitics-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Thanks-but-no-thanks-to-opponents-of-Chicago-2016-Olympic-bid?cid=exrss-Geopolitics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4454-Geopolitics-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Osama-bin-Laden-justifies-911-attacks-in-address-to-the-American-people?cid=exrss-Geopolitics-Examiner    Bin Laden calls Obama "powerless" in new audio tapeTwo days after 9/11, Osama bin Laden reportedly released an audiotape entitled “An Address to the American People” on Monday, consisting of justification for al-Qae... al-Qaeda Osama Bin Laden Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:06:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4454-Geopolitics-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Osama-bin-Laden-justifies-911-attacks-in-address-to-the-American-people?cid=exrss-Geopolitics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4454-Geopolitics-Examiner~y2009m9d11-US-rejects-Iran-nuclear-proposal-but-Russia-disagrees?cid=exrss-Geopolitics-Examiner   Iran insists its rocket building program is for satellites (BBC)Not only did Russia and the U.S. disagree on Iran’s nuclear proposals, which the U.S. said did not address concern over Iran’s nuclear ambitions, but Russia said they ... iran Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:35:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4454-Geopolitics-Examiner~y2009m9d11-US-rejects-Iran-nuclear-proposal-but-Russia-disagrees?cid=exrss-Geopolitics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4454-Geopolitics-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Why-bombing-Irans-nuclear-sites-will-not-be-easy?cid=exrss-Geopolitics-Examiner   Taking out Iran's nuclear program is rife with challengesAmidst the rhetoric of Israel and/or the U.S. conducting airstrikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities is lost the reality that this will be a monumentally difficult feat to accompl... iran Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:55:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4454-Geopolitics-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Why-bombing-Irans-nuclear-sites-will-not-be-easy?cid=exrss-Geopolitics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4454-Geopolitics-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Iraq-police-man-Syrian-border-accuse-Damascus-of-harboring-terrorists?cid=exrss-Geopolitics-Examiner   Maliki (left) discussed border security with Assad Aug 19 Reuters reports that the Iraqi Prime Minister personally ordered thousands of extra Iraqi police to man the Syrian border, accusing Damascus of providing a safe haven for foreign S... Iraq syria Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:59:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4454-Geopolitics-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Iraq-police-man-Syrian-border-accuse-Damascus-of-harboring-terrorists?cid=exrss-Geopolitics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4454-Geopolitics-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Scenes-from-Afghanistan?cid=exrss-Geopolitics-Examiner A day in the life of an Afghan is like no other, exemplified by the bloody and tragic days of the previous week. This photo essay is filled with scenes of carnage from a Taliban suicide attack.  Political turmoil as the country still waits for r... afghanistan Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:07:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4454-Geopolitics-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Scenes-from-Afghanistan?cid=exrss-Geopolitics-Examiner