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"How The West Was Lost" - A Review

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:13:22 PST

A well-written book which pulls no punches.

"It's Our Turn to East, The Story of a Kenyan Whistleblower" by Michela Wrong, A Review

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:56:52 PST

“It’s Our Turn to East, The Story of a Kenyan Whistleblower” by Michela Wrong is an important book has recently been issued in paperback, and anyone who has any interest in Africa, the International “Aid” industry and the impact of corruption should read this well-written and researched book.

The US-PRC Strategic Divide Begins

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:49:08 PST

We reproduce an article from OilPrice.com on the simmering difficulties in the strategic relationship between the US and the People’s Republic of China.

Germany's Choice

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:45:56 PST

After years of profligate spending, Greece is becoming overwhelmed. Barring some sort of large-scale bailout program, a Greek debt default at this point is highly likely.

New Tactics & Equipment in the Somali Pirates' Campaign

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:54:36 PST

This article outlines the changes in tactics and equipment used by Somali pirates who are now extending their campaign far out into the Indian Ocean, threatening all trade to and from the Gulf of Oman, and to the east coast of Africa.

The Current Situation in the North Eastern Indian Ocean

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:51:11 PST

This article looks at the current situation with regard to piracy off Somalia and the complexity of the problems affecting that country.

Are Global Oil Resources Running Out?

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:41:11 PST

This important report on oil depletion by the UK Energy Research Centre argues that Peak Oil is likely to occur by 2030, although there is a real risk that this event could occur before 2020. The policy implications of the loss of easily available oil are profound.

The Threat of War in the Persian Gulf in 2010

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:34:07 PST

Recent developments in the Middle East have increased the possibility of war between the United States and Iran. Israeli pressure on the Obama Administration is very strong and a disastrous campaign could cause havoc to the world economy by closing off 40% of the world's oil supply.

Two Leaks and the Deepening Iran Crisis

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:51:43 PST

This article was published by Stratfor.com on the 5th Oct. it is reproduced with their permission. In it the author argues that the risks of a conflict between the U.S. and Iran have grown and that recent leaks of previously classified information show that tensions are growing.

The Atomic Bazaar - William Langewiesche

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 23:56:54 PST

Review of "The Atomic Bazaar, the Rise of the Nuclear Poor" by William Langewiesch - Allen Lane, London, 2007

Trade flows' collapse continues - A Profound Threat to the World Economy

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:30:27 PST

The recent OECD report on trade flows for the G7 nations shows a dramatic collapse in world trade in 2008/2009. The ramifications of this are profound.

Somalia: A Failed State and Yemen: A Tribal Territory

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:24:35 PST

A comparison of the socio-political environment in Somalia and the Yemen, where violence, poverty and lack of resources are making piracy an attractive option.

I am Justice, A Journey Out of Africa - Paul Kenyon

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:19:02 PST

World Migration Report 2008 - Africa, Regional Overviews

I am Justice, A Journey Out of Africa - Paul Kenyon

Preface Publishing, London, 2009

Human Smoke, The Beginnings of World War II, the End of Civilization - Nicholson Baker

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 11:56:08 PST

Human Smoke, The Beginnings of World War II, the End of Civilization - Nicholson Baker

This book consists of a collection of news reports from period prior to the outbreak of World War II until the end of 1941. It is a refreshing and unusual approach to the history of the period.

Systemic Risk Reduction via Failure

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:44:30 PST

Michael S. Rozeff is a retired Professor of Finance living in East Amherst, New York. In this article he writes about the problem of systemic risk in the financial system. He says that The political system encourages wrong answers and it seeks out and supports those economists who parrot the false theories that justify the biases of the ruling politicians. The political system impedes social learning. That system claims to be saving the economic system, but it is only vastly increasing the systemic risk.

The Vanishing Face of Gaia - James Lovelock

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:33:47 PST

In his latest book James Lovelock gives a "final warning" of the threat humanity now faces.

IMF - World Economic Outlook January 2009

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:30:00 PST

The IMF report on the World Economy states that the world economy is facing a deep downturn.

WORLD FUTURE ENERGY SUMMIT, speech by Greenpeace, January 2009

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:14:46 PST

World Future Energy Summit, Abu Dhabii
Speech by Pascal Husting of Greenpeace, January 19th 2009

OECD Reports that trade flows weaken in third quarter 2008

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:10:00 PST

The OECD reports that trade flows weakened for the 7 OECD member countries in the third quarter of 2008.

Optimum Population Trust Critical of UK Population Policy

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:52:18 PST

The Optimum Population Trust believes that UK government's national security strategy recognises many of the new environmental symptoms of global insecurity but ignores their root cause - population growth.