Nigerian Terror Attacks Might Indicate Escalation of MEND Terrorist Organization
The October 1, 2010 attack during the celebration of Nigeria’s 50th anniversary of independence has been attributed to a terrorist organization known as the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), but there are questions as to whether MEND actually carried out the attack. Initially, MEND claimed responsibility for the car bomb attack [...]
Another Israel-Hezbollah War Looming?
Four years after the Hezbollah terrorist organization and the state of Israel waged war against one another, Hezbollah’s strength—militarily and politically—has never looked better. In 2006, Hezbollah captured two Israeli border patrolmen and initiated strategic rocket attacks on Israeli towns, provoking a war with Israel. The month-long war was devastating, killing about 1,200 Lebanese (many [...]
President Karzai Taking “Bags” of Cash from Iran
The war in Afghanistan continues to challenge the traditional scope of what we think of as war and victory. Recent reports of money from Iran being funneled to Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai through close associates is another example of the complex regional situation. The situation is best summed up by General Petraeus, who said, “What [...]
Egypt and Thirsty Neighbors At Odds Over Nile
Nearly 100 years ago, an agreement under British colonial rule reserved 80% of the Nile River’s water for use by Egypt and Sudan. This is different from nearly every other water situation in the world, as the upstream entities—in this case Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Congo, Burundi, and Rwanda—have the superior bargaining position and significant [...]
North Korea’s Communist Party Appoints Future Leadership
After two postponements due to the uncertainty of the health of Kim Jong-il, the ruling Korean Worker’s Party met in congress for the first time in 30 years at the Mansudae Assembly Hall in the North Korean capital, Pyongyang, last Tuesday. To the surprise of no one, Kim Jong-il was re-appointed as general secretary of [...]
China-Japan Crisis Reminds Asia of Need for U.S. Power
The recent arrest of a Chinese trawler captain by Japan became a major international incident between the two Asian powers. The situation appeared to come to an end when Japan released Captain Zhan Qixiong, but China has now demanded a formal apology and financial compensation from Japan. In perceived retaliation against Japan, China continues to detain [...]
More Antics From Ahmadinejad
Recently, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s presence in the media and all over New York has escalated and not without attracting some global attention. President Ahmadinejad’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly on September 23rd was more of a spectacle for show than a serious representation of Iran’s humanitarian effort, supposedly the topic of his speech. [...]
PAI OP-ED: Yemen Becomes Terrorist Haven
Download OP-ED – Yemen: The Newest Front in the War on Terror or Read Article Online Pax Americana Institute Executive Director Drew Davis also serves on the commentary team for Capital Newspapers headquartered in Madison, WI. Capital News overseas the production of the Wisconsin State Journal, the Capital Times and the following publications: Baraboo News [...]
President Fails to Highlight OIF Successes In Speech – WHAT?!
With the country tuning in to watch the president announce the official conclusion of Operation Iraqi Freedom, it was odd, dissatisfying and bewildering not to hear a specific highlighting of the war’s many success stories. From schools to hospitals, prisons to roads and oil to diplomacy, hundreds of personal, professional and international success stories remain [...]
The Case for a Strong International Affairs Budget
Since the height of the Cold War, the U.S. International Affairs budget steadily declined until reaching a historic low of $21 billion for FY 1995. While the significantly larger defense budget was drastically reduced, the already-smaller International Affairs budget suffered even more in terms of percentage of reduction. From 1992 to 1998, the International Affairs [...]
