Is the United States Going to Bomb Iran?
A recent flurry of statements by senior US officials indicates that the United States has opted to take a hard-line approach towards Iran, which many analysts believe could build a nuclear bomb within the next four years. European leaders have been quick to stress the need for diplomacy over military action. In public the White [...]
¿Es posible reformar la ONU?
El pasado 2 de diciembre, el Secretario General de las Naciones Unidas, Kofi Annan, hizo público el esperado informe sobre la reforma interna de la organización. El informe presentado por Kofi Annan el pasado 2 de diciembre propone una reestructuración de la ONU con el propósito de que sea más eficaz y equitativa. Las numerosas [...]
The Geopolitics of Tsunami Relief
The global response to the Indian Ocean seaquake and tsunami disaster has been unprecedented. More than 50 governments and agencies have pledged some US$5 billion in aid; companies and individuals have promised another US$1.5 billion. Although this generosity will create a number of diplomatic openings, the long-term implications for international politics will be limited.