Category Archives: World Politics

The Toughest Job In Europe?

Posted on May 7, 2012 by John Reed

As Francois Hollande wins the French presidential election, he will find his honeymoon period much shorter than previous incumbents: http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/05/07/uk-france-election-projections-idUKBRE8450AT20120507

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To Spend Or Not To Spend. That is The Question.

Posted on April 29, 2012 by John Reed

Austerity measures across Europe are creating a new depth of political opposition which seems to be based on lack of trust in our leaders: http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2012/apr/29/europe-revolt-against-austerity  

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Pre-Election Protectionism?

Posted on April 11, 2012 by John Reed

Will protectionist measures like this slacken off after the Presidential election later this year? http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/04/11/uk-india-usa-trade-idUKBRE83A03720120411

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A Momentous Day for Senegal?

Posted on March 27, 2012 by John Reed

So far, so good. Senegal’s incumbent President concedes defeat peacefully following the presidential election. Let’s hope this marks a new dawn for African politics. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-17514525

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Not Sure That Division Will Mean Progress

Posted on March 7, 2012 by John Reed

As Syria descends into a bloody power struggle, this is probably not the time for the East of Libya to separate from the rest of the country. The country is stronger united. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/eastern-libyans-seek-autonomy-7542334.html

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First Russia, Now China

Posted on March 4, 2012 by John Reed

Assad will remain unless the entire world community speaks with one voice. Russia, and now China have lost patience with his murderous regime: http://sg.news.yahoo.com/china-demands-end-violence-syria-blocks-aid-053322290.html

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Something to Celebrate

Posted on February 29, 2012 by John Reed

The BBC World Service is 80 years old, and remains a source of information and hope to  oppressed people throughout the world: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p002vsn9

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New Start or more of the Same?

Posted on February 27, 2012 by John Reed

Yemenis are hopeful of a new beginning as Saleh steps down: http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2012/02/201222774749787487.html

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Kazakhstan Leading The Way

Posted on February 3, 2012 by John Reed

The world needs nuclear as part of the energy mix, but nuclear production needs to be focussed on peaceful applications: http://security.blogs.cnn.com/2012/02/02/kazakhstan-no-regrets-over-nukes/

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Returning to vote in Taiwan.

Posted on January 14, 2012 by John Reed

An interesting political struggle is developing in the light of the positive performance of the Taiwanese economy: http://www.linkedin.com/share?viewLink=&sid=s819122332&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2F2012%2F01%2F13%2Fworld%2Fasia%2Ftaiwan-election%2Findex.html%3Fhpt%3Dwo_c2&urlhash=qRiW&pk=member-home&pp=1&poster=6521643&uid=5563888557879209984&trk=NUS_UNIU_SHARE-title  

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