Global Views
UN Chief Ban Ki-Moon 2nd Most Popular after Obama
Obama Rockets to Top of Poll on Global Leaders
New Survey Finds Putin, Ahmadinejad Least Popular
US President Barack Obama has the confidence of many publics around the world - inspiring far more confidence than any other world political leader according to a new poll of 20 nations by ...

Majority of Americans Approve Complete Ban on Torture
Six in 10 Americans approve of having an international convention saying that "governments should never use physical torture" as a means of trying to get information, while 39 percent say such a ban ...

US Intervention in Iran
By Dr. Terry Lacey
Special Correspondent
The Iranian authorities, shocked by the massive popular protests against alleged election malpractices have blocked web sites such as Facebook and Twitter, blocked SMS messages, restricting use of cell ...

Pertinent Historical Question: Part II
Which Country Really Rules the World?
The United States of Germania
By Ivan Simic
Director of EU Office
The United States of Germania is a term that should be used to describe United States of America since 20th century. For the past hundred years United States has German industry, and that same of living in the US ...

How to Make Friends and Influence People
By Dr. Terry Lacey
Special Correspondent
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to weeks of US pressure by finally making a keynote policy speech endorsing a Palestinian state but with so many strings attached that an Indonesia ...

Human Trafficking for Commerce, Another Modern Day Atrocity
It is slavery, out and out, a violation of all the tenets of human rights, slavery! There is this common practice that is taking place all over the world. I am talking of human trafficking for profit. Included in ...

"Iran's Political Future After the Khameni's Friday Prayer Endorsement of Ahmadinejad"
WASHINGTON, June 19, 2009 – The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy Anthony H. Cordesman has written a new commentary, "Iran's Political ...

Pertinent Historical Question: Which Country Really Rules the World?
Since the formation of the first state, people around the world were trying to understand who is the most influential and the most powerful country in the world, country that make decisions on some of the ...

ASEAN and Rapid Global Change
As Jusuf Wanandi pointed out in The Jakarta Post recently (15.06.09), Asia is getting more motivated and better structured so it should be able to follow on from the October 2008 Western economic crisis and ...

Matter of Inherent Right
Clinging to its policy, faith and tenacious outlook, dominant majority of Jammu Kashmir makes it amply reiterated that the sentiment of freedom can only be realized by recognizing the right to self ...

From Egypt to the Promised Land
Islam Teaches Nobility, Humanity
Reconciliation in Iraq: Singular or Plural
China Vs. Global Financial Crisis
USA, CIA Created Sunni Islamic Terrorism
USA -- Violence Statistics & Statistical Violence
If G20 Agrees, Health Financing Might Come from Currency Transaction Levy
Past, Present, Future of Indian Nat'l Congress
"Mission Change" of Obama
New Formulae of Obama's Peace
War on Gaza: Israeli Action, Not Reaction
Engaging Philanthropists: This Time It's Personal
Expectations and Challenges before Obama
The Legacy of Bush
Most People Think Their Nation's Foreign Policy Is Morally No Better Than Average: Global Poll
Corpses and Politics
Growing Optimism That Obama Will Improve US Relations: Global Poll
Adieu Bush and Welcome Obama
Consequences of Bush Policy
The End of North Korea's Nuclear Brinkmanship
How Far Is the War?
Light That Spreads Love, Peace across Globe
Can Obama Restore US Image in Middle East?
Hussain, Iraq, Bush and Shoes
Pak's Misunderstanding
Imperial Korea
Global Attempt for Terror Relief
World War II: 63 Years After
Al Qaida: Muslim's Foe or Friend
Countries Meet to Limit Big Tobacco's Influence
World Publics See Government as Responsible For Basic Healthcare, Food, Education Needs
Obama and Mayawati: A Comparison in Contrast
Mongolia and The Importance of This Nation to America, China, and Russia
National Partnership for TB Care and Control Is Shaping up in India
Global Recession: One of The Several Crises Facing Human Society
An Honest, Unbiased Look at Abortion
Rising CO2 'Will Hit Coral Reefs Harder'
Ethiopian Ambassador to Japan and Third Secretary in Tokyo Speak Openly about Somalia
UN Media Asked to Shed Light on Palestinian, Developing Nations’ Issues
Care for Children and Adolescents Living with Diabetes
World Peace and Shia-Sunni Unity
EGYPT -- Coptic Christians Are Still Marginalized
U.S. Army’s Human Terrain System: Madness, Mayhem and Troughs of Cash
Terrorism Opinion Sources Need a Hard Blow
Ethiopia Needs International Support to Contain Dangerous Forces in Somalia
World Food Scarcity and the Challenges of Climate Change and Bio Energy
The Holy Quran: Teachings & Teachers
Kosovo and the Crisis of Ignoring International Law and Global Opinions
The Principal Hope & Danger of Black America: Barack Obama
An Overlooked, Proven Solution to Terrorism
US "War on Terror" Has Not Weakened al Qaeda, Says Global Poll
Iran Is a Stabilizing Power in Afghanistan and Iraq
World Goes on High Alert over Killer Food Scandal
Venezuela -- Chavez the Enigma, a Great or Flawed Leader?
Bringing Diabetes to Light
The Fall of Kim Jung-Il Will Create Chaos as well as Chance for Reform and Opening in N. Korea
Calling upon Comprehensive Packages for Survivors of Trafficking
Lebanon Needs to Dismantle the Armed Forces of Hezbollah via Compromises
Iraq and Destruction of Christianity since Invasion by America
Bolivia Is Facing Meltdown So Can a Solution Be Found?
G7 Needs New Priorities
World Ozone Day (16 September) and Our Commitments
Macedonia Could Become the Next Balkan Flashpoint?
Russia Faces Many Security Concerns
No Consensus On Who Was Behind 9/11: Poll
State Intervention Versus Globalization and the Free Market?
Teachers' Day: The Sacrificial Goat
Chomsky: Britain has failed US detainees
Iran and America, Friends or Foe
Crisis Looms in US-Pakistan Ties
Georgia Took a Huge Gamble in South Ossetia But Russia Will Not Be Intimidated
Water Ice on Mars Confirmed
Time for Politics of People's Movements to Prevail
How to Prevent a War With Iran
Nuclear deal -- Indians in a fix
Did G8 Summit Give Answers to the Global Energy Crisis?
Climate Decision Makers Call for More Political Leadership, Clear Policy Environment: Survey
Winning over Angry Young Men Is Key to Enduring Stability in Iraq: The Senlis Council
Divorced Women Treated Worst in South Korea
A Maturing China-Africa Relationship
Crumbling Relations between American & Pak Armies
Life on Mars Could Have Come from Earth
American Target -- Terrorism or Islam?
Drop the F Word
The Bushes and Hitler's Appeasement
Why America Doesn't Need Foreign Oil
World Publics Say Governments Should Be More Responsive to the Will of the People
Asthma Control Is Appalling in Most Countries
No "Miracle Solutions" for Zimbabwe
Free Press, Access to Information Vital for Development, Top UN Oficials Stress
Failures of US-led War on Terror Bolstering Legitimacy of Somali, Afghan Extremists
Why Genetic Similarities Don't Prove Evolution!
Shia-Sunni Unity for World Peace
Oil Needs to Be Replaced as Energy Source
Iraq War: Who Lost, Al-Qaeda or Iraqi People
Erosion of Support for Free Market System: Global Poll
Do Corporations Owe Anything To Society?
Government & Organized Crime, A History of Co-existence
Governments Should Act to Prevent Racism
What Exactly Is a Pundit Anyway?
African Union Dull under Spotlight
Change of Scope for Land of Hope
Black Race Not Related To Apes!
Large Majorities in All Countries Favor Equal Rights for Women: Int'l Poll Finds
Fossil Doesn't Support Bat Evolution!
Obama: Camelot or Chameleon?
Fate of US Hinges on Coming Election
Understanding Intelligent Design Theory
Parallels, Differences, and Suffering
New World Order Evolving
A Diplomat, a Diplomat, My Kingdom for a Diplomat
Hegemony
Benazir's Martyrdom -- A Memorable Sacrifice
UAE will remain staunch supporter for Palestinian Cause: Sheikh Mohammed
Leader in War Could be Leader in Peace
Pak -- May God Save You!
How All The Races Came from Adam and Eve
HINDRAF -- Bane upon the Nation
How Do Egg Yolks Turn into Chickens?
'Shut Up' Is Hit Ringtone in Spain
Natural Laws Vs. Intelligent Design?
US and Russian Publics Strongly Support Steps to Reduce and Eliminate Nuclear Weapons
What Is Liberal Theology?
We Need a Moratorium on Agrofuels
Of the Insanity of Our Children
A World Full of Fear
Sluggish Justice Emboldens Despots
Poll Finds Mixed Views About Bhutto’s Return
Scientists Are Not Creating Life!
Food for Thought -- on World Food Day
The Globalization of Hunger
Gandhian Philosophy: Nobler than Nobel Prize
Love Is the Missing Link in War-on-Terror
The Genetic Boundaries of Evolution
Action Needed on Global Warming
Bigotry, Racism and Discrimination
Rational Christian Response to Ayn Rand
It's Not a Clash between Christian and Islamic Civilizations
The Price of Tea in China
Crafting a US Foreign Policy for a New Century"
UN vs. NGOs: One against Many
Majority Wants Troops Out of Iraq Within a Year
Jerusalem: The Babylon of Revelation of 14:8?
The Forgotten Issue Is Wood Supply
Any Life on Mars Came from Earth!
The Economics of Failure
Early Christianity Before The Papacy
The Crime of Public Cigarette Smoking
Operation Sunrise: Not an End
Implications of US-India Nuclear Deal
Youth Appeal to UN to Prioritise Health
Have Scientists Created Life?
South Korea as a Model for Ending Iraq War?
Christ Fulfilled The Sabbath!
Degrees Conferred on Rushdie & Laden
Enemies of the State
Modern Israel Not Fulfillment of Bible Prophecy
New Strategy in Conquest of Middle East
China Will Catch Up With the US and That's OK
Why Are We Creating More Insanity in Lebanon?
Madonna and The Cross
Medical Students Need to Quit Tobacco First
Closing the Chapter on Impunity in Africa
Integrate Tobacco Cessation in Healthcare Services
Justice in George Bush's Veto?
Where Are The Half-Evolved Chipmunks?
US Should Renounce WMD
Don't Forget Workers on Intetnational Labor Day
American Attempt to Divide Iraq
Moon versus Manhole
Why Should S. Korea Enforce Tobacco Treaty?
Food for Thought About Global Warming
Darwin Only Had A Theology Degree!
World Publics Reject US Role as World Leader
Why The Fossils Don't Support Evolution
Popular Misconceptions About Hell
A Planned Conspiracy around the World
Christ Was Begotten, Not Created!
The Christian Response to Homosexuals
My Day in Court, Was I Railroaded?
WHO TB Strategy Out of Reach for Many Nations
Iraq Four Years After: The Conquest of Oil
Tobacco Industries Disregard Nepal's Ratification of Global Treaty
Only A Progressive Statesman Can Make the World Future Bright
America-Iran Cold War in Iraq
Evolutionists Wrong About Entropy
On Real Black History
Evidence Now 'Unequivocal' Humans Causing Global Warming: UN Report
Year of the Woman
Melting of Mountain Glaciers Accelerating: UN-Backed Report
Why Saddam So Popular?
Iranians Overwhelmingly Reject Bin Laden
We Now Weep Tears for the Future
Traditional Doctrine of Hell Has Greek Roots
Pawn Has Gone
Escalating the War: The Height of Folly
Just What Price Must We Pay for Oil?
From Fiqh to Qur'an: Resolving Apostasy
The Mad Mad World of Ads
Is Deputy PM's Office in India Justified?
Why Only Dujail Carnage: A Cause of Execution
UFFANS Holds Special Lecture Series
The Foes of Humanity: Extreme Thoughts
Unusual Retrospective View of World in 2006
Indian Muslims Uplift: A Try
Rap Music, America's Silent Enemy?
Annan Calls for Global Solidarity
Indian Parliament Felt Ashamed Again
How Outsourcing Will Destroy America
Indian Muslims Efforts to Unite on Secularism
"The World Must Know!"
Veils & the Muslim Women
Try George Bush Also
Shia, Sunni Differ on Saddam's Death Sentence
Poverty Reduction in Interventions
Just When Does A Secret Need to Be A Secret?
Ban Ki-moon vs. the Bad Guys
Controversy on Capital Sentence
Is Japan A "Virtual Enemy" to S. Korea?
Chairman Kim Jong-Il, A Man of Contradictions
See, Which Way the Wind Blows
Now Is the Time to Silence the Guns!"
Prof. Yunus Brought Economics to the Poor
N. Korea: Government Dedicated to the Absurd
N. Korean Sympathizers Sinister not Foolish
Afzal's Death Sentence: Politics or Clemency
S. Korean Foreign Minister Ban Ki-Moon Sure to Succeed Kofi Annan as UN Secretary-General
Has Life Become Too Serious?
Methods to Identify Corruption
Quacks in Islam -- Well Wishers or Harmful
Despair at UN over Selection of 'Faceless' Ban Ki-Moon
Saddam Hussein and American Military Role
The Facts of Life Reviewed
Groundwater Belongs to People, Not to Firms
Tobacco Shown in Movies Influences Children
Water Is a Fundamental Human Right
Pope issue: Foes of the Islam?
Global Tobacco Treaty Should Be Implemented
Laden's Religion?
Live & Let Live
Are There Natural Limits To Evolution?
Vande Mataram -- A Political Game
Absence of Good Leadership
Bush and Saddam Should Both Stand Trial, Says Nuremberg Prosecutor
Case of Communal Harmony: Indian Madarsas
"We Should Not Fear Being Called Radical"
Winning Arab Hearts and Minds
5 Reasons Why Great Military Powers Lose Wars
God Blesses the Peacemakers
Tale of Two Dogs
UK Relaxes Hand Luggage Restrictions
Israel 's Invitation to Third War!
UNO -- Again Helpless
How the World Views America
Electing Next UN Chief Opportunity to Press for UN Reform
Israelis in the Mood for War
If I were the U.S. President -- What Would I Do?
UAE, France back global drive on Lebanon : Elysee
No World Peace without Central Asia Truce
World Peace & Central Asia Conflict
Nuclear Pig in a Poke
A Nuclear Hand of Friendship
Questionable US Diplomacy on North Korea
Creationists Right on Entropy, Evolution
Nepal: Let Us See Which Way the Wind Blows
Negro Slavery and The Myth of Ham's Curse
Prague Summer
S. Korea's FM Ban Likely to Be Next UN Head?
Bush Jr: Most Defamed President of US History
Where Are All The Half-Evolved Dinosaurs?
Why US Restored Ties with Libya
Ahmadinejad: Lost in Translation
A Throwback to France's Imperialism
Competing Views of Division and Unification
Islamic Protests Signify Deepening Gulf
Cloning, Stem Cell, and Bioethics: Another Look
For Pariah Nations, 'Rogue' Status Pays Off
Shouting at North Korea
Tamiflu Not the Answer to Bird Flu
Iranian President Denies Holocaust Existed
Is It Time to Panic about Bird Flu?
View on "Still Hope for the EU Constitution?"
The Real History of the Korean War
Deceitful Democrats
Commentary: This Time, History Isn't Repeating
Anti-American Sentiment May Hurt US Firms
Still Hope for the EU Constitution?
Zoellick Talks With China on Korea's Future
Afghan Politician Urges West for its Democracy
Intelligent Design On An Another Planet?
Persisting Prejudices: Profile of Tolerant Society
Viewpoints: Japan's Approach to History
Atomic Weapons: To What End?
Yasukuni Shrine: Old Wounds Still Fester
Uranium at the Core
In North Korea Talks, a Glimmer of Hope
Seoul's Warning to the US on Pyongyang
North Korea's Rising Urgency
Weapons of Mass Seduction
A Moment to Seize With North Korea
Untying the Korean Knot
The Global Paradox of American Power
Viewpoint: A Lost Nuclear Opportunity
Who Won World War II?
The New Imperialism
Lost in (Russian) Translation
N. Korea, 6, and Bush, 0
US Tries to Coax North Korea Back to Talks
Seoul Shifts Focus Back to History
Japan-S Korea Ties Take Turn for Worse
Bush Seeks to Alter Global Nuclear Pact
Now It's Time for Bush to Cut Deal with N. Korea
Health Care? Ask Cuba
A Time of Testing for Global Democracy
Is Conscription Imminent?
Annan's Outspokenness Behind U.S. Pressure?
Crucial Dilemma Facing the US President
"A Social Revolution Shakes South Korea"
No Second Term to George W. Bush
America's Retreat from Asia
French Influence in Europe Is Waning
China Hopes US Leaders Don't Shift
Jakarta Bombing Aimed at Aussie Premiere's Pro-US, Anti-Terror Policy in Oct. Election
Pyongyang Deserves Same Treatment as Seoul
Over 600 Tibetan Monks, Nuns Should Be Freed
"US Should Remain as Benign Superpower"
Murdering Medecins Sans Frontieres?
Would China Invade Taiwan?
Now US Forces Stationed in 130 Countries
The Bleak Future of the US-ROK Alliance
Will Brazil, Russia, India, China Be Superpower?
A Better Way to Reduce Nuclear Risks
Beijing Fights Itself, and Taiwan
Role of E. Asia in Coming Presidential Campaign
Global Power Shift from West to East in Making
Are Neocons Losing Their Hold?
Can the C.I.A. Really Be That Bad?
Center of Gravity of Int'l Affairs Shifts to Asia
"Seoul Government Needs to Conduct Its Own Version of 'Perry Review'"
What Will Happen after Power Transfer in Iraq?
Europe, Asia Cooperate for More Secure World
N. Korean "Kwanliso," or "political labor colony"
Korea, Japan Needs to Play Key Role to Settle Differences of US and Europe Views on Iraq
Meaning of U.S. Troops Move from Peninsula
"Allies Should Help When US Is in Trouble"
"US GIs Should Be Educated Not to Torture"
The Iraqi Insurgency's Impact on Korea