Archive for November, 2010
The origins of altruism and self-interest
This is a review by Sissela Bok of a fascinating new book on the possible biological origins of altruism. Bok, the daughter of Swedish parliamentarian and Nobel peace prize winner Alva Myrdal (and Nobel economics prize winner Gunnar Myrdal), wrote the forward to the only authorized American edition of Ghandi’s autobiography. Her current research at […]
Pope Says Condoms to Stop AIDS May Be Acceptable
Is this the first step in the Pope supporting condom use throughout Africa to hinder the spread of AIDS? Read on here.
NATO Sees Role After Afghan Combat
Not only are there plans to pull out of Afghanistan in 2014, there are positive interactions with Russia regarding the missile defense system and overall Russian involvement with NATO. Will Russia continue to cooperate with NATO? Read more here.
Responding to Rape in the Congo
In the wake of Jo-Ellen Fair’s attention to media representations of conflict in Africa Yurie Hong (Classics, GWS, and contributor to PCS 211) passed along this article on the related issues of civil conflict and rape in the Congo. Secretary of State Clinton has visited the region and committed herself to addressing the problem. A […]
Release of Myanmar Opposition Leader Anticipated
Will pro-democracy leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi be able to overcome military opposition and create an environment of democracy within Myanmar? Read more here.
Charges for Sex Trafficking Occur in Minneapolis. How Will YOU Serve Justice?
29 charged with sex trafficking in Minneapolis!! Somali gang members sold girls for blunts, alcohol, and cigarettes. Not many people are aware of the sex trafficking that occurs in the twin cities because of the location of the international airport as well as other hot spots. How can we make a difference? How will YOU […]
How Close is too Close When Dealing With Terrorism?
According to reports, the bomb which was carried in a printer cartridge was 17 minutes away from exploding. Tip-offs from Saudi authorities allowed the bomb to be diffused in time.What other precautions must Homeland Security take to prevent close calls such as this from happening? Learn more by clicking on the link.
Death Toll Increases as Conflict in Western Sahara Continues
Security force entrance into a Saharawi camp turned fatal after Saharawi inhabitants turned violent. While there were only a few deaths, foreign minister Mohamed Salem Ould Salek claimed that hospitals were full following the raid. Violence such as this is not new to the area as conflict between the Moroccan government and the Polisario have […]
How to Keep Terrorism Grounded
Are Congress’s laws to keep us safe actually resulting in more harm? Decide for yourself, here.