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U.S., Dollar, Deficit, China, Yuan, Surplus
This article analyzes the relationship between current account deficits in U.S., deficit financing and unending jobs crisis. Focuses on U.S.-China trade deficit and Chinese purchasing of U.S. debt. Explains the U.S.-China trade-debt loop and its disastrous effects on U.S. economy and jobs. Provides simple and practical solutions.
Ukraine, Russia, U.S., Corruption, War, Aid
This article analyzes the crisis hitting Ukraine, in the light of currently mounting tensions between Russia and United States. Brings into focus the causes, and potential consequences and solutions for this very dangerous international conflict.
Saudi Arabia, Human Rights, U.S. Ally?
This article analyzes the the extremist and intolerant Wahhabi Islam, in the light of consistent human rights violation in Saudi Arabia. Provides a broad and deep historical perspective. Spells out the reasons for us looking away when it comes to the worst situation in that country.
Cuba, U.S., Trade, Embargo, Capitalism, Socialism
This article analyzes the benefits of friendship and cooperation, in the light of recent developments between U.S. and Cuba. Highlights the human cost of embargoes, sanctions and trade barriers. Discusses the need for tariffs and barriers free, global trade.
Economy, Non-market, Dumping, Protectionism, U.S., China
This article analyzes the economic, business and consumer damages caused by protectionism in United States, in the light of current AD duties placed on Chinese imports. Sharply criticizes the the AD duties option in WTO charter, non-market economy, NME, status of China and its abuse mostly by U.S. and other major developed western economies. Highlights the fact that China is not even a non-market economy, anymore.
Russia, Siloviki, Europe, Energy, U.S., Sanctions
This article analyzes U.S. and E.U. sanctions on Russia, in the light of recent developments in Ukraine. Highlights the fact that risking a war with Russia could be an absolute disaster for world and already over stretched United States. Explains facts which show that both sides are right and wrong. Expresses the sadness over global development of viewing Russia as a symbol for resistance to American Imperialism.
U.S., China, Russia, Ukraine, E.U., Asia
This article analyzes the the recent developments in Ukraine and Asia, in the light of Chinese refusal to participate in sanctions against Russia, highly appreciated by Putin. Highlights the U.S. foreign policy failures around the world. Shows, why a better economic environment at home is a far better policy than annoying the others. Brings into focus the building tensions with two geopolitical giants in world.
U.S., Police, Militarization, Constitution, Terrorism, Drugs.
This article analyzes the issue of ever increasing militarization of U.S. law enforcement agencies, in the light of current incidents. Provides a detailed constitutional and historical perspective. Brings into focus the never ending, costly, useless and baseless domestic and foreign wars. Sheds light on unfortunate fact that U.S. government wants to solve every real and perceived problem with a new war.
U.S., China, DPRK, South Korea, Japan
This article analyzes the recent important political developments within East Asia, in the light of Chinese president Xi Jinping’s visit to South Korea. Highlights a great diplomatic opportunity for U.S. and it’s allies. Emphasizes the critical need for increased element of smart diplomacy in war driven U.S. foreign policy. Although, not free from dangers, a good diplomatic move from United States could be a decisive step in getting rid of dangerous but fragile North Korean regime.
Islamist, Politics, Violence, U.S., Interventions, Repression
This article analyzes the issue of Terrorism, in the light of current developments in Iraq. Provides a broader and deeper historical perspective. Explores the hideous relationship between organized religion and violence. Brings into focus the disasters of U.S. foreign policy. Answers the question, Is more U.S. involvement a solution to these problems. Emphasizes the fact that civil wars can never be settled by foreign powers.
U.S., Teachers, Security, Unions, Students, Future
This article analyzes the dilemma of continuously falling and pathetic standards in our public school systems. Covers all the aspects, important factors and popular arguments on rational bases. Compares public education system with privatized education system. Shows, how a privatized school system can automatically take care of all the grievances with current public school systems. Addresses the cost affordability issues, too.
Iraq, U.S., Losses, ISIS, Maliki, Iran
This article analyzes current developments in Iraq under a broader and deeper historic perspective. Finds out, what is making this situation, so worse. Highlights all the factors and powers involved, their interests and role in the conflict. Criticizes the U.S. policies to keep arming, training and funding different groups and governments for their vested interests. Shows, how unreliable these groups and governments can turn out to be.
Al-Qaeda, Taliban, Hezbollah, ISIS, Vietnam, U.S.
This article analyzes our conflicts with Muslim world, in the light of latest ISIS offenses in Iraq. Brings into perspective the whole cultural, historic and evolutionary cycle of monotheistic religions. Compares the history of islam with other major religions. Connects the broken links and discusses the policy options to fix the mess we got ourselves in. Highlights the concerns of Muslims, playing a big role in overall worsening of situation in Middle East.
U.S., Nigeria, Military Intervention, Boko Haram
This article analyzes U.S. “War on Terror”, in the light of recent kidnapping incident in Nigeria by a terrorist organization called “Boko Haram”. Raises question, “Do the results, so far, justify phenomenal cost, in terms of loss of life and money? Points out to the fact that overall situation is getting worse in spite of over a trillion dollars spent and over six thousand casualties related to U.S. military personnel.
Immigration Laws, Green Card, U.S. Citizenship
This article analyzes the issue of immigration reforms. Provides a historical, economic, social and political perspective. Explains, why would an easy Green Card policy be beneficial for all Americans. Emphasizes the desperate need for re-union of naturalized Americans with their families, still living in native countries. Uncovers the conflict of interest between big business and immigration reforms.
U.S., Iraq, Violence, Government, Corruption, Solutions
This article analyzes the logic and consequences of U.S. foreign interventions, invasions and wars. Discusses the topic in a very wide context. Highlights the human and financial cost of these ventures. Finds out, if these have been beneficial even from political point of view. Provides a historical perspective. Points out to the facts on grounds and results outside the battlefields. Performs a cost and benefit analysis.
U.S., Allies, Iran, Arms Race, Security
This article analyzes the reports that an alliance between Russia, China and Iran is in making. Discusses the argument being made by the people who want tougher sanctions or war against Iran. Evaluates the serious risks and benefits associated with an strike on Iran. Explores our options in this case. Proposes that the best policy is to stop interference in other country’s affairs. Otherwise, continued negotiations are the next best option.
U.S., China, Nuclear DPRK, Sanctions, Stability
This article analyzes the situation in Korean peninsula, it’s historical background and possible solutions. Sheds light on the true effects of economic sanctions, being repeatedly imposed by U.N. Security Council. Brings into focus the the related issues of balance of power, global interests and concerns. Balances the equation between U.S., China, North Korea and Japan. Evaluates, in detail, the role of China and it’s causes. Part played by ideological conficts and post Korean war tensions, is discussed, too.
Nuclear Proliferation, U.S., Iran, North Korea
This article analyzes the issues surrounding nuclear proliferation. Discusses the arguments of deterrence and national security. Criticizes the sense of entitlement and privileges of being big, powerful and rich. Emphasizes that the equality among nations and countries is key to resolution of issues. Points out to the fact that non-proliferation and disarmament are strictly tied together. Sheds light on fact that all involved parties must be treated with respect and dignity. Only possible ends to the problem are either everyone has nuclear weapons or no one, with of course first option being extremely disastrous.
North Korea, Iran, Pakistan, U.S.
This article provides the historical background for political war in Asia, which we are losing rapidly. Tells us, why our policies towards, North Korea, Iran and Pakistan are an utter and complete failure. Points out to the recent, important and dangerous developments in Asia. Emphasizes the need and reasons for drastic changes in our policies, specially in Asia. Sheds light on the false blame game being played in media, by our policy makers, in past and in present. Brings into focus, the links between changing global economy and finance, and flipping balance of power.
Gary Johnson For President 2012, Part 10
This article performs an overall analysis of libertarian ideas, in the light of Libertarian candidate for president of United States, in 2012 presidential election, Gary Johnson’s candidacy. Compares it with other two, so called, mainstream ideas, being proposed by democratic Party Candidate and incumbent Barack Obama and Republican challenger, Mitt Romney. Shows that both Republican and Democratic party ideas are rhetoric of same old failed ideas, while Libertarian ideas are based on common sense and provide real solutions to real problems.
Elections, LGBT, Equality, Human Rights.
This article analyzes the current elections process and political system in United States. Finds out, how much our system satisfy the requirements and demands of the golden principles like, government of the people, by the people and for the people and one person, one vote. Explores the need for reforms and offers sweeping reforms in our political system to tackle the problems of true representation, corruption, abuse of power, direct and indirect bribery and violations of constitution. Emphasizes on the need for an organized struggle and effort in this regard.
U.S. Elections, Money, Media, Corruption
This article analyzes, in detail, the democratic process of elections in United States. Brings forward the pros and cons of existing system. Discusses the ever increasing role and importance of money in elections. Evaluates the point that system and people involved in it are progressively getting corrupted. Shades the light on fact that the people with less money are being disenfranchised by the system. It is literally becoming impossible to run an election campaign unless you are rich or represent the interests of rich.
U.S. Presidential Elections, Business Investments
This article analyzes the U.S. 2012 presidential elections, in the light of economic recovery, jobs, business growth, and financing and investment. Article discusses. in depth, the business investment environment and statistics in United States. In authors view, business investments are the most powerful indicators of growth and recovery. You, certainly cannot expect any sustainable job growth without a significant and stable increase in business investment activity, specially small business investments, which create the most jobs.
Malaysian Elections Process, Rigging, Media
This article discusses the democratic principles and freedom of information in the light of recent protests in Malaysia, for fair elections. Deeply analyses Malaysian political and election processes and compares it with United States and other democratic countries. Digs out the inherent risks and hazards involved in restrictions on access to information. Uncover the causes of widespread, global corruption in governments and corporations. Identifies the democratic principles these restrictions deny and answers why?
Global Recession: Causes, Consequences, Fixes, Part 9
This article analyzes the contributing factors, results and cures for economic and financial recessions, and depressions, with a special emphasis on fortieth U.S. president Ronald Reagan, his policies, achievements and failures. Digs deep into the ideological warfare between right and left, going on in United States and in the world, right now.
Barack Obama For President 2012, Part 7
This article analyzes the candidacy of president Barack Obama for 2012 presidential elections in United States, in the light of ongoing challenges to his citizenship status. Discusses in detail, the arguments for and against the validity, legality and constitutionality of president’s U.S. citizenship.
Barack Obama For President 2012, Part 6
This article analyzes the candidacy of Barack Obama, the incumbent president of United States and projected Democratic party candidate for 2012 presidential elections. It has an special emphasis on middle class taxes, payroll tax cuts extension, and the current state of start-up and early stage small business financing in America.
Demlicans 17: Republican Nomination Process, Jobs, Taxes
This video analyzes Republican nomination process in the light of 2012 presidential elections in United States of America. Provides special focus on jobs and taxes. Discusses related policies, role of government, reforms needed, and proposals being forwarded by different candidates.
Demlicans 14: Healthcare And Immigration Reforms, Elections 4
This video is the fourth in a series on U.S. healthcare and immigration reforms, their need, urgency, roadblocks, cost and consequences. Provides a historical perspective to the issue and gives it a scholastic touch. Analyzes the positive and negative roles played by immigrants in United States.
Barack Obama For President 2012, Part 3
This is third article in a series, analyzing the candidacy of Barack Obama, Democrat and incumbent, in 2012 elections for president of United States. It discusses, in detail, the circumstances he took office in, his agenda for 2008 elections, and his accomplishments and achievements.
Get Mad! Country Going Down, Part 6
This is the sixth in a series of articles regarding the debate on U.S. debt, deficits and government facing first ever credit downgrade done by a reputable authority. This article analyzes the argument regarding taxes, business regulations and labor unions, in historical and global perspective.
Constitution: Do We Need New?
This article analyzes the proposal and discussion regarding the need to update U.S. constitution. Discusses the pros and cons of this process and need. Tries to find out root causes of the initiation of this discussion and proposal. Provides a historical perpective to this topic and adds contemporary facts and factors to the discussion.
U.S., U.K., Wars, Mutual Interests
This article analyzes the international debt and U.S. financial crisis, their relationship Afghanistan, Iraq and Libyan war and attacks on Pakistan, in the light of U.S. and U.K. relationships and president Obama’s recent visit to Europe, specially U.K. Highlights the recklessness of U.S. and U.K. leaders in handling the financial and debt crises.