Jul 02
The United States Armed Forces currently has more personnel deployed around the world than at any other time since 1950, with the exception of one year at the height of the Vietnam War. Along with current operations in Afghanistan, the U.S. has over 53,000 soldiers in Germany, 36,000 in Japan, 28,000 in South Korea, and …
Apr 10
How does society measure progress, and is growth an indicator of the overall happiness of a society? In Western countries, we often measure progress in terms of economic factors, including our gross domestic product, or GDP. Countries with a high GDP are generally richer, are able to provide citizens with better healthcare, services, and education, …
Jan 11
While Israel-Palestine relations are always a hot-button issue, yesterday’s Intelligence2 U.S. debate on whether or not the United Nations should fully recognize the State of Palestine became particularly heated. Two Palestinian activists engaged with two former Israeli government envoys in a passionate (and sometimes personal) discussion on topics such as security, economic growth, and the right of …
Sep 21
Recognition will do nothing, says Susan Rice, US Ambassador to the UN. The Palestinian economy won’t change. Its institutions will not get stronger, and the country will not have more autonomy. Wrong, says Maen Rashid Areikat, Palestinian Representative to Washington. If there will be no change than why are the United States and Israel so against recognition? …