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Comment on The Italian Election: Will it Save or Destroy the Euro Zone? by The Realist

The Realist — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 22:18:35 +0000

Don’t forget the Bongo Bongo parties!

Comment on Argentinian Price Freeze by Big Ben

Big Ben — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 19:14:16 +0000

As highlighted in this article, unfortunately a major and seemingly unavoidable conundrum for IGOs ,like the IMF, is that of enforcing their policies without damaging a nation’s sovereignty. No matter the irresponsible domestic nature of said nation’s actions…

Good article! Feel more informed.

Comment on The Opportunity of a Second Term by The Realist

The Realist — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:53:57 +0000

I would add to your list the mounting tension between Japan and China over the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands, which could, if mismanaged, erupt as the first large state “hot” conflict since WWII.

However, current indications imply Obama will focus his second term on domestic issues. While not ignoring the international realm, his initial hesitance to provide even minor logistical aid to France in regards to the action in Mali suggests an overall reticence to get involved in foreign affairs.

Comment on Syria: Is It Time for the US to Intervene? by The Realist

The Realist — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:02:33 +0000

Intervening in Syria does not imply Syria becomes a U.S. ally.

Comment on Egypt “On the Verge of Collapse” by The Realist

The Realist — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:25:53 +0000

Were people more exposed to international relations theory they would have dampened the expectations of a peaceful transition. It is no new academic discovery that transitions from autocracies to democracies are bloody affairs, as described by Mansfield and Snyder in Democratization and War.

Comment on Is Austerity Even Necessary? by Kat Reinhardt

Kat Reinhardt — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 19:26:06 +0000

Austerity measures are the obvious solution to managing a budget but as you point out do not necessarily address the multiplicity of interrelated factors of economies on a national scale.
Hopefully adjustments will be made on the basis of the success or failure of the policies applied.

Comment on Russian Democracy: “You Should Take Your Lunch In Our Van” by Kat Reinhardt

Kat Reinhardt — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 20:41:43 +0000

Excellent article.

Comment on Implications of An EU Collapse by Jeff Glazer

Jeff Glazer — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:30:39 +0000

If the demise of The Eurozone were to occur, it would spell disaster for holders of Mutual Funds, particularly the 401k Mutual funds that individuals rely on for their retirement income. As the US Dollar rises in value, there is a corresponding decrease in equity value.

Comment on Malala Yousafzai: One Girl Takes On the Taliban by Cyndi Kleinbart

Cyndi Kleinbart — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 11:38:03 +0000

Well-written. This incident needs to be shown to the world. The world needs to know what extreme Muslim fanaticism
means for humanity.

Comment on IAA in the Punch Bowl by Gema Wilkus

Gema Wilkus — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 02:21:33 +0000

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