Zone 1- Asia Summary- Week # 141-47

TURKEY- Political Front: In Turkey operations that began after a deadly clash between suspected members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, and security forces continued this week. Higher Education Board, or YÖK, head Özcan recently directed female students dismissed from university classes for wearing headscarves to contact the board and personally …Read More

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Zone 2- Africa Summary, week # 141-145

POLITICS OF SECURITY AND CONFLICT ISSUES- West Africa: Nigeria: The Federal Government last week tightened security at the busy Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, a day after the militant group; the Movement for Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND) threatened an imminent attack in the nation's capital. In its determination to stop corrupt politicians from participating in the 2011 general elections, the Economic …Read More

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Zone 3- Euro-Americas Summary Week # 141-146

WESTERN EUROPE- Political Issues-Noam Chomsky told Zaman, a Turkish magazine that objection to Turkey’s EU bid are simply racist and even if Ankara completes all requirements, Europe might still refuse it. Chomsky’s criticism of the EU came amid the growing far right-wing across Europe and the comment made by German Chancellor Angela Merkel that …Read More

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Zone 1- Asia Summary- Week # 138

TURKEY- Political Front: Turkish PM held meeting with his representatives and discussed some important issues regarding future of the country. Main points under discussion included President’s tenure and date of general elections. …Read More

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Zone 2- Africa Summary, week # 138

Politics Of Security And Conflict Issues- West Africa: Ghana: At a time when world leaders were headed towards New York to attend the 26th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly meeting, Ghana’s President, John Evans Atta Mills was touring China reportedly to attract investments and build stronger ties between the two nations…Read More

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Zone 3- Euro-Americas Summary Week # 138

Western Europe- Political Issues- Selection of officers for the European External Action Service (EEAS) had a misgiving reaction from new EU members, thinking old EU members had shared the post among themselves through back room deal. But the statement by EEAS chief Catherine Ashton suggests that applicants from the new member states only…Read More

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