Zone 1- Asia Summary- Week # 135

TURKEY- Political Front: Most Turkish people in a survey have expressed satisfaction with the idea of the police having stricter authority when there is suspicion of a terror link. Geo-strategic Front:In addition to efforts by the government of Turkey to help Pakistani flood victims; a group of Turkish Businesswomen …Read More

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Zone 2- Africa Summary, week # 135

Politics of Security and Conflict Issues- West Africa: Equatorial Guinea has debunked allegations by the United Nations Working Group on the use of mercenaries that two of the seven Nigerians arrested in connection with last year's attack on the West African country presidential palace, died in detention. …Read More

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Zone 3- Euro-Americas Summary Week # 135

WESTERN Europe- Political Issues- European Commission chief Jose Manuel Barroso has thrown the blame of low confidence in EU on member states, he alleged that member states are yet to personalize EU projects as theirs and are simply trailing for the benefit of their own state. He further holds that …Read More

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Zone 1- Asia Summary- Week # 134

TURKEY -Political Front: Unlike his predecessor Turkish new Chief of General Staff has said war against terror ‘can’t be won without guns’. He has emphasized the role of military to counter terrorism. Meanwhile Prime Minister Erdogan has asked members of MHP to support his democratic initiative during referendum held this week. . …Read More

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Zone 2- Africa Summary, week # 134

Politics of Security and Conflict Issues- West Africa: Nigeria: Former vice-president Atiku Abubakar last week alleged that the inordinate ambition of General Ibrahim Babangida to remain in office "indefinitely" was the primary reason he annulled the June 12, 1993 presidential election won by Bashorun MKO Abiola. . …Read More

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Zone 3- Euro-Americas Summary Week # 134

WESTERN Europe -Political Issues- According to the latest Euro barometer survey, almost half of EU citizens believe their countries membership of the EU has yield little as unemployment and a troubled economy grips the bloc. The survey showed that the dissatisfaction for EU is issue centered; disappointment was astonishingly less salient among countries relatively hit by the economic crisis. …Read More

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Zone 1- Asia Summary- Week # 133

TURKEY- Political Front: The main pro-Kurdish party has announced to boycott the September 12 Constitutional Referendum in case government does not meet its demands. Geo-strategic Front: A Turkish business group has launched a campaign to assist flood-hit Pakistan. Meanwhile government of Turkey …Read More

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Zone 2- Africa Summary, week # 133

Politics of Security and Conflict Issues- West Africa: The head of Benin's parliament has rejected a request by lawmakers to impeach President Boni Yayi, saying they failed to follow procedures. Guinea-Bissau's President Malam Bacai Sanha has said his citizens are ashamed of being thought incapable of solving the coup-ridden nation's problems. …Read More

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Zone 3- Euro-Americas Summary Week # 133

WESTERN Europe - Political Issues- Elections are over but mutual understanding of creating a government is yet to happen in Belgium. The struggle evolves around the lack of compromises between the two ends of the country. For the Flemish parties, who are keen to see more powers devolved to the regions, are pushing for more conditions to be included such as a reward and punishment system for…Read More

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