World

Mali situation far from resolved

February 22, 2013 By Emile Schepers

The situation in the West African country of Mali continues to get more difficult and complex.

Opportunity for a peaceful end to Syria crisis must not be lost

February 22, 2013 By Emile Schepers

There is a small opening toward a possible peaceful solution. This is an opportunity that must not be lost.

Ecuadorian President Correa gains second term, scores big win

February 21, 2013 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Rafael Correa won his third election to Ecuador's presidency on February 17, 2013.

Ecuadorian President Correa gains second term, scores big win

February 20, 2013 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

At least 51 percent of candidates of Correa's Alianza Pais political party gained National Assembly seats. Never before in Ecuadorian history has a single party held a legislative majority.

The cost of renewed U.S. control in Paraguay

February 19, 2013 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Paraguay interests the U.S. government now because it's close to unruly Bolivia, because of oil deposits, the Guaraní fresh water aquifer, and lawlessness in the tri-border area.