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On 13/12/2008, Robert Gates, the US Secretary of Defense, speaking at an international security conference in Bahrain, gave some insight about forthcoming relations between America and Iran. He said, “Nobody is after a regime change in Iran…What we are after is a change in policies and a change in behaviour so that Iran becomes a... »

Ever since America gained Georgia via the Rose Revolution in 2003, and then cemented her influence in parts of Ukraine through the Orange Revolution in 2004, Russia’s antagonism towards American influence in the post-soviet space has grown immensely. The conflagration between the two erstwhile adversaries is greatest over NATO’s attempts to include Georgia and... »

Leaders from Africa and Germany meet for conference aimed at promoting sustainable development and economic growth in Africa »

Lately, relations between Kabul and Islamabad have taken a dramatic turn for the worse. Hamid Karzai has accused Pakistan of spurring the Taliban to carry out attacks against his fledgling government and the NATO troops that defend it. He is not alone in holding Pakistan responsible for the... »

Barely six years have elapsed since President Bush took office and the much coveted 21st century belongs to America is about to come to an abrupt end. America’s pre-eminence in four corners of the world is being challenged by friends and foes alike. In America’s own backyard— Latin America—Venezuelan... »