Mali and the scramble for Africa
Jan 14, 2013 12:00 AM
A New Wave of Barbarism
The French military intervention into Mali — France’s second in as many years into a former African colony — was reportedly “seconded” by the United States. This ought to come as no great surprise, given the Pentagon’s deepening penetration into Africa.
Russia overview: A good year versus the world
Jan 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Despite the global turbulence and capital outflow, Russia’s economy has demonstrated its ability to grow using domestic sources.
Total growth in 2012 is expected at around 3.7%, which is not a bad result compared with the developed world and many emerging economies. Expansion in...
