The recent trade agreement between Iran and China worth 600 billion US dollars, on one hand has given impetus to their bilateral relations but on the other it seems to have raised some concerns among the regional and global aspirants; chief among them are the US and KSA. It is […]
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The African American and Minority vote in the 2016 Presidential Race
The Presidential primaries now shift to South Carolina. There is a certain question that surrounds Senator Bernie Sanders. Can he win African American voters? The reason this question is being asked is because Senator Sanders has won states with a high concentration of white voters. One of the next states is […]
Sanders and Trump win New Hampshire Primary
Democratic Candidate for President Senator Bernie Sanders had a convincing win in the New Hampshire primary. Sanders received a commanding 60% and was followed far behind by former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton with 38.2% votes. A key part of the Sanders coalition is young people. Sanders won 85% of voters […]
Women choose not to vote Hillary Clinton on feminist grounds
This November, elections will be held for the 45th president of the United States, and Hillary Clinton is in the running as the first serious female candidate. While the idea of having a female president is revolutionary, many women are choosing not to vote for Clinton on feminist grounds. In […]
The Evacuation Squad: Bomb Threats Echoed Around the World
America’s day begins on one of its most strategic territories, Guam. Tourists and locals alike revere the island as a safe haven of tranquility and beauty. It’s strategic location in the Pacific has also provided the U.S. Military with a stronghold within the area . Currently there is both a […]
West’s re-engagement with Iran: will Russia be sidelined?
There exist a number of speculations regarding the lifting of sanctions and re-engagement of many western corporations investing in Iran creating a significant impact on Iran’s relations with Russia. Different perspectives suggest that a resurgent Iran would contend with Russia as a significant exporter of oil and gas, which would […]
Saudi Arabia All Set to Send Ground Troops in Syria Against ISIS
Having realized the imminent threat ISIS poses to the survival of Saudi Arabia, with a series of suicide attacks in different parts of the country, a general from the kingdom said they are seriously mulling the option to join the US-led ground operation against the Islamic State group in Syria. ISIS, locally […]
Former Head of NAACP Ben Jealous to Endorse Bernie Sanders
Bernie Sanders may have won the endorsement of Ben Jealous, the former head of the NAACP. Jealous plans to announce his backing of Sanders in New Hampshire before the February 9 primary. Sanders has failed to gain the confidence of African-American voters, and Jealous’ endorsement may be the beginning of […]
Tump’s Losing The Game: Accuses Ted Cruz of Fraud in Iowa Caucuses
Trump has a hard time accepting that Sen. Ted Cruz won the Iowa caucuses. He alleges that Ted Cruz stole the caucuses and is demanding a new election, and that the results be nullified. On February 3rd, Trump tweeted, “Based on the fraud committed by Senator Ted Cruz during the […]
Prospects for Pakistan’s Mediating Role between Saudi Arabia and Iran: Why is it Important to keep a Balance?
The voice of reason may call for a neutral stance to be taken by Pakistan, more preferably a role of a mediator between Iran and KSA, which the officials of Pakistan have proactively adopted and are very wisely conveying it too. But the real question is; to what extent can Pakistan effectively play […]