Archive for International News
Iran
Why does the U.S. consider Iran dangerous? How close is Iran to developing a nuclear weapon? What’s the history behind the hostility between us?
Israel and the Palestinians
What’s behind this long conflict? An overview of the history, the opposing points of view, and the issues remaining to be resolved.
Sudan (and Darfur)
Darfur, explained… The new nation of South Sudan… the ongoing violence, and issues still to be resolved.
Libya
The war is over; Qaddafi is dead. How did a disorganized group of rebels prevail over the dictator’s well-trained military? And what sort of government will emerge?
China
Many Americans fear that China will overtake us as the world’s dominant power. But China faces huge challenges of its own…
