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Russia Regaining its Political Strength
When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991 giant Russia was left as a rotting carcass; energy supplies have boosted its status.
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U.S.-Chinese Relations
Despite the diplomatic comments about cooperation and mutual respect, there is a geopolitical contest going on between the United States and China.
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Why Iran Hates America
In 1953, U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower gave the go-ahead to Operation Ajax; a covert plan to remove Iran's elected leader.
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Reform of the G8
Nations gather together to try to find collective solutions to problems that affect them all, but it's usually only the biggest countries that have any real impact.
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Afghanistan Election Fraud
For NATO and the UN trying to establish democracy and freedom in Afghanistan the presidential election has been hugely embarrassing.
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Origins of the Geneva Conventions
A Swiss businessman was so shaken by the carnage of a battle in northern Italy in 1859 that he began a campaign to control the horror of war.
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Arctic Boundary Disputes
Showing the flag North of 60, Canada's military and political leaders try to bolster the country's sovereignty claims.
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Asserting Arctic Sovereignty Claim
Global warming is causing the sea ice of the Arctic Ocean to melt and this is bringing on renewed interest in exploiting the resources of the region.
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Canada's Arctic Sovereignty Claims
Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper has served notice he intends to defend the country's claims to northern oil and minerals.
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Satirical Political Parties
A humourous political party in Germany has been barred from appearing on the ballot in that country's September 2009 election; others happily continue their activities.
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