Analysis: Obama Appeals to Skeptical Russians
After reaching out to the Islamic world in speeches in Turkey and Egypt, President Barack Obama sought once more to speak directly to the hearts and minds of another audience that has been hostile to the United States: the Russian public.
Global Opinion Split on Obama and US Role
Though large majorities globally expressed confidence that President Obama 'will do the right thing in foreign affairs,' most people around the world continue to view US foreign policy negatively, according to a recent survey of people in 19 nations by WorldPublicOpinion.org.
G8 Summit to Test Resolve on Economy, Climate Change, Food Security
The upcoming Group of Eight (G8) summit will be a major test to world leaders on their resolve to shore up economy and fight world hunger and climate change following last year's global financial meltdown.
Cartoon: We are gathered here today...
A recent poll showed that only about half of Americans think capitalism is better than socialism, while the rest are unsure or see socialism as a better idea. With the collapse of the financial system and the economy, the ideology of the free market has fewer and fewer adherents.
Washington's Wars and Occupations
For determining effective strategy and tactics, the peace movement needs hard-nosed, dispassionate analysis. At the same time, the heart and soul of the peace movement's very existence is passionate solidarity with human beings across the globe in their battles for dignity, equality and a decent life.
Cartoon: Goodbye Capitalism....
A recent poll showed that only about half of Americans think capitalism is better than socialism, while the rest are unsure or see socialism as a better idea. With the collapse of the financial system and the economy, the ideology of the free market has fewer and fewer adherents.
Global Climate Change Information for the Poor
Under-resourced media are failing rural people in developing countries, who are most vulnerable to climate change and in greater need of information to protect themselves from more intense cyclones and longer droughts, according to a new study.
Building Bridges with Cuba
This process, which is much broader than anything we have seen prior to this point, reflects, on the one hand, changes in the real situation in the Americas, including the fact that Cuba is no longer as isolated at all. In fact, it is United States policy which has really been isolated globally and also in this region.
