Pakistan. Credit: Wikipedia Commons On Monday, the Pakistani government did what was unthinkable just a year ago. It agreed with Taliban forces in the Swat Valley to establish strict Islamic law there in return for peace. Over the past few years, the Taliban has been making large inroads in the Swat Valley. Formerly known as […]
Lawless Somalia Picks a Moderate Islamist President
Somalia’s new President Recent events in Somalia have passed under the radar of headlines in the international news. In case you haven’t been paying close attention, here is a quick review: On January 31st, Somalia’s ineffective and powerless federal government met in Djibouti to elect a new President. They chose the moderate Islamist former leader […]
Shifting Goals of US Foreign Policy under Obama
As the Bush administration stepped down yesterday (January 20) and as the Obama administration came in, the US’ position in the world has already shifted dramatically. The Bush administration’s foreign policy goals were controversial, but defined. Key points of Bush Administration foreign policy mostly outlined at the previous White House website included: • Polarization of […]