The Question of Kosovo

March 5th, 2009 • 3 Comments

On February 17, 2008 the Serbian province of Kosovo broke ties with the federal government and declared it a separate country. To date, fifty two countries in the United Nations have formally recognized Kosovo as its’ own nation. Continue reading ‘The Question of Kosovo.’

Brown Wants Global New Deal

March 5th, 2009 • No Comments

Gordon Brown, Labour Prime Minister of Britain, has stated that he thinks the United States ought to lead the way in a global “New Deal” initiative. Some say this is paying homage to FDR’s “New Deal” Continue reading ‘Brown Wants Global New Deal.’

Civil Liberties Threatened in Britain

March 1st, 2009 • 2 Comments

War and sacrifice go hand in hand. In the First World War citizens contributed income towards Liberty Bonds; the Second World War saw the rationing of food and household items when trade was limited; the War on Terror demands the sacrifice of something much more crucial: human rights. Continue reading ‘Civil Liberties Threatened in Britain.’