Iran and US to Discuss Afghanistan

March 7th, 2009 • No Comments

In the spirit of putting long-term rivalries aside for the greater good, Iran said today that it would consider attending a meeting with the US to discuss the Taliban insurgency. The talks are planned to take place later this month, with international allies in attendance to discuss the issue of Afghanistan. Continue reading ‘Iran and US to Discuss Afghanistan.’

Bashir: Wanted by The Hague

March 6th, 2009 • No Comments

On Wednesday, March 4th 2009, judges from the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands issued an arrest warrent for the President of Sudan: Omar Hassan Ahmad al-Bashir. This is the first time the ICC has issued an arrest warrant for a head-of-state while they were still in power. Continue reading ‘Bashir: Wanted by The Hague.’

Six, Lies, and Videotape

March 3rd, 2009 • No Comments

Though a shameless pun, today’s title is indicative of a plethora of mischief beginning yesterday with the mailing of a secret letter to the Kremlin: the kind of stunt reserved solely for James Bond movies in the past. Continue reading ‘Six, Lies, and Videotape.’

Six Powers: Direct Diplomacy Towards Iran

March 3rd, 2009 • No Comments

After the revelation that Iran is now capable of building a nuclear weapon, a series of letters was uncovered between US President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev concerning possible tactics to defuse the nuclear situation. In a show of solidarity, six of the most influential nations today announced at a UN nuclear watchdog meeting that they would adopt a tact of “direct diplomacy” to handle threat. Continue reading ‘Six Powers: Direct Diplomacy Towards Iran.’