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08.15.2008 2:40 pm

Russia and Georgia: Post-conflict consequences

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Map of military conflict between Russia and GeorgiaWith a cease-fire deal between Russia and Georgia progressing, here’s a look at some reactions to the strategic and geopolitical consequences that could come as a result of this conflict.

The Wall Street Journal’s Garry Kasparov wrote today that the West’s appeasement…

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08.14.2008 2:35 pm

Comparing America’s demographic future

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

demographics.jpgThere’s a lot of buzz today over a new Census report which estimates that whites will cease to hold majority status in the United States by 2042 — 17 years earlier than previously forecast. In 2050, whites will account for only…

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06.09.2008 5:48 pm

Freedom of speech *UPDATE*

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

In an interesting update to the post I wrote on Friday concerning the erosion of freedom of speech worldwide, take a look at this headline from yesterday’s Daily Times in Pakistan: “Pakistan to ask EU to amend laws on freedom of expression.”

The word…

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