Politics
Wars And Stratagems And … Cigars?
A tobacco tax that has its origins in the rivalry between a king and his courtier? Increased sales due to war? And plague?
It’s all part of the story of tobacco. Smoking has always been bound up in the history of European politics. After all, it’s likely that no one of European origin would ever have […]
Barack Obama: The Hawaii Connection
Hawaii is especially proud of our new president, Barack Obama. He was born here and spent many of his formative years living in Honolulu. We believe this time spent in Hawaii had an indelible effect on the formation of his character, because the history of Hawaii makes this place unique.
Of course, his other international […]
Cyprus Reunification Must Not be Forgotten
2008 has been a year of change For one, Cyprus reunification is now back on the agenda after the appointment of Dimitris Christofias to the presidency of the Republic of Cyprus, joining Mehmet Ali Talat to solve the disputes over Cyprus reunification
Cyprus Reunification - Why it is Important to the International Community
This week, Senator Barack Obama beat John McCain in the presidential elections for the USA, to become the first black president of the country Citizens of nations across the world are heralding the news as a triumph, calling the ascension of a citizen of African-American descent to the White House a ‘world changing’ event
China’s Chairman Mao: Savior Or Backward Leaper
As if a book from a Chinese antiques shop, the myth of Chairman Mao has classic Communist ideology, in that the dear leader is usually glorified as one with super human powers. Mao Zedong did it from the Long March and through his life, and even in death his body is almost given sacred […]
Understanding The Wine Trade Agreement Between European And U.S. Wineries
Most people who live in the United States don’t realize what goes into getting a bottle of European wine on the shelf of their local grocery store. People also don’t realize that many U.S. wines also sit on the shelves of European stores. Trade agreements and agreements on winemaking practices are just the beginning of […]
President Obama : Clear Questions, Hard Answers
The last election brought some interesting changes to the USA You might say it brought “The Change” that some of us were looking for
What Might Obama do to Social Security Disability?
Barack Obama addressed close to 250,000 Americans at Grant Park on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 to give his acceptance speech As a result of winning 364 electoral votes (94 more than the 270 required to win), Obama is the newly-elected president of the United States
Economic Background For Investment In Thailand Part 5
The government adapted strict monetary and fiscal policies to control the rate of inflation during this period Rigid monetary policies were used to limit credit expansion in the private sector
China And Its History Of Dynasties
If you are browsing in a Chinese antiques shop and the owner shows you an object for any dynasty, you would probably need help to be assured which century that was. And so it has been in China for the thrity thousand years that human beings have populated this portion of earth. We know that […]
