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Politics In Depth
Our latest political reviews.
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Venezuela Awaits Signature Count for Chávez Referendum
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As the president's opponents present their credentials, the country's electoral commission establishes key rules for the impending vote.
Mario Canseco For the past eight months, a power-struggle with no political parties or scheduled elections has taken place in Venezuela.
December 16, 2003 -
Chen’s Taiwan Referendum Causes Headaches
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The proposed vote-regarded as campaign ploy, risky precedent or defensive move-challenges existing perceptions about the island.
Mario Canseco Taiwan continues to be split about its future.
December 12, 2003 -
Iraq Setbacks Sway World Public Opinion
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The prolonged conflict in the Persian Gulf has brought loss of life to several countries, where citizens are re-assessing the way their governments approached the war.
Mario Canseco Seven months after United States president George W. Bush declared the end of major military operations in Iraq, the coalition endured its worst 30-day span since the conflict began.
December 09, 2003 -
The Search for the “Right” Leader in Canada
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With a highly touted merger all but complete, the Conservatives are looking for a politician to challenge Paul Martin in the next federal election.
Mario Canseco Today, two separate events appear to have solidified the union between the Progressive Conservatives (PC) and the Canadian Alliance (CA) to create an assimilated right-wing party for the next federal election in Canada.
December 05, 2003 -
Fresh Faces for Opposition Down Under
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Two parties in Australia and New Zealand get new leaders in their quest to become governments.
Mario Canseco In less than five weeks, the landscape of politics in Australia and New Zealand dramatically changed.
December 02, 2003 -
Filipino Actor Wants Top Job, Part II
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In a rare political sequel, action star Fernando Poe Jr. is running for president. The last celebrity to win an election in Asia did not finish his term.
Mario Canseco A little over five years ago, a well-known actor from the Philippines decided to seek the presidency.
November 28, 2003 -
Kennedy Remembrance Marked by Unanswered Questions
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Forty years after his tragic demise, Americans still debate the relevance of their 35th president, and wonder if all is known about the crime.
Mario Canseco Last Saturday marked the 40th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's assassination.
November 25, 2003 -
Big Four Vie for Government in Northern Ireland
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The main political organizations look to make the best of a second chance at self-rule, after a controversial and divisive campaign.
Mario Canseco Northern Ireland voters will renew their Assembly next week.
November 21, 2003 -
New Election, New Boycott in Guinea
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Opposition parties decried the government's outdated rules, as a presidential "friend" joins the race at the eleventh hour.
Mario Canseco Boycotts are nothing new in Guinean votes.
November 18, 2003 -
Shevardnadze Faces Cries for Change in Georgia
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As final results from a very tight parliamentary election remain elusive, opposition leaders are calling for the president's resignation.
Mario Canseco Twelve days have passed since Georgia held its long-awaited parliamentary election.
November 14, 2003
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