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Argentina’s Political Scene Gets a Kick

A new Buenos Aires mayor might hold the key to the country's political future.
Gabriela Perdomo - It is getting old. Néstor Kirchner teasing the electorate over who will be running for president in October's election. Will it be him? Or will it be the current first lady and lawmaker, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner? All of a sudden, the game is not fun anymore.
June 29, 2007

A summer of doubts in Canada

The top two political parties face distinct challenges before lawmakers return to the House of Commons in mid-September.
Earlier this year, a spring federal election seemed inevitable in Canada. The governing Conservative party surpassed the 40 per cent mark in several voting intention surveys, and theories surfaced about the way the government headed by Stephen Harper would contrive its own defeat to meet the electorate and get a majority mandate.
June 26, 2007

The Future of Energy in the West

Will the West go nuclear or will it turn towards biofuels?
Gabriela Perdomo - It took too long for some western countries to realize that their dependence on oil must come to an end. Now the future of energy has turned into a heated political topic that is intrinsically related to issues like stability in the Middle East, global warming, the Iraq war, Russia and even Africa.
June 23, 2007

The long road to immigration reform

A swift passage of legislation would allow Republican presidential contenders to concentrate on their preferred topics.
Mario Canseco - For weeks, polling companies in the United States have provided plenty of numbers related to the current debate on illegal immigration. As the House of Representatives and the Senate ponder what to do about existing regulations, several themes appear to be significant to American public opinion.
June 20, 2007

Thinking Outside the Box in Western Sahara

Spain must finally make some sacrifices to end a conflict it helped create.
Rob Annandale - Resolving the long-running dispute between Morocco and the Polisario Front over Western Sahara will undoubtedly require a fresh approach but only the most incurable optimist could believe that a lasting peace will come out of talks mediated by the United Nations (UN) set to begin tomorrow in Manhasset, New York.
June 17, 2007

Ehud Olmert’s Syrian Deal

The Israeli prime minister seeks to redeem himself.
Gabriela Perdomo - When your country borders on Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq, Jordan and Israel, you probably know you could hold the key to make or break peace in the Middle East.
June 14, 2007

Colombia’s Uribe Makes A Bold Move

The country stands confused and skeptical before the president's latest attempts to free hostages held by the FARC.
Gabriela Perdomo - Tomorrow is the day Colombian president Álvaro Uribe has set to finish freeing up to 180 Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) guerrilla fighters from the country's jails.
June 06, 2007

Can Edwards and Romney win?

The numbers place the two presidential hopefuls as the favourites in Iowa and New Hampshire.
Mario Canseco - Six months from now, American voters will know which candidates emerged victorious in the Iowa caucus and the New Hampshire primary, a fact that will simplify the process of picking nominees for the 2008 presidential race.
May 31, 2007

The Unpopular U.S. Missile Shield

The defence plan faces new challenges as domestic pressure against it mounts in other countries.
Gabriela Perdomo - One of the goals of United States president George W. Bush is to implement a ballistic missile defence strategy in Central Europe before his term in office ends. But the plan involving three continents has not been easy to sell at home or abroad and it is unclear if it will be executed any time soon.
May 28, 2007

Familiar faces return in Israel

Two former prime ministers seek to supplant Ehud Olmert.
Mario Canseco - For the past three months, the government headed by Kadima leader Ehud Olmert in Israel has stumbled. The evident public displeasure with the performance of the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) during last year's armed conflict against Lebanon-based Hezbollah has left many voters yearning for a tougher approach to national security.
May 25, 2007

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