Author Archives: Administrator

Around the World!

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Administrator

- By Chrisella Sagers Herzog Welcome to Around the World! This week we feature a discussion on Edward Snowden and the NSA, a look at higher education in Nigeria, and more. Interview: Joshua Foust, National Security Expert/Freelance Journalist What does … Continue reading →

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Myanmar’s Future, Reform or Regression?

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Administrator

- By Ryan Burkhart Since 2011, Myanmar has undergone significant political and economic reforms. These reforms have drawn measured praise from Western nations, most importantly from the U.S. Sanctions on Myanmar have been considerably reduced, and President Thein Sein recently … Continue reading →

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Around the World!

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Administrator

- By Chrisella Sagers Herzog Welcome to Around the World! This week we feature a bright future in Serbia-Kosovo relations, a look toward the future with Iran, and more. The Diplomatic Courier is now on YouTube! We are thrilled to … Continue reading →

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Photo Friday: North and South Korea Agree to Reopen Communication

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Administrator

Photo by yeowatzup (cc). – By Ryan Burkhart On Thursday, it was announced that North Korea would soon reopen a Red Cross hotline with the South, which would allow the two governments to arrange the details for bilateral talks to … Continue reading →

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Video Wednesday: Israel’s Lesser-Known Missile Defense System

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Administrator

Video by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency. – By Ryan Burkhart In an interview last week, Israeli Air Force Colonel Zvika Haimovich described how Israel’s air defense corps has monitored every missile fired in the Syrian civil war. The Colonel … Continue reading →

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Bringing Stability to Bahrain

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Administrator

-By Bryce Bytheway Bahrain is a small island country found along the western shores of the Persian Gulf. For years Bahrain has been one of the United States’ greatest allies in the region. During the Iraq conflict Bahrain rescued more … Continue reading →

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Around the World!

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Administrator

- By Chrisella Sagers Herzog Welcome to Around the World! This week we feature a discussion of the mediation process in Syria, foreign policy of the European Union, socialism in Latin America, and more. Why Annan Failed and Brahimi Struggles: … Continue reading →

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Markets Slump On China Manufacturing Data; Economic Reform Needed

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Administrator

- By Ryan Burkhart Last Thursday, global markets fell due to an unexpected drop in Chinese factory activity. The Japanese stock market plunged more than 7 percent, the Nikkei’s largest drop since the tsunami and nuclear disaster in 2011; European … Continue reading →

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Photo Friday: Iran’s Elections Approach

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Administrator

Photo by Nima Fatemi (cc). – By Bryce Bytheway Iran is at it again. Amidst during the seemingly endless coverage concerning relations with Syria, political unrest, and of course Iran’s struggle to obtain nuclear technology, comes a critical Presidential election … Continue reading →

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Embassy of Kazakhstan Celebrates Novels on Kazakh Culture

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Administrator

- By Bryce Bytheway On the evening of May 22nd the Embassy of Kazakhstan hosted acclaimed author Abdi-Jamil Nurpeisov in celebration of his books recently translated into English: “Final Respects” and “Blood and Sweat.” The private event featured remarks made … Continue reading →

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