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As we enter the final weeks the U.S. election, debate and tempers flare as millions of Americans determine how – and if - to exercise their right to vote. Yet, when looking abroad, U.S. election challenges pale in comparison to the millions who are denied the...

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More than a decade after the end of the Cold War, Russia’s commitment to Democracy and its relationship with the West remain unclear.  Europe and the United States are questioning Russia’s motives over the Georgian conflict and its reluctance to adhere...

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On the eve of the Beijing Summer Olympics, a full fledged war broke out between Georgia and Russia over Russian support for the Georgian break away provinces, South Ossetia and Abkhazia. What kind of regional implications does Russian violation of Georgian sovereignty...

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Iraqis who aid Coalition Forces are frequently ostracized by their respective communities and targeted for political assassination.  As a result, many have sought asylum in countries neighboring Iraq, which often lack adequate infrastructure and resources to...