The United States began launching missiles into Libya last weekend, striking multiple targets in the North African country. The war was precipitated when rebels, hoping to overthrow the government led by Muammar Gaddafi, managed to take and hold a number of key cities. (more…)

The Israel and Palestine Conflict: Since the United Nations voted in 1947 to partition Palestine and create the Jewish state of Israel, there have been arguments about the division of land. Outbreaks of violence around the issue have recently been centered in the area known as the Gaza strip, which is surrounded by Israel. Israel is opposed to the political control of Hamas in Gaza, and Hamas refuses to recognize Israel as a legitimate nation. (more…)

Though the latest turmoils in Thailand have calmed down, some people state that it might only be a question of time, when the next riots will take place. The Civil War in Thailand has its roots in charges that the recent Parliament elections were not legitimate and protesters, called the Red Shirts, were demanding new elections. Their charge is that the current government is highly representative of the richer segments of Bangkok society and leave the poor in cities and rural areas without representation.
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The new German defense minister Karl Theodor zu Guttenberg is famous for being a charismatic politician who knows how to attract the attention of people. He is a conservative politician from Bavaria who made his point earlier this year, when he criticised the subventions for the automobile company Opel, a subcompany of General Motors.

Right from the beginning, zu Guttenberg made clear that he stands for political directness and does not hesitate to speak his mind. Therefore, people were not wondering when he described the ongoings and involvements of German soldiers in a different way than his predecessor: he spoke of warlike events in Afghanistan. (more…)