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If she “can see Russia from her house,” will she be a good bet for 2012?

If she “can see Russia from her house,” will she be a good bet for 2012?

The war in Georgia makes Russia the US enemy once again. Russia will not take it sitting down, knowing that US and NATO troops are so close by. That, of course, will be an insult to Medvedev and Putin (the former being the best-looking leader Russia has ever produced, while the latter is the exact opposite). There might, just might, be something ominous [...]
Americans make history today

Americans make history today

This year the United States choose a new president, but the anxiety caused by waiting for verification of the votes will not be limited only to Americans but to the rest of the world as well. After eight years of the Bush administration, American people saw the strengthening of terrorist networks, the outbreak of two wars simultaneously, the “resurgence” [...]
American elections and the age of information

American elections and the age of information

The U.S. presidential election of 2008 will no doubt be the most innovative in U.S. history (and perhaps in the world), but not necessarily because of any candidate or any policy in particular. As was the case in recent election cycles, the Internet has become a powerful tool for any political campaign, collection of funds and civic engagement. But [...]