United Nations
Informal cooperation grows on global migration
Every year, millions of people leave their country to enter others. Migration is a major issue...
InternationalSelective interventions weaken UN civilian protection
UN-authorised protection of civilians (POC) actions in Libya and Ivory Coast have been...
InternationalDiplomacy may boost Central American security
Recent visits from UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and US President Barack Obama highlight the...
Central AmericaAllies uneasy over Germany's cautious global role
The NATO summit in Berlin on April 14-15 provided an opportunity for the German government to...
GermanyUrbanisation fuels global growth, but also instability
In the past decade, the world's urban population surpassed the rural. It is expected that by 2030...
InternationalLIBYA: Protracted conflict likely as questions mount
Fighting between government and opposition forces continues around Brega. More than two weeks...
LibyaINTERNATIONAL: China's wage-related advantage declines
Wage costs are an important determinant of manufacturing locations. China, notably, has been able...
InternationalLIBYA/UN: West prepares to strike after UN vote
The United States, France and the United Kingdom are planning how to enforce a no-fly zone over...
Libya