http://www.globalaffairscouncil.org Your World - Your Global Affairs Council Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:29:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en By: Scott Nelson Staff Writer The Gulf News reported this morning that South Africa has barred the Dalai Lama from attending a peace conference there later in the week. The reason? Officials cited their relationship with China. For years here at the Global Affairs Council, we've noted that China has quietly ... http://www.globalaffairscouncil.org/?p=131 By: Scott Nelson Staff Writer The Obama Administration is said to be in talks to Nationalize several large U.S. Banks, or at least increase their stake in some of them (such as Citi). We here at the Global Affairs Council have wondered with growing unease for some time at the Government's intentions ... http://www.globalaffairscouncil.org/?p=125 By: Linda Beso Staff Writer There was a great article today in the Financial Times by P.J. O’Rourke titled "Adam Smith's Last Laugh” I urge everyone to read it. It discusses the fact that nothing in this current recession is new. Adam Smith expected and described this exact course of ... http://www.globalaffairscouncil.org/?p=113 By: Scott Nelson Staff Writer Recessions are a good thing. I'll say that again; Recessions are a good thing. President Obama wants to end the recession quickly. But American President's don't get to make that decision, that's the whole point to a recession. And you wouldn't want them to if they ... http://www.globalaffairscouncil.org/?p=107 By: Scott Nelson Staff Writer The eyes of the world turn today to the Democratic Convention in Denver to watch Barack Obama's next step in his bid for the United States Presidency. There's a burning questions on the minds of all of us here at the Global Affairs Council; will the Clintons ... http://www.globalaffairscouncil.org/?p=92 By John Alexander Executive Director Russia's attack on Georgia signals a shift in the balance of power within the region and perhaps throughout the world that will have significant implications on all of Europe as well as the United States and China. BACKGROUND: On August 7th, 2008 troops from the Republic of Georgia invaded ... http://www.globalaffairscouncil.org/?p=68 By: John Alexander Executive Director Hua Guofeng, the communist leader who ruled China shortly as the Communist Party Chairman after Mao Zedong's death in 1976, died today at the age of 87 in Beijing. Hua Guofeng was famous for his "Two Whatever's" campaign, which directed the Party to:    1. Uphold whatever policy decision ... http://www.globalaffairscouncil.org/?p=53 By: Linda Beso Staff Writer Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf resigned on August 18th amidst rising  impeachment pressure. Musharraf ruled Pakistan since 1999 when he took over in a military coup. He was forced to resign his military post last November in what many saw as a first step out of power. In his ... http://www.globalaffairscouncil.org/?p=6 Welcome to the Global Affairs Council.  The Council strives to be your source for in depth global affairs analysis and discussion.  In the weeks to come we will expand our new web site to bring you articles by some of the leading voices in International Relations and Global Analysis.  Check ... http://www.globalaffairscouncil.org/?p=1