Posted by Rosa Maria Young on
April 9, 2010
Revolt in Kyrgyzstan
The ancient Soviet Republic of Kyrgyzstan became independent in 1991. Since then political stability has been elusive and corruption a normal thing in the government. Thus Russia and the US were able to establish one base each in the country to use for their own purposes. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Rosa Maria Young on
December 13, 2009
For a world free of landmines
In 1997 many in the world heard about landmines and their devastating effect because Princess Diana, after a visit to Angola to see some of the victims of these landmines, called for an international ban on them. That same year the Princess died and it seems that much of the world preoccupied with other disasters and terrorism forgot about it. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Rosa Maria Young on
September 6, 2009
The mystery of the ‘Artic Sea’ deepens
Remember the Artic Sea? The vessel with a full cargo of timber that disappeared en route from Finland to Algeria at the end of July was finally recovered off west Africa on August 17 and eight alleged hijackers were arrested. From the beginning there were all sort of rumors (see article “A ship is missing: pirates, terrorists? from August 13) while Russia denied the vessel was carrying a secret cargo claiming it was hijacked by criminals for a ransom. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Rosa Maria Young on
August 13, 2009
A ship is missing: pirates, terrorists?
It could be a thriller or a spy novel but it is a real thing. In the 21st century . What was though at the beginning as a piracy act, in itself outlandish enough due to the European location, is getting new and much more sinister interpretations. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Rosa Maria Young on
July 27, 2009
Take 2: Who is in charge in the Obama administration?
Today I read the answer to my question from yesterday about Hillary Clinton. It seems that acting as ‘damage control’ she was on NBC News’s “Meet the Press” trying to reset again the relations with Russia after vice president Biden’ comments. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Rosa Maria Young on
July 26, 2009
Who is in charge in the Obama administration?
Who is running foreign policy in the Obama administration? It seems Vice President Joseph R. Biden during his recent trip to Georgia and Ukraine pledged support for both countries efforts to break away from the Russia’s orbit and join the NATO alliance. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Rosa Maria Young on
January 8, 2009
In Europe freezing weather and a fuel standoff
After relatively mild weather during the Christmas holidays, winter has come in full force to Europe. It has brought strange sights such as the port in Marseille covered in snow! In a normally sunny French Riviera trains are halted and people are wary of venturing outside their homes. In my case I am having fond memories of my home in Florida… Read the rest of this entry »
