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Whatever might be the differences between the U.S. and Iran, it is the geopolitical position of Iran that is responsible for bringing the two nations closer, whether covertly or overtly. The hostage issue is just the catalyst for the process. Angsu Narayan Bhattacharya Calcutta...
...represent only 6% of the total number but almost all of which fly within reach. Until now, only Russia and the U.S. have downed space objects, and despite Beijing's assurances that the test was not adversarial, the U.S. sees a threat to its spy satellites--and a possible catalyst to a space arms race. [This article consists of a complex diagram. Please see hardcopy of magazine...
...Harvard Corporation’s earlier decisions to divest from holdings in these two companies earned the University widespread praise as the catalyst for a national movement in which 30 other universities and six states have divested from companies supporting the Sudanese government’s genocidal regime. This movement has generated more leverage over Khartoum than most of the governmental approaches to date. So while the revelations about the scale of Harvard’s indirect investments are deeply troubling, there is still reason to be hopeful that Harvard will take the action necessary to live...
...Fairley says he provided Bainimarama with a copy of the bill, and the opinions from two Queen's Counsel in Australia. "I really didn't hear any more, but it seemed to be a catalyst for him to become much more concerned about the legislation." Fairley adds that during the same conversation, the commander learned that United States Republican Senator John McCain was going to be holidaying at Turtle Island that Christmas. "[Bainimarama] said he would really like to meet Senator McCain, who was shaping up as the next president of the United States. That was really the reason...
...commitment to his country, and the toil it wreaks on those closest to him. DeNiro has created a fascinatingly compelling picture that relies upon a fantastic screenplay to further plot. Noted screenwriter Eric Roth (“Munich”) produces a compelling script that gives the film its catalyst. With “Shepherd” he clearly nails both political intrigue and personal deterioration...