Goodwin Liu, a federal appeals court nominee of the Obama Administration, has been in the Senate’s spotlight, and the ensuing Senatorial rants by members of the Republican Party have underlined one of the ultimate hypocrisies in modern politics:  while preaching from the pulpit of anti-intellectualism, they claim to support Constitutionalist courts, as do most modern [...]

The Temple of Bel in Palmyra, Syria, or Tadmor as it is referred to by locals, represents the pinnacle of what is considered by many to the be finest collection of ruins on our planet. The temple itself rests on a foundation that dates back  to the second milennium BC and sits at the center of  haunting [...]

Despite the efforts of organizations around the world, human beings continue to hunt animals into extinction. Whether it be for simple vanity, supposed medical benefits, or the desire for an exotic pet, the illegal animal trade is alive and well. It seems to have forever been in our nature to pillage nature, and those we [...]

When American politicians talk about building a wall to keep Mexicans from illegally entering the United Sates, emotions flare on both sides. Thing is, Mexicans are not always so crazy about the kind of Americans that routinely cross the border into their country either. From the comedy kings over at the theonion.com, watch this classic what if [...]

From United States Correspondent Gibbs Burke… A fundamentalist I might be, but an extremist or terrorist I am not. I see no wrong in being a Fundamental Christian. Fundamentalism is in no way dangerous by definition, but rather it is the extremists who resort to physical actions that are the inherent danger to the public. If I am [...]

The last two weeks have been have been extremely busy for the Obama Administration, especially with regards to nuclear technology:  a nuclear arms agreement with Russia, an updated Nuclear Posture Review, and an international nuclear summit in Washington D.C. have all been the focus of America’s capital.  On each of these events, all overwhelmingly positive, there has [...]

From David Anthony Hohol… Earlier this month, on the eve of his trip to Washington, Jordan’s King Abdullah II warned if peace in the Middle East cannot be achieved, then Israel’s long-term future is in jeopardy.   The young Monarch declared, “I think the long-term future of Israel is in jeopardy unless we solve our problems. I [...]

From Special Guest Richard L. Scott… Niccolo Machiavelli writes in the 1532 book The Prince that a conquered republic must be entirely reduced because history proves anything less works against the victor. Carl von Clausewitz would agree, and in the 1832 publication On War he asserts that any attempt to disarm an enemy, rather than destroy [...]

From Lama J… When I graduated from my University in Amman, I was young and excited to find a job. I dreamt of working in a company throughout the four years it took for me to acquire my degree.  I always wanted to put on a suit and be a business woman. As young girl, [...]

The innocent smile of a young boy is the center piece of this week’s photo, taken in the southern coastal town of Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka. A small town far removed from the hustle and bustle of the capital city of  Columbo, the area is most famous for its wooden tribal masks and sports some of [...]