In the Spotlight

Millions of people have come to this country to work, not to break its laws. Some have come with visas, and others without them. But they are all contributors to the society they've found here. By David Bacon.

Aid Consultancies: Is the Money Well Spent?

That consultants enrich themselves from the generosity of donor nations undermines the whole point of foreign aid. It spreads cynicism among those in the field providing aid and among donor nations. By Risto Karajkov.

Arab Literature Takes Center Stage in London

The picture regarding the publication of Arab literature in English is dramatically changing, as was evident at the recent three-day London Book Fair, which took place last month.
By Susannah Tarbush.

Solomon Islands: Report Slams Australian-Led Intervention

The Australian government justified its intervention, which came within months of the invasion of Iraq, by labeling the Solomon Islands a "failed state" and a potential source of terrorism.
By Tony Iltis.

Canada to Provide Cash, Not Commodities in Food Aid Policy Change

Canada's move to "untie" its food aid by removing restrictions on where the food can be purchased leaves the United States as the only developed country with tied food aid. From IRIN.

On the Border Between Two Languages

For several years, it seemed as though cultural relations between Israel and Egypt were gradually being woven. But things have changed in the last few years, since the Al-Aqsa Intifada broke out. By Ofri Ilani.

Time for a Diplomatic Surge

In the wake of last month's congressional hearings featuring Gen. David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker, it seems clear that Washington has focused its attention on a new nemesis: Iran. By Carah Ong.

Protecting a Free Press Requires International Cooperation

Every year since 2004, the United Nations has refused to issue press credentials to journalists from Taiwan, rendering them unable to cover the annual meetings of the World Health Assembly. By Shieh Jhy-wey.

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