Archive for the ‘Asia’ Category
Missile Defense and Rising Global Tensions
Written by Editor on April 12th in Asia, Czech Republic, EUJohn Jack Rooney (Spring 2009 Issue)
The web of relations between Iran, Russia, and the United States. (more…)
Islam, Christianity, and the Struggle for Rationalism
Written by Editor on April 12th in Asia, EUPetr Pelikán (Spring 2009 Issue)
Instead of bridging the cultural gap, Muslim and Christian religious scholars repeatedly emphasize the differences between the two belief systems to suit their own agenda. Nonetheless, there is evidence that Islamic mysticism has begun to take some lessons from European rationalism. (more…)
Developing Countries in the Global Economic Slowdown
Written by Editor on April 5th in Asia, EconomicsJosef Mladek (Spring 2009 Issue)
Reform and participation in international trade present the only possibilities for economic growth in developing countries. Aid is not the answer. (more…)
The Hopelessness of a Middle East Peace Process
Written by Editor on April 5th in AsiaIrena Kalhousová (Spring 2009 Issue)
The ability to find “Security for Israel, Justice for Palestine” will remain elusive until the people of Israel and Palestine renew their trust in each other. (more…)
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Written by Editor on March 26th in Africa, Asia, Czech Republic, EU, Latin America, USWelcome to The New Presence online, Prague’s journal of Central European affairs. Mark your calendars for our upcoming spring issue on the systematic problems in Czech politics. Online content will be available mid-May.