Articles related to "Junta"
To Kill at a Children’s Game
Children in sport and the rabid violence of overzealous parents.
hockey • junta • costin • reading • massachusetts
Children in sport and the rabid violence of overzealous parents.
hockey • junta • costin • reading • massachusetts
Oil, Labor, and Liberty
Sometimes Western countries deploy armies to fight for oil. Sometimes Western countries ignore the activities of ruling army generals whose policies directly affect oil reserves. What draws this strange distinction?
nigerian politics • ruling african juntas • dictatorships in africa • nigerian oil industry • mashud abiollah
Sometimes Western countries deploy armies to fight for oil. Sometimes Western countries ignore the activities of ruling army generals whose policies directly affect oil reserves. What draws this strange distinction?
nigerian politics • ruling african juntas • dictatorships in africa • nigerian oil industry • mashud abiollah
Crisis in the Caribbean
Haiti is the poorest country in the Western hemisphere. Despite several interventions by the US to encourage democracy, the concepts of liberty and civil society remain elusive myths for most Haitians.
haiti intervention • jean bertrand erristead • haitian military junta
Haiti is the poorest country in the Western hemisphere. Despite several interventions by the US to encourage democracy, the concepts of liberty and civil society remain elusive myths for most Haitians.
haiti intervention • jean bertrand erristead • haitian military junta
Burma's Import & Export Victims
By victimizing the Burmese people, Myanmar's brutal military regime is stifling the nation's progress towards becoming a potential juggernaut of international trade.
burma's import & export victims • cyclone nargis uncovers • international trade statistics • world’s largest exporter of teak • cyclone nargis
By victimizing the Burmese people, Myanmar's brutal military regime is stifling the nation's progress towards becoming a potential juggernaut of international trade.
burma's import & export victims • cyclone nargis uncovers • international trade statistics • world’s largest exporter of teak • cyclone nargis
Cambodia's Oil
Who owns the oil and gas to be found in the Gulf of Thailand? Both Cambodia and Thailand claim territory and talks are dragging.
oil • gas • thailand • thai rak thai • military junta
Who owns the oil and gas to be found in the Gulf of Thailand? Both Cambodia and Thailand claim territory and talks are dragging.
oil • gas • thailand • thai rak thai • military junta
Limited Democracy for Burma
The Burmese military junta is planning limited democracy elections - mostly to try to marginalise pro-democracy opposition figures. How will it work?
burma • democracy • elections • junta • myanmar
The Burmese military junta is planning limited democracy elections - mostly to try to marginalise pro-democracy opposition figures. How will it work?
burma • democracy • elections • junta • myanmar
Suu Kyi's Trial May be Little More than a Sham
Though the military junta in Myanmar has agreed to allow ten journalists into the trial of Suu Kyi, it is very doubtful that any real change to her position will result.
aung san suu kyi • myanmar • burma • military junta • marcus gee
Though the military junta in Myanmar has agreed to allow ten journalists into the trial of Suu Kyi, it is very doubtful that any real change to her position will result.
aung san suu kyi • myanmar • burma • military junta • marcus gee
The Precarious Baht
Analysis of why the Thai baht and stock exchange figures remain so high when government policies are so poor and discussions of the implications of this.
thailand • junta • baht • stock exchange of thailand • textiles
Analysis of why the Thai baht and stock exchange figures remain so high when government policies are so poor and discussions of the implications of this.
thailand • junta • baht • stock exchange of thailand • textiles
Thai Politics Update
Divisions among the Thai military junta are emerging. Is this a response to the threat of future jail sentences? Is it to prevent an election? Rumour says so.
thai military coup politics • people's power party in thailand • post-coup politics in thailand • general surayud chulanont land grab • amnesty for coup leaders
Divisions among the Thai military junta are emerging. Is this a response to the threat of future jail sentences? Is it to prevent an election? Rumour says so.
thai military coup politics • people's power party in thailand • post-coup politics in thailand • general surayud chulanont land grab • amnesty for coup leaders
Thailand's Election 2007
Thailand's 23rd December 2007 general election led to the widely-predicted victory for the People's Power Party. But, short of an overall majority, can a coalition arise?
electoral politics in thailand • future of thaksin • political division in thailand • voting in bangkok • voting breakdown in thailand
Thailand's 23rd December 2007 general election led to the widely-predicted victory for the People's Power Party. But, short of an overall majority, can a coalition arise?
electoral politics in thailand • future of thaksin • political division in thailand • voting in bangkok • voting breakdown in thailand
Post Coup Thai Politics
What has happened to Thai politics since the military coup of September 19th, 2006? Will there be democratic elections and, if so, who will win?
miltary coup • thai rak thai • thaksin shinawatra • surayud chulanont • sondhi limthongkul
What has happened to Thai politics since the military coup of September 19th, 2006? Will there be democratic elections and, if so, who will win?
miltary coup • thai rak thai • thaksin shinawatra • surayud chulanont • sondhi limthongkul
The Santa Fe Trail (Part 1)
The Santa Fe Trail was a major road of commerce between Santa Fe, New Mexico, and "the rest of the world," which ended in Missouri. William Becknell is usually credited with giving birth to the Santa Fe Trail.
santa fe trail • santa fe • new mexico • cimarron • mary dodson donoho
The Santa Fe Trail was a major road of commerce between Santa Fe, New Mexico, and "the rest of the world," which ended in Missouri. William Becknell is usually credited with giving birth to the Santa Fe Trail.
santa fe trail • santa fe • new mexico • cimarron • mary dodson donoho
Burma Cyclone Nargis
Aid agencies fear the worst for Burma's cyclone hit region as military junta reject foreign intervention.
cyclone • nargis • burma • burmese • myanmar
Aid agencies fear the worst for Burma's cyclone hit region as military junta reject foreign intervention.
cyclone • nargis • burma • burmese • myanmar
Burma Seize Aid Flights
The Burmese junta confiscate UN relief aid destined for victims of Cyclone Nargis to the dismay of Western Governments.
cyclone • nargis • rangoon • burma • myanmar
The Burmese junta confiscate UN relief aid destined for victims of Cyclone Nargis to the dismay of Western Governments.
cyclone • nargis • rangoon • burma • myanmar
Burmese Cyclone Nargis
Burma's government hamper relief effort as aid agencies wait for entry visas. World Food Programme dismayed by junta's reluctance to allow its logisticians into Burma.
cyclone • burma • myanmar • burmese • junta
Burma's government hamper relief effort as aid agencies wait for entry visas. World Food Programme dismayed by junta's reluctance to allow its logisticians into Burma.
cyclone • burma • myanmar • burmese • junta
Khun Sa
The life and times of the Shan-Chinese drug lord criminal mastermind Khun Sa are placed in context.
opium production in thailand • betrayal of the shans • thai junta • zhang qifu • methamphetamines in southeast asia
The life and times of the Shan-Chinese drug lord criminal mastermind Khun Sa are placed in context.
opium production in thailand • betrayal of the shans • thai junta • zhang qifu • methamphetamines in southeast asia
Myanmar Solves Malacca Dilemma
What are the main reasons that Burma (Myanmar) has become China's main ally in Southeast Asia and
chinese influence in myanmar • china's allies • military junta • khin nyunt • lashio
What are the main reasons that Burma (Myanmar) has become China's main ally in Southeast Asia and
chinese influence in myanmar • china's allies • military junta • khin nyunt • lashio
Opium Production in Burma
After years of suppression, opium production seems to be on the rise in Burma. Why is this happening and what does it mean?
opium production in burma • drugs in southeast asia • heroin production in burma • drug production in golden triangle • junta control of burma
After years of suppression, opium production seems to be on the rise in Burma. Why is this happening and what does it mean?
opium production in burma • drugs in southeast asia • heroin production in burma • drug production in golden triangle • junta control of burma
Than Shwe
Who is the leader of the vicious Burmese military regime and how has he reached his position?
state peace and development committee • saffron revolution in burma • monk demonstrations in burma • leader of burmese junta • military rule in burma
Who is the leader of the vicious Burmese military regime and how has he reached his position?
state peace and development committee • saffron revolution in burma • monk demonstrations in burma • leader of burmese junta • military rule in burma
Visiting Burma (Myanmar)
The visitor to Myanmar - despite all the adverse publicity about its military rulers -will find a nation of gentle folk, awe-inspiring sights and great natural beauty
aung san suu kyi • buddhism in burma • myanmar • buddha images • tourist sites in mandalay
The visitor to Myanmar - despite all the adverse publicity about its military rulers -will find a nation of gentle folk, awe-inspiring sights and great natural beauty
aung san suu kyi • buddhism in burma • myanmar • buddha images • tourist sites in mandalay
Resisting Sanctions in Burma
Why there are unlikely to be meaningful sanctions brought against the Burmese junta by important trade and investment partners.
organization thai military • thai investment in burma • thaksin shinawatra and burma • general anupong paochinda • thai policy towards burma
Why there are unlikely to be meaningful sanctions brought against the Burmese junta by important trade and investment partners.
organization thai military • thai investment in burma • thaksin shinawatra and burma • general anupong paochinda • thai policy towards burma
Thai Referendum Result
An unexpectedly slim majority voted in favour of the Thai junta's new constitution. What will be the impact of this charter and the implications of the small majority?
constitutional referendum • thai rak thai • military coup • internal security act • sonthi limthongkul
An unexpectedly slim majority voted in favour of the Thai junta's new constitution. What will be the impact of this charter and the implications of the small majority?
constitutional referendum • thai rak thai • military coup • internal security act • sonthi limthongkul
Responsible holiday making
A little look into the legalities of holiday home rentals.
holiday homes in spain • how to find legal holiday homes in spain • registered vacational rentals • spanish holiday houses • self-catering in spain
A little look into the legalities of holiday home rentals.
holiday homes in spain • how to find legal holiday homes in spain • registered vacational rentals • spanish holiday houses • self-catering in spain
Bents Fort, Colorado, part 1
Bent’s Fort, established in 1833, by William Bent was located on the north side of the Arkansas River in present-day Colorado along the Santa Fe Trail. This branch of the Trail crossed the river near where present-day La Junta, Colorado is located.
bent’s • fort • william • carson • charles
Bent’s Fort, established in 1833, by William Bent was located on the north side of the Arkansas River in present-day Colorado along the Santa Fe Trail. This branch of the Trail crossed the river near where present-day La Junta, Colorado is located.
bent’s • fort • william • carson • charles
Burma or Myanmar
Aung San Suu Kyi and the National League for Democracy says that tourists should stay away from Burma/|Myanmar. What is there to attract visitors.
burma • myanmar • human rights record • military junta • thailand
Aung San Suu Kyi and the National League for Democracy says that tourists should stay away from Burma/|Myanmar. What is there to attract visitors.
burma • myanmar • human rights record • military junta • thailand
General Augusto Pinochet
It is the atrocities that a ruler is best remembered for. Pinochet may have been kind to puppies and Maggie Thatcher, but he was also the face of a repressive junta.
augusto pinochet • chile • dictator • coup d’état • 1973
It is the atrocities that a ruler is best remembered for. Pinochet may have been kind to puppies and Maggie Thatcher, but he was also the face of a repressive junta.
augusto pinochet • chile • dictator • coup d’état • 1973
Aung San Suu Kyi Day
On October 24th supporters around the world will hold protests and candlelight vigils to show their continued support for the people of Burma and leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
aung san suu kyi • burma protests • aung san suu kyi day • support the monks' protest in burma • united nations day
On October 24th supporters around the world will hold protests and candlelight vigils to show their continued support for the people of Burma and leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
aung san suu kyi • burma protests • aung san suu kyi day • support the monks' protest in burma • united nations day
Khun Sa Is Dead
The death of Khun Sa has been announced - what was his career and who benefits from his death now?
heroin production in burma • drugs in the golden triangle • kuomintang in thailand • gem trading in burma • warlordism in burma
The death of Khun Sa has been announced - what was his career and who benefits from his death now?
heroin production in burma • drugs in the golden triangle • kuomintang in thailand • gem trading in burma • warlordism in burma
Las Fallas Festival, Valencia
Travel to Valencia in Spain for the incredible Las Fallas festival in March.
david whitley • las fallas • valencia • spain • ninot
Travel to Valencia in Spain for the incredible Las Fallas festival in March.
david whitley • las fallas • valencia • spain • ninot
Superstition
Why is superstition so prevalent in Thailand and what does it mean for decision-making by leading figures?
black magic in thailand • superstition in thailand • syncretism and buddhism • lamaist buddhism in thailand • nakhon sri thammarat
Why is superstition so prevalent in Thailand and what does it mean for decision-making by leading figures?
black magic in thailand • superstition in thailand • syncretism and buddhism • lamaist buddhism in thailand • nakhon sri thammarat
The Falklands Dilemma
An analysis of one of the most recent "colonial" wars.
falklands • malvinas • thatcher • england • argentina
An analysis of one of the most recent "colonial" wars.
falklands • malvinas • thatcher • england • argentina
Communism, War, and Trade
Thirty years ago the words "southeast Asia" meant protests. Today those protesters speak the words as if they were synonomous with profits.
southeast asian economics • asean • association of southeast asian nations • vietnam war • asian financial reform
Thirty years ago the words "southeast Asia" meant protests. Today those protesters speak the words as if they were synonomous with profits.
southeast asian economics • asean • association of southeast asian nations • vietnam war • asian financial reform
Chile's Carretera Austral
The partially paved Highway Across Chile's Northern Patagonia is one of the most jawdropping drives in the world.
carretera austral • road in northern patagonia • transport in chile • highway to coyhaique • villa o'higgins
The partially paved Highway Across Chile's Northern Patagonia is one of the most jawdropping drives in the world.
carretera austral • road in northern patagonia • transport in chile • highway to coyhaique • villa o'higgins
More Summer Reading
Three more books to capture your attention: a collection of new fiction, a memoir of an Ethiopian boyhood, and a novel based in Vancouver.
canadian literature • books • novels • mackin charm • jack hodgins
Three more books to capture your attention: a collection of new fiction, a memoir of an Ethiopian boyhood, and a novel based in Vancouver.
canadian literature • books • novels • mackin charm • jack hodgins
Texas Beans: A Fast, Tasty, Smoky Bean Delight
Here's a quick-to-prepare ground beef and bean dish with a hearty Western flavor.
bean recipe • ground beef • texas beans • baked beans • beans
Here's a quick-to-prepare ground beef and bean dish with a hearty Western flavor.
bean recipe • ground beef • texas beans • baked beans • beans
Coca, Culture, and Customs
Remember the words to the chorus of that Arlo Guthrie, Jr. song made famous at Woodstock: "Flying into Los Angeles/Bringing in a couple of kilos/Don't touch my bags if you please, Mr. Customs man"? Remember these lyrics to the Glen Frey song "Smuggler's Blues": "It's propping up the governments of Colombia and Peru/You ask any DEA man/They say there is nothing we can do"? Where the US war against the illegal drugs trade is concerned, it is still a case of the same old song.
us/colombia drug traffic • illegal drug trade • smuggling • cocaine trade • war on drugs
Remember the words to the chorus of that Arlo Guthrie, Jr. song made famous at Woodstock: "Flying into Los Angeles/Bringing in a couple of kilos/Don't touch my bags if you please, Mr. Customs man"? Remember these lyrics to the Glen Frey song "Smuggler's Blues": "It's propping up the governments of Colombia and Peru/You ask any DEA man/They say there is nothing we can do"? Where the US war against the illegal drugs trade is concerned, it is still a case of the same old song.
us/colombia drug traffic • illegal drug trade • smuggling • cocaine trade • war on drugs
Burma's Cyclone Nargis
Britain's Conservative leader calls for direct action in Burma
cyclone • nargis • burma • burmese • myanmar
Britain's Conservative leader calls for direct action in Burma
cyclone • nargis • burma • burmese • myanmar
Burmese Oil Excites China, India
What is the impact of the discovery of oil and gas in Burma on international relationships with China and India?
oil • natural gas • shwe field • china • india
What is the impact of the discovery of oil and gas in Burma on international relationships with China and India?
oil • natural gas • shwe field • china • india
Climate Change in Southeast Asia 2
What will be the impact on energy production in Southeast Asia of global climate change?
mekong • global climate change • energy production • hydropower • nam theun dam
What will be the impact on energy production in Southeast Asia of global climate change?
mekong • global climate change • energy production • hydropower • nam theun dam
Climate Change in Southeast Asia 3
Will the impact of global climate change on Southeast Asia encourage governments to turn to nuclear energy?
nuclear power • nuclear energy • hydropower • cold war • russia
Will the impact of global climate change on Southeast Asia encourage governments to turn to nuclear energy?
nuclear power • nuclear energy • hydropower • cold war • russia
Contra Rebels Possible Rebirth
With new initiatives by Nicaraguan president Daniel Ortega, many former Contra Rebels are talking of taking to the hills again.
somoza • sandinista • contras resurgent • contras take to hills • new contras
With new initiatives by Nicaraguan president Daniel Ortega, many former Contra Rebels are talking of taking to the hills again.
somoza • sandinista • contras resurgent • contras take to hills • new contras
CYPRUS BRIEF HISTORY -part III
As now you are well known with the Cyprus history,"The Land You Will Love", this article will tell you further upto the 20th century.....
cyprus • cyprus tourism • travel • mediterranean • vacation
As now you are well known with the Cyprus history,"The Land You Will Love", this article will tell you further upto the 20th century.....
cyprus • cyprus tourism • travel • mediterranean • vacation
Human Rights for ASEAN
ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) is proposing to create a new transnational human rights organization. Can it really work?
asean • association of southeast asian nations • human rights in southeast asia • ethnic minorities • brunei
ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) is proposing to create a new transnational human rights organization. Can it really work?
asean • association of southeast asian nations • human rights in southeast asia • ethnic minorities • brunei
Registering UK Cars in Andalucia
If you're relocating to Spain and want to know how to import your UK vehicle, this article will outline some of the basic requirements.
cars in spain • uk cars in spain • spanish number plates for english cars • spain with your car • driving english car to spain
If you're relocating to Spain and want to know how to import your UK vehicle, this article will outline some of the basic requirements.
cars in spain • uk cars in spain • spanish number plates for english cars • spain with your car • driving english car to spain
Sylvester Stallone as John Rambo
Twenty years after the last film, "Rambo" still comes on strong in this newest release.
behind the scenes rambo • john rambo • sylvester stallone • rambo movie review • first blood
Twenty years after the last film, "Rambo" still comes on strong in this newest release.
behind the scenes rambo • john rambo • sylvester stallone • rambo movie review • first blood
The 1982 Falkland Islands War
Between April 2 and June 14, 1982 Great Britain and Argentina fought the first modern war of the missle age in the air, on the sea, and the ground.
falklands • argentina • britian • raf • harrier
Between April 2 and June 14, 1982 Great Britain and Argentina fought the first modern war of the missle age in the air, on the sea, and the ground.
falklands • argentina • britian • raf • harrier
The F-I-N-E-S-T Phish Show
MP3 Review of a November 1992 Phish performance from Saint Michaels College in Vermont
phish • jambands • music • trey • the boys
MP3 Review of a November 1992 Phish performance from Saint Michaels College in Vermont
phish • jambands • music • trey • the boys
The Shwe Dagon Pagoda
The Shwe Dagon Pagoda is the central location for demonstrations by monks in Burma's Saffron Revolution. What is it and what is it for?
saffron revolution in burma • capital city of burma • buddhist relics in buma • geography of rangoon • british occupation of burma
The Shwe Dagon Pagoda is the central location for demonstrations by monks in Burma's Saffron Revolution. What is it and what is it for?
saffron revolution in burma • capital city of burma • buddhist relics in buma • geography of rangoon • british occupation of burma
Uncle Ho
An introduction to Ho Chi Minh and the meaning of his life.
ho chi minh • communism • vietnam • colonisation • post-colonialist society
An introduction to Ho Chi Minh and the meaning of his life.
ho chi minh • communism • vietnam • colonisation • post-colonialist society
United Nations Frustrated in Burma
Secretary General condemns Burma's rulers for playing politics with victims lives following Cyclone Nargis.
united nations • ban ki-moon • un • burma • burmese
Secretary General condemns Burma's rulers for playing politics with victims lives following Cyclone Nargis.
united nations • ban ki-moon • un • burma • burmese
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