Daily Update

French protest against government economic policies, similar protests seen in other EU nations. While France's alleged protectionism of motor companies has highlighted broader economic tensions within the EU, Sarkozy has announced that France seeks a return to NATO military command 

Israel's holy war? IDF soldiers describe religious justification for entering Gaza

Afghanistan's religious council has called for King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia to mediate talks with the Taliban over reducing violence in the region  

Arab states meet to mend ties with Syria in preparation for Doha talks - former alarmed by Iran's influence in Iraq, Lebanon, and Gaza 

Greek vessel "Titan" seized by pirates off Somali coast

Daily Update

Madagascar's constitutional court upholds the rule of opposition leader Andry Rajoelina, but nations condemn the military coup that brought him to power 

U.S. Fed to buy $1 trillion in securities and mortgages 

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates announces the end of the "stop-loss" policy by 2011

With the G-20 summit looming, France and Germany declare their intent not to incur debt with large stimulus packages for their own countries 

NATO calls for increased troop presence in Afghanistan during the country's summer elections 

The Vatican tries to defuse criticism over Pope Benedict XVI's comments on the role of condoms in preventing AIDS in Africa 

Global Analyst - Issues 1 and 2

The Global Analyst is proud to present the first issues of Georgetown's only student-authored International Affairs Journal:

The Global Analyst. Volume 1, Issue 1. November, 2008 - "Changing China: Engaging China in the 21st Century."

http://www12.georgetown.edu/students/ack23/issues/2008fall.pdf

The Global Analyst. Volume 2, Issue 2. March, 2009 - "Terror in Nigeria: The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta."

http://www12.georgetown.edu/students/ack23/issues/2009spring.pdf