War on Drugs or War on Mexicans?

New America Media, News analysis, Jose Luis Sierra, Feb 06, 2010

In the wake of the massacre of 16 youths at a birthday party in Ciudad Juarez, Mexican politicos pointed fingers at each other and stonewalled journalists while civilians all over the country reaffirmed their lack of confidence in their government at all levels

Why India Has an Advantage Over China

India Currents, Commentary, Raywat Deonandan, Feb 05, 2010

Democracy, English and age profile are just three of the reasons why India might have an advantage over China in the race to the top according to one commentator. But India has a lot of hurdles of its own.

Arms Sales Adds Complexity to US-China-Taiwan Triangle

New America Media, News analysis, George Koo, Feb 04, 2010

President Obama’s announcement to sell $6.4 billion of arms to Taiwan seems to have caught China by surprise. Some in Washington see Beijing’s reaction as a normal response when the U.S. raises the tension in the U.S.-China-Taiwan triangle while others are not so sure.

Afghan Summit Highlights Risky Paradoxes of War

New America Media, News Report, Daniel J Gerstle, Feb 01, 2010

NATO's hybrid plan for security in Afghanistan is rife with paradoxes. But it also has the reluctant support of various constituencies who are at odds with each other. Here is a report from the international conference on Afghanistan in London last week.

A Coming of Age Moment for Haiti’s Neighbors

New America Media, News Analysis, Marcelo Ballvé, Jan 30, 2010

Haiti's neighbors in Latin America and Caribbean face an existential challenge. How can they step up to the plate and help Haiti rebuild even as they manage their own pressing domestic problems?

New America Now: The Power of Women

New America Now, , Jan 29, 2010

New America Now presents A Woman's Special featuring the only female Prime Minister of Peru, a rare example of a woman completing a Torah, and the reality of emerging roles for Muslim women today.

Female Squash Player from Waziristan Defies Tradition

Pakistan Link, News Feature, Khurram Shahzad, Jan 29, 2010

Maria Toor Pakay grew up in the tribal regions of Waziristan in Pakistan where the Taliban exert a lot of influence. Now she is Pakistan's top-rated squash player.

Africa a Challenge for Obama in 2010

Oneworld.net, News analysis, Brittany Schell , Jan 28, 2010

The Obama administration has failed to increase funding for HIV/AIDS programs, bolstered the much maligned International Monetary Fund (IMF), and tripled the budget for the U.S. Military Command in Africa (AFRICOM).

Bay Area Activists Organize for Haiti

New America Media, Video , Jr Valrey & Lawrence Fowler, Jan 27, 2010

In the wake of the Haiti's 7.0 earthquake, Bay Area-based Haiti Action Committe mobilized community members to ban together in solidarity and support of Haiti.