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Archive for September 2008
The Bangsomoro people are a Muslim community who live in the south of The Philippines. Currently a rebel group calling itself the Moro Islamic Liberation Front is fighting for autonomy for the Bangsomoro.
Julia Terreu spoke to Peter Sales, who is a senior lecturer of History and Politics at the University of Woollongong and is also a Research Associate at the University of The Philippines.
Recently the governments of Bolivia expelled the American ambassador to Bolivia. Not long after that the Venezuelan government expelled the American ambassador to Venezuela. Is this a sign of growing solidarity between Latin American nations?
Julia Terreu spoke to German sociologist Heinz Dietrich, who is based in Mexico and who often contributes to Venezuela Analysis.
Israel has testy relations with its neighbours Lebanon and Syria, and occupies the Shebaa Farms and Golan Heights from them respectively. is there a chance for a just peace between the three nations?
Julia Terreu spoke with Alain Gresh, who is an analyst for Le Monde Diplomatique.
An arms trade fair, named the Asia Pacific Defense & Security Exhibition, was scheduled to be held in Adelaide from the eleventh to the thirteenth of November 2008. However, it was cancelled due to protests.
Julia Terreu spoke to comedian/musician/singer/songwriter/activist Soursob Bob, who was one of the people opposed to the Asia Pacific Defense & Security Exhibition.
Recently the Argentine government introduced tax reform legislation intended to distribute resources more equitably.
Julia Terreu spoke with Michael Cohen, who is Professor of International Affairs at The New School and is Director of its Observatory on Latin America.
The nation of Armenia became independent after the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics collapsed in 1991. What is the situation in Armenia today? Also, what are Armenia’s relations like with other countries?
Julia Terreu spoke with Muriel Mirak-Weissbach, who is an analyst and a frequent contributor to Global Research.
