Tag: China

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. * World focuses on Mario Draghi and the European Central Bank for the ‘Big Bazooka’ * Greece chooses a technocrat as interim prime minister * Italy also chooses a technocrat to replace Berlusconi *

Richard Fisher, Senior Fellow at the International Assessment and Strategy Center joins Frank to explain the asymmetric capabilities of Communist China. China has provided over 1 million parts that either have been used or will be used in American military

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. * Muslim hajj pilgrims perform devil stoning ritual * Italy and Greece governments close to collapse over euro crisis * Congressional ‘Super Committee’ faces same problems as Greece and Italy * Applying the ‘Kick

Transparency International, which focuses on issues of corruption and bribery, is out with its latest index of which countries businessmen are most likely to use bribes overseas to garner business. They looked at 28 countries. Least likely to offer bribes?

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. * Greece buckles to European demands and cancels referendum * Referendum call forces historic changes * Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke’s press conference * Following the script * Elements of the script * A little

Herman Cain is a force of nature. He speaks candidly and has those coveted gifts most people lack: Charisma and a disarming personality. Even some of the most successful politicians lack these gifts. I had a chance to see Mr.

The United States assisted in ousting Qaddafi leaving the weapon rich nation a complete quagmire–just last week a secret chemical weapon storage facility was located. U.S. troop withdrawals in Iraq leave the nation prone to inevitable collapse. And now the

From the Associated Press: BEIJING — China’s military is accepting recruits who are heavier and have more visible tattoos, conceding to rising prosperity and individuality among the nation’s young. In keeping with a drive for better educated recruits, the military

Is the European Union about to collapse? It’s too soon to call the coroner. And the realities of the financial crisis may force Europe to hang together rather than hang separately. But the political divisions seem to be growing. Greece

The FBI is investigating whether a suicide bomber killed in Saturday’s bombing of an African Union military base in Mogadishu is Abdisalan Ali, 22, a U.S. citizen from Minneapolis. At least 10 people died in the attack carried out by

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. * Euro bailout deal unravels as Italy’s bond yields soar * Greece will hold a referendum on the euro bailout deal * Greece’s opposition parties accuse Papandreou of blackmail * Italy’s bond yields (interest

There was an Alternative Futures Symposium recently put on by the Army Capabilities Integration Center (ARCIC) at the Army Training and Doctrine Command in Fort Eustis, Virginia. They didn’t look at the threat posed by a nuclear Iran or Islamist

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. * Former cricketer Imran Khan promises hope and change for Pakistan * Second Gaza cease-fire broken within a day * China arrests over 12,000 suspects in internet drug trafficking sweep * Somali-American identified as

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com: * China’s housing bubble collapses as home prices fall sharply * China’s credit bubble collapses as well * China appears unwilling to help bail out Europe * Fitch says that Greece’s 50% bond haircut

European leaders announced yesterday their plan to stabilize the Euro and avoid a potential debt crisis. Reportedly they received a helping hand from China. Pure benevolence, right? A straight business transaction, yes? Well, they do want to make money. China

The Dow Industrials increased by 340 points on Thursday on the basis of a new Eurozone deal announced at 4 AM on Thursday morning. That would be beyond belief if it weren’t for the fact that nothing is beyond belief

From the Associated Press: SEOUL, South Korea — Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Thursday he is skeptical that diplomacy will push North Korea to give up its nuclear program, and he raised the prospect of the North’s stance leading to