One of the most powerful achievements of the two-party system has been to effectively limit political competition in a nation still widely regarded as a democracy. These limits are enforced by law and procedure but are also the results of the strategy of Triangulation.
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Turkish Journalism Crackdown Snags America’s Vice News
Growing concerns about fresh Turkish journalism crackdown ahead of controversial national polls
Iraqi Reforms Against Corruption or Back To Dictatorship?
Iraq has been a hotbed of corruption throughout the political sector and feeding into other sectors of the government like the police force, accused of charging produce truck drivers who are entering Iraq $1,500.
Iraqi Corruption is a Cancer Without Known Cure
Amid endless conflict and turmoil, there is only a fragile hope for any fix to Iraqi corruption
Amid Numerous Crises, Syrian Civil War Continuing
As the Syrian Civil War continues into its 4th year of conflict, the United Nation’s Syrian envoy met with rebel opposition leaders for the first time since the beginning of the conflict
Three Long Years and Counting…
It’s crazy out there! Three years later, there are some things to be hopeful about, but it is a double edged sword. I guess the real trick is staying positive in the face of so much negativity.
Creating Children’s Artwork in Saddam’s Kurdistan Prison
Refugees from Syria’s conflict help children paint their life inside Saddam’s Kurdistan Prison
George W. Bush, Father of the Year or War Criminal?
Although the Father of the Year event where George W. Bush was recognized was not political, many thought about the innocent children in Iraq, Yemen and Syria that have been killed during and after his illegitimate wars.
Kurdish Peace Process Boosted Following Turkey Vote
Rebalanced politics of Turkey to be boon to long-running Kurdish peace process in regional benefit
PHOTOS: Rally at the White House to Stop Endless Wars
It was the 12th anniversary of Shock & Awe, the U. S. attack on Iraq on Saturday the 21st of March but, it’s been 24 years since the U.S. has been dropping bombs on the country of Iraq