Bank of India strategic economic policies impact on poverty
The impact on India’s poor as a result of India strategic economic policies reforms instituted by the Reserve Bank of India is altogether positive.
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Bogota, Colombia 1948: The assassination of Jorge Eliécer Gaitán
On April 9, 1946, Jorge Eliécer Gaitán was the victim of assassination as he stepped out of her office building in Bogata, Columbia. Gaitán was a politician, a leader of a populist movement in Colombia, and threat to the government. I was four at the time
Digital currencies and mobile banking in India transform rural poor
Mobile banking is impacting India's poor, opening new opportunities to them. A number of studies have concluded that a 10 percent rise in mobile banking subscribers in emerging markets will lead to a .6 percent to 1.2 percent increase in GDP in those markets
Eritrea: Solving credit access problems benefits local agriculture
Stabilizing the economy in Eritrea requires increased production that only new investments in technology can generate. Minimizing inflation is also a key consideration in formulating the perfect balance. Constructing the right economic equation must be a primary target for government leaders.
Canadian journalist Lauren Southern denied entry into the U.K.
Lauren Southern was detained by barred from entry into the United Kingdom (U.K.), because her work and presence may not be "pleasant to the public.
AIPAC: A Pro Israel friend or Israel’s worst enemy
By embracing the occupation and Israel's denial of political rights to millions of Palestinians, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee is embracing policies that are harmful to Israel's long-term best interests. If AIPAC were a real friend, they would advance policies leading in a more hopeful direction.
The History of Polish Jews: A new museum demands the historical truth
After its experience with Nazism and Communism, one would hope that Poland would be immune to the attractions of authoritarian government and xenophobia. Sadly, this seems not to be the case.
Caricom policy: A new global strategy for sustainable energy
For decades, the transportation system has been built to position the personal automobile at the pinnacle of mobility options. Maybe that needs to change.
Foreign aid categories: The key figures in global giving
Foreign aid is policy development tool connecting countries in increasing basic human rights. This is an overview of Foreign aid development policies.
Quaker Friends who rescued Jews from Nazis now banned from Israel
The irony of Israel banning the same Quaker group that rescued Jews from the Nazis, for expressing similar concern for Palestinians, who are being oppressed at the present time, is increasingly clear.
Israel abandons two-states: Should billions of U.S. aide to Israel continue?
If Israel proceeds and the two-state solution is dead, what is the rationale for continuing to send an increasingly illiberal and prosperous Israel $3.8 billion dollars a year
Israel and Palestine’s Two-State Solution
"I have determined that it is time to officially recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.” says President Trump after his announcement to move US Israel embassies to Jerusalem, creating a de facto capital.
Iran government cracking down on massive, anti-government protests
The Iran government began cracking down on protesters who took part in massive, anti-government protests over the past weekend. Iranian officials have cut off public access to the internet, in hopes of ending these demonstrations.
President Trump’s position on Jerusalem an anti two-state peace solution
President Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital came against the advice of Secretary Mattis & Tillerson, Pompeo, & all of our allies.
President Trump says Jerusalem is Israel’s capital, plans to move embassy
President Trump’s announcement that Jerusalem is Israel's capital, and that the American embassy would move to Jerusalem shows he will stand with Israel
Pearl Harbor and World War II: Long ago, but not forgotten
Today's seniors are the veterans and their wives who suffered so much following Pearl Harbor and World War II. This day should not be forgotten.
Russia banned from 2018 Olympic Games following 2014 doping scandal at Sochi
The U.S. will displace Russia in medals from Sochi, following a new set of penalties related to the doping scandal. Will there be a re-medaling ceremony?
Nathan Zakheim: Holocaust art to benefit ‘We The Kids’ charity
In the next several months the Zakheim collection will be going up for auction so that its artwork will continue to bring enjoyment and a dash of American patriotism to the nation’s youngest generation.
Russia’s Trojan Horse: The Club-K cruise missile Doomsday Box
A Club-K Cruise Missile container looks like an intermodal cargo container. Armed with Kalibr cruise missiles they can deliver nuclear and EMP weapons.
The Russian Revolution: Celebrating Lenin, Marx, and Stalin
Russians celebrate the Russian Revolution until they accept the evils of the Communist system, it's future represents a danger to the world.