The current Republican debates and the political atmosphere in the country have led to the use of the word Conservatism more than any times in American politics. You have heard of Libertarian Conservatism, Continental Conservatism, Liberal Conservatism, Fiscal Conservatism and… Read More ›
Politics
NEW HAMPSHIRE CAUCUSES: Meaning and Significance of a Primary by Adeyemi Oshunrinade
Soon after the Iowa Caucuses, Republican candidates began their campaigns for the next step the New Hampshire Caucuses. Analysts continue daily to predict what might happen in New Hampshire as some are quick to conclude the outcome in New Hampshire,… Read More ›
IOWA CAUCUSES: MEANING OF THE CAUCUS CAMPAIGN AND PROCESS
ADEYEMI OSHUNRINADE Edited January 17, 2016 Post originally published in 2012 As the candidates make their last pitch for victory at the caucus campaign, many wonder why the nationwide attention on the caucuses and most especially, the state of Iowa…. Read More ›
AMERICAN HIKERS IN IRAN: From Trio to Amanda Knox, the Question No-one Asked by Adeyemi Oshunrinade
The two remaining American hikers Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal, were released last week by the Iranian government after spending two years in Iran’s Evin Prison. The two were arrested along with Sarah Shourd who was freed a year ago…. Read More ›
THE ABOLITIONIST: Troy Davis and Dilemma of the Death Penalty by Adeyemi Oshunrinade
Troy Davis was executed recently in the State of Georgia, for killing a police officer in 1989. Despite all efforts and protests to stay the execution,Davis was eventually put to rest via a lethal injection. Even though, Davis is no… Read More ›
ANALYZING AHMADINEJAD: Western Powers “A Totalitarian Regime.”
Addressing the 66th Session of the UN General Assembly,the Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad came swinging with the same rhetoric of his past appearances at the United Nation headquarters in New York. After releasing the two American hikers jailed in Iran,… Read More ›
HAITI: A People In Need by Adeyemi Oshunrinade
Over a year after the earthquake disaster in Haiti, the nation and it’s people are still waiting for promises made by other nations to help rebuild the country. Victims of the disaster still live in slum like situation without proper… Read More ›
LEON PANETTA: Downsizing On US Military Budget by Adeyemi Oshunrinade
On August 4, 2011 the newly confirmed Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, held his first press release focusing on the expected cut to defense budget after the Congress, reached agreement on the just concluded budget deficit. The Defense Secretary sound fearful… Read More ›
PALESTINIAN PUSH FOR STATEHOOD by Adeyemi Oshunrinade
As nations gather this month at the United Nations, the Palestinian question has once again top the agenda. For many years, Palestine has enjoyed the status of an Observer at the United nation, sitting along side the Vatican and Non-Governmental… Read More ›
SYRIA AND THE ASSAD REGIME: A Need for Targeted Sanctions
The Obama administration through Secretary of States Hillary Clinton, made an official call for the Syrian President Al-Assad to step down. series of sanctions are imposed on the nation including halting all petroleum import from the Arab nation; and calling… Read More ›