Conflicts
Lake Chad – Linking Climate, Water and Terrorism
Written by Peter, on February 23, 2015
The changes in the lake have contributed to local lack of water, crop failures, livestock deaths, collapsed fisheries, soil salinity and increasing poverty throughout the region. All of this has turned the region into a hotbed of tribal violence and terrorism. Read more »
Terrorism and the New World Order
Written by Peter, on April 27, 2008
The old Soviet Empire came to an end in 1989. In February of that year, Soviet troops were pulled out of Afghanistan, signalling the end of Russia’s last attempt to expand its influence; in August, Hungary opened its borders with Austria; and on 9 November, East Berliners were allowed to pass freely through the Berlin […] Read more »