North Korea versus South Korea. Is it different this time?

We went through this rhetoric full of threats from the North Korean side many times before. So would you say is it somehow different this time, is it in your opinion possible to identify any new element in this? Read few comments.

Cyber or Cold War?

According to NYT article a secret legal review on the use of America’s growing arsenal of cyberweapons has concluded that President Obama has the broad power to order a pre-emptive strike.

Iran in 2013: What to expect?

I know that we do not have a crystal ball but what would you describe as the most likely scenario related to Iran in 2013: A war or the situation will basically stay the same with more sanctions and some negotiations? Or perhaps you see any signs that could lead to some kind of positive breakthrough?

Syria: It is easy to send weapons, but it is very difficult to remove them

There is no ideal solution to the situation in Syria. According to Reuters Obama authorizes secret U.S. support for Syrian rebels.

South Sudan and Sudan: A looming humanitarian catastrophe?

The EU boosts humanitarian aid for needs in Sudan and South Sudan by €40 million.

The Falklands: The tensions rose again

What’s next.

Hindu-Muslim relations nine years after the Godhra train burning and Gujarat violence

Eleven people were sentenced to death for Godhra train blaze in 2002. The attack triggered widespread, bloody riots against Muslim in Gujarat.

Gaddafi holds on to power in Libya

What to do?

Operation Desert Storm began 20 years ago

Saddam has shown very bad timing for the occupation of Kuwait.

Referendum in Southern Sudan: What lies ahead?

The future is full of enormous challenges for both parts of Sudan, northern and southern.