McG Comparative Government

On Christmas day, Qian Yunhui was rolled over by a truck in the middle of a busy street in Yuequing, China. Although the Chinese police and state media reported that the incident was a traffic accident, their strong front has not been able to silence suspicions. The internet has allowed Chinese citizens to voice their [...]

Cameron seeks ‘year for change’ Conservative leader David Cameron has said the UK needs a change of direction and new leadership in 2010. With elections coming up in the UK David Cameron is ready for change.  With all of the change that Cameron is coming under a lot of scrutiny. Culture Secretary Ben Bradshaw said [...]

“Hong Kong holds democracy protest” “Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Hong Kong to demand full democracy in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory.” SUMMARY An estimated 4,600 people took part in a New Year’s Day pro-democracy march in Hong Kong, fighting for democracy guaranteed in their constitution but not practiced. Chants of “one [...]

Al Jazeera President Umaru Yar’Adua of Nigeria offered to give an “unconditional pardon” to Government Tompolo for his leading of the FNDIC. A member of the Ijaw community stated that the rebels want peace and that is why they have come to accept this amnesty. Tompolo is not the only rebel leader to make peace [...]

Nigerian Amnesty Program Viewed With Caution Summary The 60-day amnesty (the obliteration of an illegal act performed by a large amount of people) involving the fighters who have hacked away at oil pipes, oil companies, and employees (oil is the greatest resource for Nigeria) set forth by the Nigerian government has come to a close [...]

“In Mexico, Ambivalence on a Drug Law” reports on a new law in Mexico legalizing the possession of small amounts of drugs and discusses conflicting views about the situation. The war against drug cartels has led to a frightening increase in violence and drug addicts. Because of Mexico’s close location to the United States and [...]