McG Comparative Government

“Russian Spy? Maybe so. TV darling, Absolutely.” In June of 2010, a Russian spy ring was uncovered in the U.S. The spy ring consisted of ten individuals living under fake names and identities with the purpose of infiltrating what they called the “circles of U.S. policy making.” Of these ten spies was a young, attractive [...]

By Sam This article first explains that three Britons and one Columbian were kidnapped in the Nigerian Delta. It has been about a week since they were kidnapped; however, all four have been freed. The men that were kidnapped were working for the well-known Shell oil company. The Nigerians who kidnapped the men were looking [...]

“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 [...]

Putin Launches Pacific Oil Terminal: “Russia expanded its foothold on the Asian energy market with the click of a mouse on Monday.” TAGS: emergence of an economy, global market, Russia, globalization, oil and gas The Prime Minister of Russia, Vladimir Putin, made a huge decision through a computer. This decision was to allow Siberian oil [...]

Nigeria Rebels ‘Attack Pipeline’ Summary             Nigerian militants claim that they have recently destroyed an oil pipeline important to the companies of Shell and Chevron as a “warning strike” to the Nigerian Government for delaying improvements of better oil distributions to the local Niger Delta communities, yet there is no clear evidence if the event [...]

NY Times – “China’s leaders marked their nation’s 6oth anniversary on Thursday with a precision display of military bravado…” Chinese citizens and their leaders celebrated the People’s Republic of China’s sixtieth anniversary on October 1, 2009, sending a clear message about their strength to the global community. President Hu Jintao and China’s Communist Party have [...]

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 [...]

Cameron ‘trusted more’ over Cuts David Cameron, a member a leader of the Conservative Party, is more trusted in Great Britain than Prime Minister Gordon Brown when it comes to spending decisions. As of now the confidence of the people and support for Gordon Brown is lower than the support and confidence President George Bush [...]

Due to financial and energy issues, traditional light bulbs throughout Europe will be banned on the market. The 27 countries in the European Union plan on cutting green house gas emissions 20% by 2020. This light bulb, which has not been changed since invented by Thomas Edison, is one of the most wasteful of light [...]

“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 [...]