Russian troops and tanks may have completed (at least partially) their pull-out from Georgian territory seized during its August 8 blitz of this tiny post-Soviet country, but that should be little reason for friends of Georgia to celebrate, as the real (if creeping) catastrophe has just begun.
Why South Ossetia? The blighted territory was mere 'bait,' which would result in the catching of the 'fish,' which is the much more valuable piece of post-Soviet real-estate of Abkhazia (or possibly, Georgia itself, sans Misha Saakshivili). To understand why and how the Russians could use either of these entities requires a little bit of background information.
China's Olympic MomentFriday, 22 August 2008 The Beijing Olympics have displayed Chinese pride and prowess in staging a world-class event, while leaving a residue of disquiet about the... Read more...
Is Brain Drain Good for Africa?Thursday, 21 August 2008 Development experts have long lamented the negative effects of brain drain on Africa. Some economists now argue the benefits outweigh the... Read more...
A Morphing al-QaedaWednesday, 20 August 2008 Analysts are studying whether al-Qaeda in Iraq, severely diminished over five years of war, is moving its war against the West to... Read more...
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Web 2.0 Olympics?
Not So Fast Written by Rebecca A. Fannin Saturday, 23 August 2008
The Beijing Games were billed as the world's first web 2.0 Olympics -- the time when social networking over the Internet and video streaming would shine as they reflected China's glory of hosting this grand event. But I found it not so. OPC member Rebecca Fannin is blogging in Beijing; catch updates here and on www.silicondragon.blogspot.com.
China Is a Press Freedom Focal Point Written by Kevin McDermott Thursday, 21 August 2008
In the run up to the Olympics this year the committee naturally made a commitment to keeping a special eye on China, which is the world's largest jailer of journalists.
OPC Urges Aggressive Defense of Serbia Journalists
We write to express our satisfaction that two persons have been arrested in connection with the recent attack on journalists by a mob demonstrating against the arrest of Radon Karadzic.
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China July 28, 2008
We write to add our voice in protesting China's continuing abuses of press freedom and freedom of expression. In particular, we hear continuing reports from journalists attempting to cover the... Read more...
Iwo Jima by Larry Smith
September 10, 2008
This OPC Book Night will include a panel discussion with battle veteran Fred Haynes, retired AP correspondent Hal Buell and Larry Smith, the author...
Passionate Pilgrimages
September 16, 2008
OPC Book Night has a double header in September with Elizabeth Sharland's latest book, Passionate Pilgrimages: From Chopin to Coward. The book is a...
Society of Environmental Journalist
October 15, 2008 - October 18, 2008
SEJ will have its 18th annual conference in Roanoke, Virginia, October 15 to 19. Highlights this year will include: Virginia Governor Tim Kaine and...
Russian troops and tanks may have completed (at least partially) their pull-out from Georgian territory seized during its August 8 blitz of this tiny post-Soviet country, but that should be little reason for friends of Georgia to celebrate, as the real (if creeping) catastrophe has just begun.
Why South Ossetia? The blighted territory was mere 'bait,' which would result in the catching of the 'fish,' which is the much more valuable piece of post-Soviet real-estate of Abkhazia (or possibly, Georgia itself, sans Misha Saakshivili). To understand why and how the Russians could use either of these entities requires a little bit of background information.
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