Syria

Obama's threat to Syria seems empty after he failed to act in response to its use of chemical weapons. This does not bode well for America's image especially in terms of Iran and North Korea

Chemical weapons in Syria: Acid test

Bitcoins

The digital currency had garnered attention with its wild fluctuations in value, but the convenience of Bitcoins for international purchases and its independence from regulations make it an attractive currency. Its demand is still low, however, and time will tell how popular the currency can become.

Digital currencies: A new specie

Thatcher

Following the passing of margaret thatcher, the world needs to realize that it needs more of her principles to deal with the current crisis

Margaret Thatcher: Freedom fighter

Economic policy

Europe should look at the FED's boldness and creativity to learn what it has been doing wrong in terms of handling its financial crisis

Economic policy: A world of cheap money

Kim

The hope that Kim jung il's son will bring change to the country was misguided, as he has ratcheted up the tension by resuming nuclear development and threatening America.

Coping with North Korea: Korean roulette

Egypt

Egypyt's economy is sliding and its population has to vote for someone willing to push difficult and unpopular reforms to prevent economic collapse.

Egypt: It’s the politics, stupid

Global warming

Temperature may not be rising as quickly as previously feared, but even so current policies are woefully inept at dealing with climate change.

Global warming: Apocalypse perhaps a little later