The international system presents a special scenario. A collection of more than 150 sovereign states are the main components and actors, but there is no power or institution that can enforce any treaty or law to any state. In... More
I recently traveled to Linares, Nuevo Leon to visit with entrepreneurs who benefit from microloans through MATT.org's partnership with Admic Nacional and Kiva.org . It was incredible to see the sense of empowerment that the borrowers felt from the loans they recieved from across the... More
Stephen S. Fuller, PhD discusses the economic impact of Prince William County, Virginia's decision to enlist police officers in federal immigration enforcement. For information on Dr. Fuller's research: http://www.cra-gmu.org/forecasts.htm For the latest update on the Immigration Battle in Prince... More
Bush confirmed this morning in a press conference that the federal government will intervene and aid the failing auto companies with a $17.4 billion financial rescue package. Bush explained the extraordinary conditions of the economy led to his decision, and withouth help from the gov't, the... More
The richest person in the world is Carlos Slim, a Mexican. Yet, the people of Mexico remain largely poor and impoverished. Source: Lou Dobbs July 6, 2007 A report on how corruption in Mexico is leading to a large number of poor, uneducated peasants fleeing from the broken Mexican social system.... More