The Iranians have publicly declared their support for the Syrian regime, even as defections within Assad’s inner circle continue. The visit by Iranian officials is a signal of how important the Iranians regard the Syrian alliance. It is also a signal to the Russians and to the Americans. The geopolitical stakes are increasing in this situation.
The Philippines is the latest victim of extreme weather as heavy rains pounded the capital of Manila. About 30% of the city was under at least waist-deep water. The city was already reeling from flooding a few days ago from Typhoon Saola.
We use nation-states all the time as the essential unit of analysis in world politics. But most everything that is important ignores territorial boundaries. Zero-Hedge posted an interesting article and map on unemployment in Europe. The lines of unemployment follow their own logic.
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