The protests against the US for the dissemination of the film, “Innocence of Muslims,” has now spread to 11 countries. Libya has arrested some individuals associated with the violence in Benghazi, but the center of attention will remain on Cairo. Egyptian President Morsi has been less than forthright in his assessment of the protests, and President Obama responded by labeling Egypt as neither a friend or an enemy. A lot hangs in the balance right now, and the course of events over the next few days will be determined by how the Egyptian government decides to deal with the protests. In the meantime, the violence in Syria continues to escalate.
The International Atomic Energy Agency has issued yet another rebuke to Iran for its failure to comply with IAEA expectations. The intent of these resolutions is to prepare a paper trail of non-compliance. The important point is that the IAEA has yet to declare that Iran is in violation of the Non-Proliferation Treaty. Even then, the matter would have to be referred to the UN Security Council before military action against Iran is authorized.
The miners strike in South Africa continues and is spreading. The strike poses a serious challenge to the ruling African National Congress Party and President Zuma. It is also a serious threat to the South African economy. We will have to see if the strike precipitates more general unrest in the country.
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