12 July 2013   Leave a comment

The G-20 meeting begins in Moscow this week.  The countries that comprise the G-20 account for 90% of the world’s economic output.  The breakdown is as follows:

G-20 Countries

Kamal Hamami, a commander in the Free Syrian Army has been assassinated by a jihadist group.  The killing further fragments the opposition to President Assad and makes it more difficult for liberal states to support the rebel forces.   The killing also suggests that, even if Assad were to go, fighting in Syria would likely continue as the rebels would simply turn on each other to take control of the country.

Last fall Malala Yousafza, a young Pakistani girl, was nearly killed by an extremist group because she insisted on being educated.  Today, Malala addressed the United Nations General Assembly.  She represents a new wave of girls who refuse to back down from asserting their rights as human beings.  Malala serves as a powerful example of courage and strength.

Posted July 13, 2013 by vferraro1971 in World Politics

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