Documents tagged "Article"
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The document discusses the impact of quantitative easing on insurers and pension plans in Europe. It highlights how the European Central Bank's asset purchase programs have led to the insolvency of life insurers and defined benefit pension plans. The author warns that these problems threaten not only the European economy but also the careers of institutional investors. The article suggests that Europe cannot afford policy mistakes like America and Canada, where social dissolution is less likely due to a larger margin for error. The text references the borderless Schengen area and the European Commission president's recent comments about the single currency in relation to the Schengen agreement's failure.
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These are articles about Israeli politics and foreign policy. Netanyahu's actions are criticized for being counterproductive to Israel's interests. Obama's stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is seen as a political opportunity for some parties. The use of Hamas as a comparison to al Qaeda is considered unwise. Palestinians have time on their side, while they need to dream and hope. There are also articles about internal Palestinian politics and an old man's thoughts on war and peace.
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The article discusses Iran's nuclear program and how it affects global efforts towards a nuclear-free world. The author mentions that while there have been positive steps taken in arms control, more pressure needs to be put on countries like Iran and North Korea to end their illegal nuclear programs and prevent proliferation. They also mention the need to secure vulnerable nuclear materials worldwide within four years and create an international fuel bank to ensure the safe use of nuclear energy without leading to proliferation. The author believes that in a Middle East where citizens determine their own destiny, Iran will be increasingly isolated by its actions.
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The document contains four articles from various publications discussing key geopolitical events and their implications. The Wall Street Journal article highlights the emerging tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia, which are reminiscent of a new Cold War. The New York Post piece focuses on the unrest in Syria, while The American Interest article discusses political order in Egypt following the ousting of President Hosni Mubarak. Finally, the NYT article covers the budget debate in the United States.
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In this document, there are six articles from various publications discussing the Arab Spring, its impact on different countries, and the challenges faced by the region. Key people mentioned include Ian Black, Abdel-Moneim Said, Lawrence Wright, Roger Cohen, Timothy Garton Ash, Jeffrey White, Mohammed Bouazizi, Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali, and al-Qaida. The articles focus on topics such as the progress made by the Arab Spring, regional differences, and the future of the region.
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The document discusses the topic of criminal enforcement redundancy, focusing on decisions not to prosecute and their oversight in relation to the Sixth Amendment's Confrontation Clause and other legal issues. The author is Darryl K. Brown, an O. M. Vicars Professor of Law at the University of Virginia School of Law, and the article was published in 103 Minn. L. Rev. The document also provides some search terms and a list of sources used for research on this topic.
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The article discusses whether crime victims should have rights during criminal investigations, focusing on the Crime Victims' Rights Act (CVRA) and its applicability before criminal charges are filed. The authors argue that if victims do not have rights during investigations, many will never receive any protection or support from the legal system. They also address a recent memorandum by the Justice Department contending that the CVRA does not extend rights to crime victims until formal charges are filed. The article is published in the Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology, with authors Paul G. Cassell, Nathanael J. Mitchell, and Bradley J. Edwards.