Politics
The chief of the North Korean military’s political department visits China
The director of the North Korean People’s Army’s General Political Department, Choe Ryong-Hae, visited China from May 22-25, 2013. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s special envoy met both with members of the country’s military leadership and with Liu Yunshan, a…
Algeria on the Verge of Change
Recent news in the Western and, primarily, the French media about the health of Algeria’s president are being used by the many enemies of that state’s independent politics to spread speculation and make predictions about the future of that excellent…
Preparing for a Change of Government in Qatar
Qatari Emir Hamad is seriously ill and having difficulty performing his duties as head of state. A liposuction operation in May 2011 reduced his weight by 40 kilograms and damaged his already bad health. The Emir is suffering from a…