The New York Times – Venezuela: Time Topics

 

The New York Time’s Website “Time Topics: Venezuela“: http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/international/countriesandterritories/venezuela/index.html

“Venezuela’s economy is dominated by the oil industry, and it has the largest proven reserves of crude oil in the world. President Hugo Chavez, who was elected in 1998 on a populist platform, consolidated state control over the economy and nationalized its telephone and electricity companies. Chavez was succeeded upon his death by his vice president, Nicolas Maduro, who was elected president in 2013.”

Venezuela at a Glance:

Official Name: Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

Capital: Caracas

Government Type: Federal Republic

Head of State: President Nicolás Maduro Moros

Population: 28.9 million

GDP Per Capita: $13,600

Currency: bolivars (VEB)

Website: presidencia.gob.ve

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZajyVas4Jg

“The Revolution Will Not Be Televised, Chavez, The Coup. 2002.English.
A 2002 documentary about the April 2002 Venezuelan coup attempt which briefly deposed Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez. A television crew from Ireland’s national broadcaster, RTÉ happened to be recording a documentary about Chávez during the events of April 11, 2002. Shifting focus, they followed the events as they occurred. During their filming, the crew recorded images of the events that they say contradict explanations given by Chávez’s opposition, the private media, the US State Department, and then White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer. The documentary says that the coup was the result of a conspiracy between various old guard and anti-Chávez factions within Venezuela and the United States.”

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MORE INFO. ON VENEZUELA: http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/international/countriesandterritories/venezuela/index.html

“Russia-Venezuela Relations”

“Russia-Venezuela Relations” written by Ryan Timothy Jacobs

December 17th, 2011

 

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Update on Russia/Venezuela Oil Discussions

http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/01/14/russia-crisis-oil-venezuela-idUSL6N0U90A820150114

Russia and Venezuela Ratify Their Long-term Strategic Relations

written by Prensa Latina Thursday 15th January, 2015 – See more at:

http://www.russianews.net/index.php/sid/229405363

Moscow, Jan 15 (Prensa Latina) Presidents Vladimir Putin and Nicolas Maduro reaffirmed today the strategic nature of the relations between Russia and Venezuela in a friendly and close partnership, as expressed after a ceremonial salute during a scheduled meeting. Upon greeting Maduro in his presidential residence, Putin reiterated that Venezuela is one of the friendly countries in the Latin American continent and a very close partner of Russia”s. The host president said that the work meeting was an opportunity to discuss the range of issues concerning bilateral relations and the work towards the realization of large joint projects. Maduro, in turn, underlined the support of his government to the Russian authorities. Venezuela will always be with the Russian Federation, said the Venezuelan leader, who arrived Thursday in Moscow on a 24-hour working visit, after a tour that included China, Iran and a group of members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries. We wish to ratify once again our solidarity with the Russian people, and our deep confidence that they will know how to work to reverse the situation and progress, said the South American statesman, reiterating the significance for Venezuela of the ties with the Eurasian country. The official talks took place behind closed doors, in one of the halls of the Novo-Ogariovo presidential residence in the Moscow province. According to the Kremlin, Putin and Maduro focused their discussions around the complex … – See more at: http://www.russianews.net/index.php/sid/229405363#sthash.WOd7M1l5.dpuf

 

“When In Rome”

“When In Rome” written by Ryan Timothy Jacobs

September 22nd, 2012

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“A Case Study of the Political Infrastructure of Austria”

“A Case Study of the Political Infrastructure of Austria” written by Ryan Timothy Jacobs

June 14th, 2013

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With an area of 83.858 sq km Austria consists of 9 independent federal states (Burgenland, Carinthia, Lower Austria, Upper Austria, Salzburg, Styria, Tyrol, Vorarlberg and Vienna) with their own provincial governments. The federal legislation is exercised by the national council (Nationalrat) together with the Upper House of Parliament (Bundesrat) – the two chambers of Parliament.
Austria is a member of the European Union, the United Nations as well as most UN organizations.

Of the approximately 8 million inhabitants of Austria, 98% speak German. The six ethnic groups officially recognized in Austria (Burgenlandic Croatians, Roma, Slovaks, Slovenians, Czechs and Hungarians) are concentrated in the east and south of the country.

Approximately 74 % of Austrians are Roman Catholic, 5 % are Protestant, the rest belongs to other faiths….

For more information visit: http://www.austria.info/us/about-austria/government-people-1140686.html

“Does the Resource Curse Inhibit States from Democratization?”

“Does the Resource Curse Inhibit States from Democratization?” written by Ryan Timothy Jacobs

December 12th, 2013

 

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“Uruguay: A Country Profile”

“Uruguay: A Country Profile” written by Ryan Timothy Jacobs

March 17th, 2014

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“Cambodia – Integrating Theory and Law in International Peacebuilding Operations”

“Cambodia – Integrating Theory and Law in International Peacebuilding Operations” written by Ryan Timothy Jacobs

November 21st, 2014

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*Witness Describes Khmer Rouge’s Gruesome Torture During Genocide Trial:

http://time.com/3693242/cambodia-khmer-rouge-genocide-un-trial/

Khmer Rouge security officials used acid and pliers to torture inmates and disemboweled a detainee and consumed her organs, according to witness testimony given in Phnom Penh this week

by David Stout / February 2nd, 2015

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“The Global War On Terrorism: A Religious War?” written by Lieutenant Laurence Andrew Dobrot

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“The U.S. has been actively engaged in prosecuting the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) since September 2001. However, after five years of national effort that has included the loss of over 3,000 service members in combat operations, many question whether the US strategy is working and whether the US understands how to combat an enemy motivated by a radical revolutionary religious ideology. This Strategy Research Project (SRP) reviews the pertinent cultural history and background of Islam and then posits three root causes of this conflict: the lack of wealth-sharing in Islamic countries, resentment of Western exploitation of Islamic countries and a US credibility gap within the Islamic community. Following this discussion of root causes, this analysis compares the Ends, Ways and Means of the US Strategy for Combating Terrorism with that of terrorist organizations such as Al Qaeda. This SRP concludes that the United States is not achieving its long term strategic objectives in the GWOT. It then recommends that US strategy focus on the root causes of Islamic hostility. Accordingly, the United States should combat radical Islam from within the Islamic community by consistently supporting the efforts of moderate Islamic nations to build democratic institutions that are acceptable in Islamic terms.”

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The American Heritage Dictionary defines terrorism as: The unlawful use or threatened use of force or violence by a person or an organized group against people or property with the intention of intimidating or coercing societies or governments, often for ideological or political reasons.