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The Democratic State and the Dictatorship
By Daniel Nardini Sometimes diplomacy makes for strange bedfellows. In this case, very strange bedfellows. Taiwan, also called the Republic of China, maintains diplomatic relations with only 17 countries in… Read more
America is Still a Country of Refuge
By Daniel Nardini Some of the customers who go to my wife’s resale shop are a married couple. The man and lady go to buy books, DVDs, and sometimes audio… Read more
The Absurdity of the Provisions in the Cuba Embargo
By Daniel Nardini Although Brian Evan Singer will not be a household name like Brett Kavanaugh, his name has made some headlines. In this case, he was arrested by Florida… Read more
Chile Wins, Bolivia Loses
By Daniel Nardini It is now official. The United Nations’ highest court, the International Court of Justice in the Hague, has ruled that Bolivia’s demand for the coastal land it… Read more
The Hole in the Trade War Wall
By Daniel Nardini There is a major flaw in the tariffs being levied by U.S. President Donald Trump. Many U.S.-based manufacturers are hurting for parts made in China. Under the… Read more
The China and Russia “Cooperation”
By Daniel Nardini With U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war against China, the Chinese government is now turning towards an important ally—Russia. Chinese leader Xi Jinping has met with Russian… Read more
The Truly Greater Loss
By Daniel Nardini The fire which consumed most of the National Museum of Brazil was not only tragic but could have been prevented. It is estimated that 90 percent of… Read more
Venezuela’s Brutal Suffering Continues
By: Daniel Nardini Here is a sad fact—the number of Venezuelans who have fled their country over the past four years now numbers 2.6 million. In a country that has… Read more
El Salvador Establishes Relations with China
By: Daniel Nardini Until just a matter of days ago, El Salvador had recognized Taiwan (also called the “Republic of China”). This official recognition lasted 85 years. But this changed… Read more
Costa Rica Offers Asylum to Nicaraguans
By Daniel Nardini It is a replay of what happened in the 1980’s. Costa Rica, the most stable Central American country, is once again offering asylum to Nicaraguans fleeing Nicaragua…. Read more »