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The Human Dimension of North Korea

North Korea is notorious for its human rights’ violations, labor camps, bizarre provocations of the United States and a blind worship of its leaders. And these topics, of course, catch attention of Western media that usually portrays North Korea as being like something akin to the Joker from the Batman- movies, whose only plan is to make a mess of the world. North Korean media apparently also presents to its population a very interesting vision of the West. Last week North Korean propaganda...

18.03.2013

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2012 Failed States Index

... – a leading index that allows to define current trends in social, economic and political pressures that affect all states and might bring some states to the brink of failure. In June, 2012 the Fund for Peace released the eighth edition of its annual Failed States Index. Only recognized sovereign states based on UN membership are included in the ranking. Though some countries are excluded from the ranking due to insufficient data. The ranking of 177 (plus South Sudan) nations reflects the level of ...

15.07.2012

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In your opinion, what are the US long-term goals for Russia?

U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements	33 (31%)
U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity	30 (28%)
U.S. wants to dissolve Russia	24 (22%)
U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China	21 (19%)