The Chinese, Japanese and South Korean leaders had a talk over the weekend. Among the topic they discussed was the how to stop provocation of North Korea. It could be argued that bringing up the issue is one step toward for a solution than not.
Greece is reportedly on the verge of exiting the Euro zone if it fail to come up with a political solution to implement austerity measures. The last election left the nation with no party with the majority of the seats including the ruling parties of the past, the center-right ND and center-left PASOK.
Those regions are noted for their economical success and, a failed one. There also should be an argument on what sort of politics could play a part in the region and to which degrees. The lack of wills to take the political initiatives has been hindering the success of the former while the latter is known for excess of them. The Greek's polls shows the majority support it being in the Euro zone while opposing austerities.
The North Korean issue has been a taboo for a long time. When the issue is known to public, it already at the stage of testing nuclear weapons. China still resists to take actions to impose effective sanctions upon the reclusive regime or 'Kim dynasty'. Once brought up to surface in those nations, however, the minds are set on pressuring the regime. The failed missile launch was not directed to the East -- a clear sign that the opinions of people there mattered.
Democracy is one sure way to keep the politicians accountable. Democracy, or rather populism, however, demands at times some impossible scenarios. How could a government keep on spending and cutting taxes at the same time? Can they get away with overspending? If you are to talk about economy, you are to talk about the economy and not social issues. The money has to come from somewhere.
The new French President Francois Hollande will take office on Tuesday. On the same day, he will to visit Germany for a talk with Chancellor Angela Merkel. The new cabinet will be announced on Wednesday. The hopes are in that those center-left and center-right leader can settle down on somewhere in the middle.
Greece is reportedly on the verge of exiting the Euro zone if it fail to come up with a political solution to implement austerity measures. The last election left the nation with no party with the majority of the seats including the ruling parties of the past, the center-right ND and center-left PASOK.
Those regions are noted for their economical success and, a failed one. There also should be an argument on what sort of politics could play a part in the region and to which degrees. The lack of wills to take the political initiatives has been hindering the success of the former while the latter is known for excess of them. The Greek's polls shows the majority support it being in the Euro zone while opposing austerities.
The North Korean issue has been a taboo for a long time. When the issue is known to public, it already at the stage of testing nuclear weapons. China still resists to take actions to impose effective sanctions upon the reclusive regime or 'Kim dynasty'. Once brought up to surface in those nations, however, the minds are set on pressuring the regime. The failed missile launch was not directed to the East -- a clear sign that the opinions of people there mattered.
Democracy is one sure way to keep the politicians accountable. Democracy, or rather populism, however, demands at times some impossible scenarios. How could a government keep on spending and cutting taxes at the same time? Can they get away with overspending? If you are to talk about economy, you are to talk about the economy and not social issues. The money has to come from somewhere.
The new French President Francois Hollande will take office on Tuesday. On the same day, he will to visit Germany for a talk with Chancellor Angela Merkel. The new cabinet will be announced on Wednesday. The hopes are in that those center-left and center-right leader can settle down on somewhere in the middle.