A worthwhile compilation of the day's news by students of international relations.

Saturday, February 21

The Times UK: Iran, the friendliest people in the world

"Beaming smiles, gel and a joke about lavatory brushes and weapons of mass destruction - Iran overturns all expectations"

By: Will Hide; Full Article May Be Read Here

Blogger Comment: Thanks Jon!

The New York Times: A Nation of Cowards?

Charles Blow; Full article can be read Here

Blogger Comment: In addition to this thought-provoking piece, there is a link to a really interesting test you can take online to see if you have subconscious racial biases toward blacks and/or whites. I DARE you to take it.

Morgan Stanley: Policy Traction - The Key to Recovery

Richard Berner; Full Article May be Read Here

The Economist: The Blunt Truth

"Most knives could be much safer yet still do their job"


By: Staff; Full Article May Be Read Here