by Nathan Daniels | Feb 11, 2014 | Monitor
In The News Syria Peace Talks Not Making Much Progress, Says Envoy Oliver Holmes and Khaled Yacoub Oweis / Reuters Peace talks between the Syrian government and opposition are not making much progress, international mediator Lakhdar Brahimi said on Tuesday after a...
by Nathan Daniels | Feb 6, 2014 | Monitor
Iran Says May Modify Arak Reactor to Allay Nuclear Concerns – TV Dubai / Reuters Iran is prepared to modify its planned Arak heavy water reactor to help allay Western concerns, its nuclear energy chief said in published remarks that could be the first such suggestion...
by Madeline Bersch | Feb 4, 2014 | Monitor
The Olympic Games are often touted as an opportunity for nations to set aside their differences and come together to celebrate excellence in athletics. A huge production is made of the bi-annual event, which can cost billions of dollars and attracts leaders and...
by raffaellopantucci | Jul 27, 2012 | Monitor
A new post on the eve of the Olympics for CNN. While it is a bit in contrast to the rather optimistic attitude that seems to have gripped London (and which I have to admit I am a bit caught up in from where I am!), it is intended as a horizon scanning exercise to look...
by Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai | Jul 25, 2012 | Monitor
A Zala 421-06, a drone that can fly for 90 minutes at 6,500 feet above sea level. Photo by Wikimedia Commons. Small surveillance drones are starting to be part of police departments across America, and the FAA will soon open up the airspace for more to come. This...
