Why March 15 will be make or break for the presidential candidates
Mar 09, 2016 22:24 pm UTC| Politics
The strangest and most volatile presidential race in modern history got even more unpredictable on Tuesday night. On the Republican side, Donald Trump overcame a relentless wave of establishment attacks to win...
Donald trumping all in the Republican race is only possible thanks to an undemocratic system
Mar 09, 2016 22:06 pm UTC| Politics
Donald Trump continued his winning form in the Republican presidential primaries on Wednesday. He won primaries in Mississippi and Michigan, and the Hawaii caucus, to go with the swag of states he won on Super...
Trump's campaign rhetoric, ISIS and the law of war
Mar 09, 2016 14:11 pm UTC| Politics Law
As a retired military officer, I do not publicly endorse candidates. But as someone who served as a judge advocate, or military lawyer, for 34 years, I do think it can be helpful to examine in a nonpartisan way the...
With Michigan triumph, Sanders proves the US need not settle for the 'inevitable'
Mar 09, 2016 13:57 pm UTC| Politics
Bernie Sanderss victory in the Michigan presidential primary has stunned Americas political establishment. He not only defied the polls, which had put him behind by as much as 20 points, but he has also changed the race by...
US Election Series: March 8th primary updates
Mar 09, 2016 08:09 am UTC| Commentary Politics
Four US states, went to vote on March 8th, Hawaii, Idaho, Michigan and Mississippi for the republican side, while Democrats contested in Michigan and Mississippi. Donald Trump from republican side and Hilary Clinton from...
US Election Series: Bernie Sander’s challenge is win margin
Mar 09, 2016 07:14 am UTC| Commentary Politics
US democratic party unlike the republicans have a concept, called Super Delegates, these are the people who doesnt need to abide by popular vote and can choose whomever they like. This year there are 717 delegates up for...
Brazil looks almost ungovernable – but it's more robust than it seems
Mar 09, 2016 00:05 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
On Friday March 4, about 200 federal policemen and 30 tax auditors raided the apartment of former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (Lula), who was taken to Congonhas airport for a three-hour interrogation while...