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Germany: Return of the FDP

Germans return the FDP to power after an 11-year absence, giving Merkel the chance to form the grand coalition for which she has been yearning, Andrew Rhys Thompson comments for ISN Security Watch. Even though German Chancellor Angela Merkel retained ...

From ANDREW RHYS THOMPSON, ISN,  28 Sep 2009
Related Topics: Angela Merkel,  Frank-Walter Steinmeier,  Guido Westerwelle

The Beast: A Short Story

The air was cool as it brushed up against my face. I was walking home from a party. It was dangerous walking home alone, yet I think I'll survive. The visibility was low and the fog was setting in from the hills. There was a light drizzle and I could ...

From ANDREW THOMPSON, Associated Content,  22 Sep 2009
Related Topics: Flannery O'Connor

Review - Report of Romeo and Juliet 1968 and 1996 Films

Romeo and Juliet 1968 and the 1996 films were based on one of the world's best known plays. The movies were terrible down to the ending credits. The love at first sight scene was too long and had too many dance scenes. The newer movie was short but ...

From ANDREW THOMPSON, Associated Content,  17 Sep 2009

Acer or Hp? Which Netbook is for You?

The Acer Aspire One is much more efficient than the Hp Mininote. The Acer Aspire One beats out the Hp in styling, memory, and compatibility. The Acer Aspire One has a sleek black finish with a shiny glossy feeling. The Aspire One has a 160 GB hard disk ...

From ANDREW THOMPSON, Associated Content,  17 Sep 2009

Switzerland’s Next Air Fighter

Since 2007 the Swiss air force has been evaluating different fighter models with the aim of replacing its large but outdated fleet of F-5 Tigers. In autumn 2008, the air force held a series of extensive tests in order to appraise in quick succession ...

From ANDREW RHYS THOMPSON, ISN,  7 Sep 2009
Related Topics: Saab

F-22: Ruptured Raptor

In early April US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates presented his plans to end funding for the F-22 program and to curtail production of the stealth fighter at 187 units. Gates told the assembled media in a Pentagon briefing of the decision: "For me, ...

From ANDREW RHYS THOMPSON, ISN,  7 Aug 2009
Related Topics: U.S. Senate,  U.S. Congress,  U.S. House of Representatives,  Barack Obama,  The Pentagon

Gripen: Pedigree, Profile, Price

Aside from the home market of Sweden, the Czech Republic and Hungary have been the only European countries to thus far acquire the Saab-built Gripen fighter. For both of these Central European NATO members, the motivations for the procurement were ...

From ANDREW RHYS THOMPSON, ISN,  8 Jul 2009
Related Topics: NATO,  Saab,  U.S. Democratic Party

Austria: Eurofighter Saga Continues

With politically tinged arguments and cost overruns, the Eurofighter continues to be a target for controversy in Austria, writes Andrew Rhys Thompson for ISN Security Watch. The Eurofighter has had a rough ride in Austria. From the very beginning and ...

From ANDREW RHYS THOMPSON, ISN,  16 Jun 2009
Related Topics: U.S. Democratic Party,  Saab,  U.S. Green Party

Is Parking Wars really ruining Philly tourism?

Prospective tourists have decided they have one more reason to stay out of Philly, and it’s the most senseless to date. The Inquirer reported yesterday that Parking Wars, the surprisingly popular reality show on A&E that documents the ...

From ANDREW THOMPSON, Philadelphia City Paper,  10 Jun 2009

Prague Summit: Rebuilding Relations

Obama discusses the future of trans-Atlantic relations with EU leaders and lays out his plans for nuclear disarmament and global arms reductions at the gates of Prague Castle, Andrew Rhys Thompson writes for ISN Security Watch. Prague hosted its most ...

From ANDREW RHYS THOMPSON, ISN,  5 Apr 2009
Related Topics: Barack Obama,  NATO,  George W. Bush,  Hillary Rodham Clinton

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