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Ed Hancox

Currently working in the risk management sector, focusing on energy-related issues. In my spare time I write about issues in international affairs on several sites, including The Mantle (mantlethought.org) and my blog on international affairs, A World View (edsworld365.blogspot.com/)

China to Build Cities and Economic Zones in Michigan and Idaho
China to Build Cities and Economic Zones in Michigan and Idaho

Chinese investors are interested in building cities and "economic zones" in Michigan and Idaho, and have already purchased land in an unusual pattern of development.

20 Things Millennials Should Do Before They're 30
20 Things Millennials Should Do Before They're 30

There are so many things one can do with one's life. Whether traveling around the world or taking a road trip around the country, the important thing is to cherish life every day.

Chicago NATO Summit: War in Afghanistan Finally On G8 Agenda
Chicago NATO Summit: War in Afghanistan Finally On G8 Agenda

The situation in Afghanistan will be an important topic during the NATO Summit in Chicago. It's time to evaluate the challenges and recognize the key factors that will bring lasting peace.

Ron Paul Set to Win Oklahoma, But Romney Looks to Fight Back Against Paul Supporters
Ron Paul Set to Win Oklahoma, But Romney Looks to Fight Back Against Paul Supporters

After Ron Paul's campaign captured an estimated 60% of Oklahoma's available delegates at the congressional level, Mitt Romney's campaign realized they may have a problem on their hands.

10 Truths About Millennials You Probably Already Knew, But Don't Like to Admit
10 Truths About Millennials You Probably Already Knew, But Don't Like to Admit

Generation Y or Millennials here are 10 facts about the group who is coming of age between multi-billionaire IPOs, endless wars and game-changing demographic shifts. Is this the way we are?

NYC Mayor Race 2013: Who Will Succeed Mayor Bloomberg?
NYC Mayor Race 2013: Who Will Succeed Mayor Bloomberg?

One thing is certain: it is a crowded race, and there is simply no room for outsiders without ties to New York (sorry @JonHuntsman, @HuntsmanAbby). Here are the must-know names at this stage.

China Rising: How to Prevent a Naval War Between the U.S. and China
China Rising: How to Prevent a Naval War Between the U.S. and China

To ensure the safety of seafaring vessels and to prevent escalation, the United States and China should sign an ‘Incidents at Sea Agreement.’

Alabama Immigration Law Approved with Tweaks to Make it Even Harsher
Alabama Immigration Law Approved with Tweaks to Make it Even Harsher

Alabama lawmakers passed a bill Wednesday revising the state’s controversial immigration law, known as the toughest in the nation. Critics say the changes make the law even harsher.

Ron Paul is Much More Like Ronald Reagan Than Mitt Romney Wants You to Believe
Ron Paul is Much More Like Ronald Reagan Than Mitt Romney Wants You to Believe

With a little bit of research, every voter can easily become educated about the real issues for candidates. Take a few minutes and see why Ron Paul and Ronald Reagan are so much alike.

FB Stock Soars: Will We Have to Soon Pay to Use Facebook?
FB Stock Soars: Will We Have to Soon Pay to Use Facebook?

With its IPO, Facebook is looking for new revenue streams and in particular for ways to directly monetize its users.

Even Warren Buffett Can't Save the Dying Newspaper Industry
Even Warren Buffett Can't Save the Dying Newspaper Industry

Warren Buffett's company, Berkshire Hathaway, purchased 63 papers, but the transaction won't save newspapers from experiencing financial blight because the journalism business model is flawed.

3 Hot Issues at NATO Chicago Summit: From Staying in Afghanistan to Cyber Warfare
3 Hot Issues at NATO Chicago Summit: From Staying in Afghanistan to Cyber Warfare

NATO's summit in Chicago is a major gathering for global defense and security policy. Expect important announcements on Afghanistan, a soft touch on European defense spending and more cyber news.

Ron Paul Controls Nevada GOP: Romney Fights Back, Creates Secret Party Loyal Only to Him
Ron Paul Controls Nevada GOP: Romney Fights Back, Creates Secret Party Loyal Only to Him

Romney loses Nevada, so he just creates a new state GOP to win it back.

Why the U.S. Must Ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
Why the U.S. Must Ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty

To strengthen the nuclear nonproliferation regime, the United States should ratify the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty.

How Rap and American Music Can Defeat Al Qaeda in the Middle East
How Rap and American Music Can Defeat Al Qaeda in the Middle East

The United States can empower youths, temper radicalism and further its own interests throughout the greater Middle East by promoting rap music as an outlet for social discontent.

Mitt Romney Would Win If Election 2012 Were Today: Poll
Mitt Romney Would Win If Election 2012 Were Today: Poll

Mitt Romney is an excellent position in the polls; especially considering it's only May. The Obama campaign should be worried

Joe Rickett Ad Campaign Against Barack Hussein Obama is a Joke
Joe Rickett Ad Campaign Against Barack Hussein Obama is a Joke

Why exploiting fears of white conservatives is necessary to bring down Barack Hussein Obama and save America and its values.

Obama Born in Kenya Allegation: New Birther Evidence Claimed By Andrew Breitbart Blog
Obama Born in Kenya Allegation: New Birther Evidence Claimed By Andrew Breitbart Blog

A conservative blog claims to have evidence in the form of a promotional booklet that said President Obama was born in Kenya. And the massive LOLz Birther movement is born again.

Nick Hanauer TED Talk Won't Air Because He Argues That the Rich Do Not Create Jobs
Nick Hanauer TED Talk Won't Air Because He Argues That the Rich Do Not Create Jobs

TED has withheld venture capitalist Nick Hanaeur's talk that asserts the wealthy do not create jobs. Hanauer is correct; TED should air his talk, but it still doesn't mean we should raise taxes.

Government Freeloaders Will Determine the 2012 Presidential Election
Government Freeloaders Will Determine the 2012 Presidential Election

The same Americans who want smaller government increasingly depend upon governmental assistance. These people will be deciding our political destiny -- and it doesn't look pretty.

America Can Be the Oil Capital of the World, and North Dakota Can Be Like Kuwait
America Can Be the Oil Capital of the World, and North Dakota Can Be Like Kuwait

The best kept secret in America is that the country is filled with vast amounts of energy resources.

Women's Rights in Afghanistan: The Top Reason to Stay in the Country
Women's Rights in Afghanistan: The Top Reason to Stay in the Country

We're not leaving Afghanistan any time soon. But building a modern state could restore Afghan women's rights, and that's worth our tax dollars.

Ron Paul is Not Dropping Out: RP Delegate Hunt Gets Confused With the Death of His 2012 Campaign
Ron Paul is Not Dropping Out: RP Delegate Hunt Gets Confused With the Death of His 2012 Campaign

Ron Paul has released a statement outlining his delegate strategy and announcing that he would not spend money for future primary. Most media outlets misunderstood this as him dropping out.

Cory Booker and Chris Christie Video:
Cory Booker and Chris Christie Video: "We Got This," Sacha Baron Cohen Reveals 10 Facts About Dictators, and Everything You Should Read on Wednesday

From Cory Booker and Chris Christie's new video to Sacha Baron Cohen's release of 'The Dictator,' here's everything you should read on Wednesday.

How to Turn Your Next Walk of Shame into a Walk of Pride
How to Turn Your Next Walk of Shame into a Walk of Pride

It's no ones finest hour, but many of us have unfortunately been there. The sun is rising, the birds are chirping, and you're in a random hook up's room. Now, how do you get home?

Nebraska Primary 2012 Results LIVE: Ron Paul is Over, Deb Fischer Wins in Ben Nelson Senate Seat Battle
Nebraska Primary 2012 Results LIVE: Ron Paul is Over, Deb Fischer Wins in Ben Nelson Senate Seat Battle

A crowded field is vying for the open Senate seat on Democrat Ben Nelson, who recently announced his retirement.

SpaceX Paves New Future for Private Space Exploration, But Congress Could Ruin All Progress
SpaceX Paves New Future for Private Space Exploration, But Congress Could Ruin All Progress

Congress once again may decide to pick winners and losers in a vote next week, which would effectively destroy innovation and competition in the free market for space exploration.

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Africa, Israel, the U.S.: Who Will Be the Next Global Energy Leader?

The global energy mix is changing, as new countries begin to export oil and natural gas. It is a move that will have profound effects, not only on the energy markets, but on geopolitics as well.

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Secret Service Prostitution Scandal Hides President Obama's Disappointment at Latin American Summit

Though overshadowed by the scandal involving members of the Secret Service, last weekend's Summit of the Americas highlighted a growing divide between the United States and Latin America.

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Former Shell President's Plan to Curb High Gas Prices and America's Addiction to Middle East Oil

A former oil company executive argues that it is possible for the United States to end its addiction to crude oil from the Persian Gulf and lays out a realistic plan of action.

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Anti-Putin Protests Have Ended, But Grassroots Democracy Movement Growing in Russia

While the mass street protests again Putin may have faded, the election of two mayors and the formation of a new political party show the trend away from Putinism is continuing.

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Kony 2012 Spawns African Union Mission to Hunt Down Joseph Kony, But at the Expense of Somalia Peace Keeping

The African Union has announced it will send 5,000 troops to track down fugitive warlord Joseph Kony, but will this be at the cost of the AU's peacekeeping mission in Somalia?

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Newt Gingrich, Keystone XL, and Republicans' Failing Energy Policy

Newt Gingrich called a link to one of America's largest energy hubs a "pipeline to nowhere," showing again how campaign 2012 is coming up short when it comes to energy policy.

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U.S. Should End Afghanistan War and Make Room for Development

By stepping aside, the United States will allow Afghanistan's neighbors to fully invest in the country, giving Afghanistan its best hope for future development.

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Putin, Pussy Riot, and the Future of the Russian Protest Movement (Updated)

Could a feminist punk band become the face of Russia's anti-Putin movement?

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Vladimir Putin May Be Russia's Next President, But There's Still Time For Medvedev's Muzhik Moment

The Medvedev presidency held such promise at its beginning, but few of his promises panned out. There's still an opportunity for him to shake up the status quo before Putin takes power.

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Vladimir Putin Will Become Russia's President, But Bring an Era of Stagnation and More Corruption

Despite the protest movement in Russia, Vladimir Putin will be again elected as president this Sunday. But, this new era of Putinism will resemble the stagnation of the 1970s under Brezhnev.

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Newt Gingrich and the GOP-Controlled House Are Playing Politics with Gas Prices and Energy

Newt Gingrich is promising that if elected president, he'll lower gasoline prices to $2.50, or maybe even $2.00, which means that Newt is either lying or knows nothing about market economics.

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Would America Still Be a Superpower if Not for Barack Obama?

The GOP is quick to blame President Obama for sacrificing America's superpower status. But, the U.S. decline would be occurring if John McCain or Ralph Nader were in the White House.