How Fair Sanctions Are Orchestrated In The Brain

Monday, October 10th, 2011

Civilized human cohabitation requires us to respect elementary social norms. We guarantee compliance with these norms with our willingness to punish norm violations - often even at our own expense. This behavior goes against our own economic self-interest and requires us to control our egoistic impulses. Innovative combination ...

Erdogan Pledges New Sanctions as Turkey-Israel Feud Worsens

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

Tossing out an ambassador, suspending defense ties and boosting Turkey’s naval presence in the eastern Mediterranean won’t be Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s last word in his most recent showdown with Israel. Find more info about Erdogan Pledges New Sanctions as Turkey-Israel Feud Worsens photos videos pictures. read more

Syria Kills 20 Demonstrators, Says Soldiers Die in Ambush

Monday, September 5th, 2011

Syrian security forces have killed at least 20 protesters since the European Union expanded its sanctions in response to President Bashar al-Assad’s crackdown on dissent. Find more info about Syria Kills 20 Demonstrators, Says Soldiers Die in Ambush photos videos pictures. read more

The Saudis Use Oil to Punish the Iranians

Monday, August 8th, 2011

As U.S. sanctions make the steady flow of Iranian oil less certain, the Saudis, eager to stem Iran’s influence, have been more than happy to step in Find more info about The Saudis Use Oil to Punish the Iranians photos videos pictures. read more

Libya’s Qaddafi Targeted by Armed Uprising, UN Sanctions

Sunday, February 27th, 2011

Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi came under increased pressure as the United Nations Security Council voted unanimously to freeze his assets and protesters controlling the east of the country said they were naming a provisional government. Find more info about Libya’s Qaddafi Targeted by Armed Uprising, UN Sanctions photos videos pictures. read ...