Burma, which has been under a strict dictatorship for the past generation, is experiencing its largest protests in at least 10 years. The protests, which were fuelled when the government raised energy prices, are aimed at removing the current government and re-instating Aung San Suu Kyi. (more…)
(Reprint from Nov. 19, 2005)
Mahinda Rajapakse’s win today in the Presidential election has sealed Sri Lanka’s fate for the next few years and represents a huge setback for the country. Plagued for many years with internal conflict, the latest election results will only intensify the strife between the Tamils and Sinhalese. (more…)
(Reprint from Sept. 24, 2006)
Just a few weeks ago, the Amaranth hedge fund flew investors in to gloat about its incredible year to date performance. Their 30% gain since January had beaten the stock market hands down and energy trader Brian Hunter was being hailed as a market guru. With natural gas prices reaching two year lows, Mr. Hunter then (more…)