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en Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:23:00 GMT Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:23:00 GMT info@smoothpolitical.com info@smoothpolitical.com The Tragic Drama in the Maldives http://www.smoothpolitical.com/the-tragic-drama-in-the-maldives/ I have been assessing the situation the Maldives since the newsflash yesterday. The situation apparently is becoming quite grim. As I write this, there are reports that an arrest warrant... http://www.smoothpolitical.com/the-tragic-drama-in-the-maldives/#comments http://www.smoothpolitical.com/the-tragic-drama-in-the-maldives/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:23:00 GMT "Outsiders" Newflash (2/7/2012): Worrisome Developments in the Maldives http://www.smoothpolitical.com/outsiders-newflash-272012-worrisome-developments-in-the-maldives/ As I write this, I am seeing reports of the President of the Maldives under military protection due to recent unrest in the Country. The Maldives needs unity right now... http://www.smoothpolitical.com/outsiders-newflash-272012-worrisome-developments-in-the-maldives/#comments http://www.smoothpolitical.com/outsiders-newflash-272012-worrisome-developments-in-the-maldives/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:27:00 GMT "Outsiders" Americas Watch (2/7/2012): On the US Presidential Campaign http://www.smoothpolitical.com/outsiders-americas-watch-272012-on-the-us-presidential-campaign/2/ America was in the midst of Super Bowl fever Sunday. Although the game itself was a cliffhanger til the end, what has been the "talk of the town" has been... http://www.smoothpolitical.com/outsiders-americas-watch-272012-on-the-us-presidential-campaign/2/#comments http://www.smoothpolitical.com/outsiders-americas-watch-272012-on-the-us-presidential-campaign/2/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:16:00 GMT "Outsiders" US Economy Watch (Jan 2012): "Build to Last" http://www.smoothpolitical.com/outsiders-us-economy-watch-jan-2012-build-to-last/ Welcome to 2012!!! It has been quite a year. Earlier, I released a retrospective on the Election Season in SP's sister site, Outisder Views. I wanted to begin this "watch... http://www.smoothpolitical.com/outsiders-us-economy-watch-jan-2012-build-to-last/#comments http://www.smoothpolitical.com/outsiders-us-economy-watch-jan-2012-build-to-last/ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:40:00 GMT Looking to 2012...... http://www.smoothpolitical.com/looking-to-2012/ Over the past three weeks, I have been thinking about the year that has passed. 2011 has been quite a year. The pace of change and the actions have been... http://www.smoothpolitical.com/looking-to-2012/#comments http://www.smoothpolitical.com/looking-to-2012/ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 06:55:00 GMT "Outsiders" 2011 Year-In-Review (Vol 4): South East Asia http://www.smoothpolitical.com/outsiders-2011-yearinreview-vol-4-south-east-asia/ One of the most important events of the past year was changes in Burma. The openings that were initiated by the new Government has been refreshing and hopeful. I have... http://www.smoothpolitical.com/outsiders-2011-yearinreview-vol-4-south-east-asia/#comments http://www.smoothpolitical.com/outsiders-2011-yearinreview-vol-4-south-east-asia/ Mon, 12 Dec 2011 06:18:00 GMT 2011: The Year In Review (The Launch) http://www.smoothpolitical.com/2011-the-year-in-review-the-launch/2/ It has been quite a year!!!! I have been trying to to catch my breath as I launch the "Year-In-Review" here and now. Between the Arab Spring, changes in Africa... http://www.smoothpolitical.com/2011-the-year-in-review-the-launch/2/#comments http://www.smoothpolitical.com/2011-the-year-in-review-the-launch/2/ Sun, 04 Dec 2011 23:03:00 GMT 2011: The Year In Review (The Launch) http://www.smoothpolitical.com/2011-the-year-in-review-the-launch/1/ It has been quite a year!!!! I have been trying to to catch my breath as I launch the "Year-In-Review" here and now. Between the Arab Spring, changes in Africa... http://www.smoothpolitical.com/2011-the-year-in-review-the-launch/1/#comments http://www.smoothpolitical.com/2011-the-year-in-review-the-launch/1/ Sun, 04 Dec 2011 22:16:00 GMT A Thanskgiving Wish http://www.smoothpolitical.com/a-thanskgiving-wish/ It is thanksgiving in the United States. It is a time to pause and reflect upon all the blessing. Thanks to all who have continued to support this initiative. I... http://www.smoothpolitical.com/a-thanskgiving-wish/#comments http://www.smoothpolitical.com/a-thanskgiving-wish/ Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:16:00 GMT "Oustiders" South-East Asia Watch (11/24/2011): Interesting Developments.... http://www.smoothpolitical.com/oustiders-southeast-asia-watch-11242011-interesting-developments/ One of the most crucial news that I welcomed was the decision by Aung San Suu Kyi to re-enter politics. Her party, the National League for Democracy, has decided to... http://www.smoothpolitical.com/oustiders-southeast-asia-watch-11242011-interesting-developments/#comments http://www.smoothpolitical.com/oustiders-southeast-asia-watch-11242011-interesting-developments/ Thu, 24 Nov 2011 08:55:00 GMT "Outsiders" Europe Watch (11/9/2011): About Time http://www.smoothpolitical.com/outsiders-europe-watch-1192011-about-time/ Europe is in trouble. We all know that. The reports out there speak for themselves. It has gone hat in hand to China to try and get money to help... http://www.smoothpolitical.com/outsiders-europe-watch-1192011-about-time/#comments http://www.smoothpolitical.com/outsiders-europe-watch-1192011-about-time/ Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:33:00 GMT The Q4 @ "Outsiders" has begun!!! http://www.smoothpolitical.com/the-q4-outsiders-has-begun/ This is quite a day to begin the new "Quarter" here in "Outsiders". Right now, I am monitoring Al Jazeera as it is reporting live from Tripoli about the death... http://www.smoothpolitical.com/the-q4-outsiders-has-begun/#comments http://www.smoothpolitical.com/the-q4-outsiders-has-begun/ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:13:00 GMT A Moment of Reflection..... http://www.smoothpolitical.com/a-moment-of-reflection/ It has an historic year. We have lived through historic times. History was yet again made when the Palestinians submitted their bid for statehood to the UN during the current... http://www.smoothpolitical.com/a-moment-of-reflection/#comments http://www.smoothpolitical.com/a-moment-of-reflection/ Sun, 25 Sep 2011 13:33:00 GMT "Outsiders" UN Watch (9/22/2011): The UN General Assembly's 2nd Day http://www.smoothpolitical.com/outsiders-un-watch-9222011-the-un-general-assemblys-2nd-day/ The UN General Assembly continues its' second day. As I write this, the Prime Minister of Kuwait is speaking and specifically addressing the Palestinian question: It is always moving to... http://www.smoothpolitical.com/outsiders-un-watch-9222011-the-un-general-assemblys-2nd-day/#comments http://www.smoothpolitical.com/outsiders-un-watch-9222011-the-un-general-assemblys-2nd-day/ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:56:00 GMT "Outsiders" Economy Watch Special Edition (9/22/2011): Scary Times http://www.smoothpolitical.com/outsiders-economy-watch-special-edition-9222011-scary-times/ These are truly scary times. The US S&P lost 3% after the US Federal Reserve came out with its' economic outlook. Right now, Asian Markets have been falling as well... http://www.smoothpolitical.com/outsiders-economy-watch-special-edition-9222011-scary-times/#comments http://www.smoothpolitical.com/outsiders-economy-watch-special-edition-9222011-scary-times/ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 07:31:00 GMT