Rising Powers

A special series by the Stanley Foundation with in-depth analysis and content regarding the transnational issues that face the world today for both developed and "emerging powers."

The Library of African Cinema

Films from Africa made by Africans offer restorative images and a new film language. The beautiful and sometimes challenging films in California Newsreel's Library of Afircan Cinema not only showcase the works of master filmmakers but also innovative new talents who are embracing video technology. To see Africa through African eyes will break stereotypes and enlighten viewers about life in Africa.

Articles to help you view and teach African cinema written by African filmmakers and scholars are also available.

Several of our newest releases touch upon the most urgent issues in world affairs that confront the African continent, specifically, war, human rights and the AIDS pandemic. We have prepared Advocacy for Africa , an exclusive new section of our website to provide you with critical information and to encourage you to join with groups taking action.

Climate Change: National & Regional Security Threat Multiplier for Australia

Climate Change: National & Regional Security Threat Multiplier for Australia.
This article looks at the impact of climate related fatigue and illness upon military and civilian peacekeeper deployments, and the potential for terrorist organizations to hijack the climate change debate.

Great Decisions 2006 Fall Updates

FPA publishes updates to Great Decisions topics that have had significant press coverage since the publication of Great Decisions 2006.  Download updates in PDF format.  

'Obviously' govt will deal with crime

An analysis of South African President Thabo Mbeki's recent State of the Nation speech, in which he focused on crime, economic growth, immigrantion, infrastructure and AIDS.   A link to the full text of the speech is also available.

Economists Use Computer Models to Size up Costs of Pandemic Flu

Health experts fear that a major influenza pandemic could kill millions of people worldwide and cripple the global economy. Since 2003, the highly pathogenic H5N1 virus has spread to nine countries, largely in Asia and Africa. It has wreaked havoc on the poultry industry and killed 150 people. But should the virus mutate and spread more easily among humans, the consequences are difficult to predict.

Avian Flu Explained

Britain's Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett said Wednesday that she will use her visit to India to urge its government to tackle climate change.

UN praises Cambodia for tackling bird flu

Hit by four bird flu outbreaks in the past two months, Cambodia has taken aggressive steps against further spread of the virus.

Focus on Bird Flu

A special section of the Washington Post website that spans the world for news about bird flu.

Link AIDS care, public health

Fighting AIDS alone won't close 50-year life expectancy gap that now exists between rich and poor societies.

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