New America Media: International Affairs

The Tragedy of Self Immolation - No One Cares

New America Media, Commentary, Andrew Lam, Posted: May 16, 2013

The self-immolation of the Vietnamese monk Thich Quang Duc became an iconic emblem of the Vietnam War era. Today, such acts fail to illicit the same response.

In Mexico, Families Hope Immigration Reform Will Trigger Reunions

Fronteras Desk/PRI's The World, News Feature, Jude Joffe-Block, Posted: May 13, 2013

For years, families on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border have lived apart. But new laws could change this.

Q&A: Why Guantanamo Hunger Strike Could Be the Last

New America Media, Question & Answer, Sandy Close, Posted: May 06, 2013

Ahmed Rachidi, a native of Morocco who has been a British resident since 1985, was held in Guantanamo from March 2002 to May 2007.

Mexico’s New Revolt From Below

Frontera NorteSur, News Report, Kent Paterson, Posted: May 01, 2013

What began as a teachers' strike in Mexico is transforming into a popular movement that challenges the economic policies of the IMF and Wall Street.

Q&A: Why Tamerlan Chose U.S. -- Not Russia -- As Target

New America Media, Question & Answer, Peter Schurmann, Posted: Apr 30, 2013

Tamarlan Tsarnaev's decision to return to the U.S. suggests his motives were not linked to Chechnya or Dagestan, but much more to American society.

Adoptees Selected for North Korean Mission

Asian American Press, News Report, Posted: Apr 29, 2013

In August 2013, three Minnesotans will travel to North Korea as part of a peace delegation through Nodutdol, a New York-based organization focused on Korean community development.

Side Effects -- The Humanitarian Consequences of Iran Sanctions

New America Media, Commentary, Maziar Shirazi, Posted: Apr 27, 2013

US sanctions on Iran, aimed at pressuring the government in Tehran, are in fact creating a shortage of much needed medical supplies for ordinary Iranians.

Berkeley Fourth-Graders Determined to Bring Classmate Back Home

New America Media, Question & Answer, Semany Gashaw, Posted: Apr 23, 2013

Social Justice activist Mable Yee and her twin boys -- Kyle and Scott Kuwahara -- are lobbying congress and the president for the return of Rodrigo Guzman.

Arab American Women Struggle While Aging in a New World

New America Media/Arab American News, News Analysis, Mohamad Ozeir , Posted: Apr 22, 2013

Arab traditions contribute to isolating older Arab Americans, especially women, who often remain invisible and unheard in their communities.

Arab American Elders Facing the Rest of Their Lives Alone

New America Media/Arab American News, News Feature, Mohamad Ozeir , Posted: Apr 21, 2013

Arab American traditions clash with elders’ needs, as aging becomes more pressing issue and services fall short, leaving many seniors to live and die alone.