Afghan budget paid by US and NATO

About 90% of the Afghan government budget has been paid for by the US and NATO over the last 5 years, according to a new GAO report.

Suicide debt crisis greece

Good article on increases in suicide in Greece and Europe due to the debt crisis.

Arab spring

Good article on the current challenges facing the "new" regimes in power in Egypt, Tunisia, Libya, etc.

Latvia economic crisis

Good article on Latvia's economic crisis and neoliberal policies.

Mexico drugs

Article on Mexico's war on drugs and the allegations that the Mexican government is backing the Sinaloa cartel against the Zetas, just like the US, which has paid informants in Sinaloa cartel.