Yes, the world is no longer bipolar, and the love hate relationship between the U.S.A. and China cannot be looked at through the eyes of the past. But the rivalry between the two definitely exists—and the Olympics translate that rivalry in some form, although it has not been reduced entirely to it.
The Roman Catholic factor is becoming a paradoxical issue in the discussion about the U.S. presidential election, which takes place this year on Nov. 3. Referencing certain opinion polls, some experts are arguing that it will not play a significant role in these elections, as the Catholic electorate is just as divided as the entire country
[A]ny changes in American and Chinese policies will immediately trigger a reexamination of the orientations and strategies of Southeast Asia’s smaller nations, which are forced to rely on the decisions and capabilities of these large countries.
Objectively speaking ... Iran is concerned about the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan, but it’s unlikely that Washington will be open to negotiation on this.
The reason why NASA wants to land the 'first woman and the next man' on the moon in just four years lies in the desire to avoid a case of the same attention deficit disorder that led to the cancellation of the last two attempts to put Americans on the moon.
It’s as if people have suddenly ... realized that these remarkable citizens ... actually committed egregious crimes. Heroism has been canceled overnight.
The first trial flight of the crew on the new spaceship is a big risk and a big responsibility for ... the entire crew program, and for the country that is making it happen.