Israel reviews its nuclear deterrent

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Israel needs to determine the extent of its nuclear deterrent capability in the face of possible threats from other countries with better prowess in the nuclear weapons field. The country's present nuclear capability that is made up of small-yield weapons were developed when it was mainly threatened by ground-based forces deployed by its Arab neighbors. Israel will probably be using missiles from Zachariah against any future attacks though its nuclear material is stocked in the Dimona nuclear research facility. The Jericho II missile is expected to make up the core of Israel's defense forces.

Israel, National Security, Defense Operations & Maintenance, Atomic Energy Defense Activities, National defense, Military administration, Nuclear weapons, Article, Jericho II

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Hostile house: Tough times ahead for Ecuador's new president

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New Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa is struggling to serve his full term in office as he is facing opposition from business and financial sectors as well as Ecuador's Congress. Correa's antiglobalization policies have created concern among the business community and foreign investors such as U.S. and he might risk losing the militant social protest movements' support if he fails to move ahead with his reform agenda.

Ecuador, Economic policy, Presidents, Presidents (Government), Globalization, Correa, Rafael

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Mafia muscle: Finding a new boss of the Sicilian Cosa Nostra

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The article discusses on arrest of mafia boss Bernardo Provenzano that has raised a key question to new mafia bosses in continuing Provenzano's strategy of maintaining a low profile, cutting down on murders, concentrating on infiltrating civil society and the economy.

Italy, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Forecasts and trends, Economic conditions, Market trend/market analysis, Military aspects, Provenzano, Bernardo

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