whythawk ratings: measuring effective development

1. South Ossetia: Russia and Georgia's dangerous game
(Analysis/Analysis)

...the ex-Soviet Union’s satellites fled into the arms of the west, happy to get away from the tyranny and oppression, the Russians upped their violence. In 1994, Russia invaded Chechnya. Over th...

2. Of Chiefs and Presidents
(Analysis/Analysis)

...ed from the war a hero. Robert Mugabe, loved by his people and an envy to many leaders still under colonial oppression. He came with a lot of promise, leading the breadbasket of southern Africa, and...

3. No matter how hard you try bad environments lead to bad results
(Analysis/Analysis)

...)). The ((environment)) is one of savage authority.  The physical shape of the cities was inspired by ((oppression)).  Every law, from drivers’ licences to business permits, has been ...