The Five & One is a weekly roundup of major political events. After sifting through the most recent news stories, we choose five that are individually significant or have dramatic implications. We offer a brief summary and analysis of each to explain its importance. We also include one story which is receiving plenty of attention but has few direct implications for policy.
Activists in Cyprus Prepare to Protest Austerity Measures. Photo Credit to Michel Coumans.
Sen. Rand Paul speaking in Des Moines, Iowa. Photo Credit to Gage Skidmore
1. Syrian Conflict Spreads Across Both Borders
Jesse Jackson, Jr. looks out unto the crowd during a speech.
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1. Jesse Jackson Jr. Goes to Jail
Kim Jong-Un, the leader of North Korea, chastises a general. Photo credit to Reuters.
1. North Korea Tests Nukes for the Third Time in a Decade
Chokri Belaid, head of the Democratic Patriots' Movement Party, speaking at a rally. Photo credit to Amine Ghrabi.
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1. Tunisian Opposition Leader Assassinated
President Barack Obama speaks in Las Vegas after winning his first term in 2008. Photo credit to BarackObama.Com
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1. President Obama and the Senate propose serious immigration reform
Airman Renee Hatfull of the 857th Security Police Squadron patrols the base atop an armored personnel vehicle. Photo Credit to U.S. Army Korea
Bill Passed to Suspend Debt Ceiling for Budget
People silently protesting at India Gate against the prevalence of sexual violence in the subcontinent. Photo credit to Ramesh Lalwani.
Patriot missiles pointed towards North Korea, on July 31 2006. Photo by Justin P.
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1. Escalation Continues in Syria
