Danielle Ryan

Contributing Writer

Latest Articles

General Elections that Fail to be Democratic, Part Two
2010 general election snapshot of countries which have been marred by corruption, violence or other irregularities, such as in Guinea, Sudan and Burma.
Oct 20, 2010 - Danielle Ryan
Why is Australia in Afghanistan?
Australia debates the involvement of its nation's troops in the Afghanistan civil war against al-Qa'ida and the Taliban.
Oct 15, 2010 - Danielle Ryan
Sudan President Bashir Arrest Warrant Dispute
The international spat over the issuing of the UN-backed International Criminal Court's two arrest warrants for Sudan's president Omer Al-Bashir.
Oct 12, 2010 - Danielle Ryan
Australia's Election Results in a New Era with First Female PM
Julia Gillard succeeds in becoming first female Prime Minister of Australia.
Sep 8, 2010 - Danielle Ryan
Australia's Election, Update on Hung Parliament Negotiations
Australia's election results hang in the balance, with three Independent MPs still uncommitted and Andrew Wilkie and one Greens' member already decided.
Sep 2, 2010 - Danielle Ryan
Townsville, Australia's Overlooked Travel Destination
Townsville, Australia: the sites and attractions of this coastal town which, unfortunately, so many tourists skip.
Aug 30, 2010 - Danielle Ryan
Magnetic Island, Australia, a Magnetic Attraction for Tourists
Exploring the attraction of Magnetic Island on the Queensland Coast of Australia, looking at sites to see and things to do.
Aug 30, 2010 - Danielle Ryan
New Election Risk for Australia?
Opposition refusal to cooperate in negotiations over Australia's hung parliament could take Australia back to the polls.
Aug 26, 2010 - Danielle Ryan
Mexico's Drug War Massacre
The bodies of 72 drug war victims have been found in Tamaulipas, Mexico. Meanwhile, President Felipe Calderon moves to restore failing national security.
Aug 26, 2010 - Danielle Ryan
Australian Election Results too Close to Call
As the vote counting continues for the Australian election, uncertainty remains as to whether Labor or the Coalition will win the most seats.
Aug 24, 2010 - Danielle Ryan