SECOND DAY SNAG

Vashi Dominguez, 05/24/12

Founder and MD of Diamond Manufacturers

Is Spain in recession? Think again. This can't be classed as a recession, more like a crash that will probably change the Spanish economy forever.

Kirsty Hughes, 05/24/12

Chief Executive Index on Censorship and commentator on international politics

As we head towards one more tacky but popular Eurovision final, will a spotlight also be shone onto the serious human rights abuses in Azerbaijan, this year's host?

Sara Khorshid, 05/24/12

Egyptian journalist

In democracies, voters know what the president's formal, constitutional powers are. And they know for certain. But in Egypt Egyptians will go to vote with no knowledge of what authorities will be vested in the president.

Greta Van Susteren, 05/24/12

Host of Fox News' 'On the Record with Greta Van Susteren'

As we begin to leave Afghanistan, are we fooling ourselves about what we are leaving behind or what we have promised the people of Afghanistan? Especially the women and girls?

Rep. Karen Bass, 05/24/12

U.S. Representative for California's 33rd Congressional District

President Obama's New Alliance announcement is an acknowledgment that the global community is capable of achieving an enormous impact even in an economic environment where many nations are being forced to retreat from their promises.

Paulina Porizkova, 05/24/12

Supermodel

The after-party was filled by the most stunning costumes and getups I had ever seen assembled in the same space: truly spectacular, like a tropical hothouse of the wildest, brightest carnivorous plants. We stayed all night, and stumbled out only in time for breakfast.

Renee Parsons, 05/24/12

Fmr. lobbyist for Friends of the Earth in Washington, D.C. focusing on nuclear energy issues

As our current leaders, implacable and disconnected, continue on the path of militarism and war, they fail to recognize that peace is not simply a fervent ideal; it is the only path to survival.

Swaminathan S. Anklesaria Aiyar, 05/24/12

Research fellow, Cato Institute's Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity

The U.S. must make itself attractive to its citizens, rather than penalize them for wanting to leave for more attractive destinations like Singapore.

Elcin Poyrazlar, 05/24/12

Reporter-Columnist, Cumhuriyet

I live in Istanbul, a mega-city, so I can't really say whether it is more conservative or religious. But there is certainly an air of submission where without being told, you have the instinct to shut your mouth.

Michael Pento, 05/24/12

President, Pento Portfolio Strategies

We now have entire nations which have become insolvent. It would be very difficult to argue that having a banking crisis is better than enduring a sovereign debt crisis, especially since much of the assets banks hold is sovereign debt.

Dr Philipp Rosler and Nick Clegg, 05/24/12

When the first Euros were printed in 1999, Europe chose a bold new future. But beneath the surface, the new European economy was built on shaky foundations. The decision is one of the biggest we have faced. The answer is clear: Europe must go for growth.

Ida Lichter, M.D., 05/24/12

Author, Muslim Women Reformers: Inspiring Voices Against Oppression

Is misogyny prevalent and gaining traction in the Muslim world and why did most women vote for Islamists in Middle East elections?

George Logothetis, 05/24/12

Chairman and CEO, Libra Group

The financial crisis and the resulting political instability in Greece has led to desperation and despondency that have clouded the core values of the Greek people.

David Weiss, 05/24/12

President and CEO of CHF International

Although the Charles Taylor verdict is drawing attention to Liberia once again, it is also a reminder of how far Liberia has come since that dark era.

Daniel J. Graeber, 05/24/12

Senior Journalist, Oilprice.com

Kurdish leaders in the north aim to defy Baghdad by exporting oil to Turkey through a new pipeline. Given simmering acrimony between the Kurdish government and Baghdad, that pipeline may be the tether that formally pulls Iraq in two.

Fabio Parasecoli, 05/24/12

Associate professor and coordinator of food studies, New School - NYC

This year, thanks to a mild spring, corn farmers are hoping for a bumper crop. The impact of this will be felt around the world. Here's what you need to know.

Glen Martin, 05/24/12

Author, Game Changer: Animal Rights and the Fate of Africa's Wildlife

Africa's wildlife is being loved to death. Kenya's much-praised ban on hunting, in fact, has had an impact opposite to its intent: wild animals are disappearing at an accelerating rate.