Convulsions in Myanmar’s roadmap to democracy
The February 1 coup d’état in Myanmar has left the country in extreme political chaos killing more than 800 people so far. The relative freedom and democratic spirit enjoyed and earned by the country...
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Dangerous games with terrorists in Syria
Just a few months since Joe Biden’s election, US idea of terrorism has radically changed. With the media having spared no effort making people believe that the real terrorists are indeed the armed supporters...
Environmental concerns grow as space tourism lifts off
After years of waiting, Richard Branson’s journey to space this month on a Virgin Galactic vessel was supposed to be a triumphant homecoming. Instead, the jaunt attracted significant criticism — about its carbon footprint....
Nepal’s new prime minister wins crucial vote of confidence
KATHMANDU (AFP) – Nepal’s Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba won a crucial vote of confidence in Parliament on Sunday (July 18) to cement his grip on power days after his predecessor was ousted by...
Norwegian perspectives on Democracy and Human Rights
(says former Prime Minister of Norway, H.E. Kjell Magne Bondevik) On May 25th, as part of the Geneva Lecture Series concepted and conducted by prof. Anis H. Bajrektarevic, a large number of international affairs...
Intensifying tension in Afghan soil amid US troop withdrawal
The whole world has its eyes on Afghanistan as the NATO troops gradually withdraw from the country after almost 20 years of the “forever war”, a term used by US President Joe Biden regarding...
China steps up climate fight with emissions trading scheme
China launched its long-awaited emissions trading system on Friday, a key tool in its quest to drive down climate change-causing greenhouse gases and go carbon neutral by 2060. The scheme was launched with China,...
Taliban see battlefield dominance as path to political, diplomatic power
With US forces largely gone from the battlefield, the Taliban have conducted a staggering, land-grabbing offensive that appears aimed at forcing the Afghan government to sue for peace on the insurgents’ terms or suffer...
Ethiopia leaders threaten new offensive against Tigray rebels
Ethiopian leaders warned Wednesday they were ready to launch a new offensive against their “enemies” after rebels pushed deeper into Tigray, effectively tearing up a government-declared ceasefire in the war-torn region. Tigrayan forces this...
US invites UN scrutiny on racism
The United States has invited a United Nations mission to examine its record on racism, in a sharp turnaround by President Joe Biden after his predecessor bristled at UN scrutiny. Secretary of State Antony...
