by Kirsty Hughes on 30th July 2019 In our ‘Europe2025’ series, Kirsty Hughes argues that a Green New Deal can gel the domestic and neighbourhood policies of the union.
Tag: Int’l relations
Video: World Day against trafficking in persons
By IPS World Desk ROME, Jul 25 2019 (IPS) – The darkest underbelly of human existence hides right in front of us – modern day slaves are the foundation of the third largest criminal economy on the planet.
Israeli destruction of Palestinian homes in West Bank
Humanitarian Aid Following “with sadness” the Israeli authorities’ destruction of homes in the Palestinian community of Sur Bahir, three top United Nations officials issued a statement on Monday underscoring that the move was “not compatible” with Israel’s “obligations under international…
Brexit and the left
by Neal Lawson on 23rd July 2019 The Labour Party has squandered three years in addressing the challenge posed by the Brexit referendum. The left is in a mess on Brexit—both in the UK and, despite lots of solidarity, in…
The Taiwan Issue in US-China Relations
by Kishore Mahbubani Singapore – Media OutReach – 23 July 2019 – The most dangerous issue in US-China relations is Taiwan. This is why it was unwise for the Trump Administration to allow a high-profile transit by President Tsai Ing-wen…
The IMF leadership is not a bargaining counter
by Adam Tooze on 22nd July 2019 Adam Tooze argues that Europe must get beyond seeing the head of the IMF as part of the spoils from Bretton Woods.
2 sedition cases filed against Priya Saha
Dhaka, July 21 — Priyabala Saha, who raised allegations of minority repression in Bangladesh while meeting US President Donald Trump, has been sued for sedition.
How China’s Africa Alliance is shifting world order
By Daniel Yang UN, Jul 19 2019 (IPS) – When the United Nations General Assembly met in 2007 to vote on North Korea’s human rights record, only 10 of the 56 African countries voted with the U.S.-led western coalition.
The future of Europe: Rebalancing ecology, economics and ethics
by President Michael D. Higgins on 18th July 2019 Europe needs a new eco-social paradigm if it is to ward off the populist sirens and offer a positive vision for the continent. We have as a global community to respond…
US defunds UNFPA for the third year– on wrong assumptions
By Thalif Deen UN, Jul 17 2019 (IPS) – The Trump administration, in its continued hostility towards the United Nations– and as part of its policy aimed at undermining multilateral institutions and international commitments– has withheld its annual contributions to…
Obama, Nordic leaders to de-fund coal plants
Washington – ”During his visit to Sweden Thursday, President Obama gained allies in his effort to stop coal plants when the leaders of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden agreed to join the U.S. in ending public financing for new…
India in touch with Bangladesh over tribal exodus
Agartala/New Delhi: The Indian government was in touch with Bangladesh over the exodus of more than 1,500 tribals to the Indian border along Tripura seeking refuge after ethnic strife broke out with non-tribal Muslims, official sources said Sunday.
Japan to train junior civil servants, pact inked
Bangladesh signed a grant agreement with Japan on Thursday to send junior civil servants there for training.
B’desh needs commitment; social dialogue: ILO
Echoing its DG’s call to translate the horror and regret into urgent actions to prevent further tragedy, visiting ILO Deputy Director General (DDG) Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo said here on Saturday Bangladesh needs a commitment to address the labour rights and…
SAARC programming body meets tomorrow
The 43rd Session of the Programming Committee Meeting of SAARC will be held at the SAARC Secretariat, Kathmandu from January 3-5.