After the end of the Cold War and the collapse of the Soviet Union, the concept of a new world order emerged, emphasizing multilateral diplomacy, democratic principles and human rights. The United States and the European Union have worked together to establish an economic framework focused on open markets, global trade, a climate-friendly economy, and … Read more
The Israeli army announced on Sunday that it had carried out a ground raid in Syria, capturing a Syrian citizen involved in Iranian networks. It was the first time in the current war that Israel announced that its troops were operating on Syrian territory. Israel carried out airstrikes in Syria several times in the last … Read more
Lives of circumcised and veiled women: a global-Indian interaction of discourses and stories By Debangana Chatterjee Routledge2024 Dr. Debangana Chatterjee’s 2024 book builds on the established IR feminist understanding that “the personal is the international” (Enloe, 2014, p. 343). Dr. Chatterjee offers a rich and complex analysis of the multiple levels – “family, community, state … Read more
Venezuela’s authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro claimed victory in July’s elections, despite overwhelming evidence defeat. In the chaos that followed, two dozen people were killed and 2,000 arrested. A quarter of Venezuela’s population has already fled the country’s economic devastation and political repression, and the elections have only made the situation worse. Correspondent Martha Teichner looks … Read more
Relief efforts continue four days after flash floods in Spain killed more than 210 people, the worst natural disaster the country has seen in generations. More than a year’s worth of rain fell in just eight hours in some areas. Some residents expressed frustration with the prevention and government response. Chris Livesay reports.
The 2024 student uprising in Bangladesh was not simply a demand for democratic reform; it was a powerful affirmation of the people’s will to shape their own future. He rejected both authoritarianism and foreign interference. The movement’s demands reflect a broader struggle: How can Bangladesh chart its own democratic path without falling under the sway … Read more
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky urged his allies to stop “monitoring” and take action before North Korean troops deployed in Russia reach the battlefield. Zelensky raised the prospect of a Ukrainian pre-emptive strike on camps where North Korean troops train and said kyiv knew their locations. But he added that Ukraine could not do so without … Read more
The recently concluded BRICS summit from October 22-24 in Kazan was the first meeting of the enlarged group which also marked the participation of many Southern countries keen to join the bloc. Although Western analyzes frequently dismiss its relevance, the interests of many developing countries in joining the bloc to navigate an uncertain world attest … Read more
Ann Arbor, Michigan — Hind Omar is a Palestinian-American mother from Ann Arbor, Michigan. She and her husband Andrew are lifelong Democrats who feel let down by the party and President Biden. “We made representations for Biden,” Omar said. “We showed up for Biden. And that experience during his tenure under his leadership was a … Read more
Canadian police on Thursday dismantled what they called the country’s largest and most sophisticated illicit drug “super lab,” saying they had seized “a record number of illegal firearms, synthetic drugs and precursors.” chemicals”. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said they believed organized crime was running the operation where there was mass production and distribution of … Read more