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1. Phil Harris

(Contacts / Editors and Bureau Chiefs)

... communication and the new international order (published by Sage in 1997), a broad-ranging analysis of the international context of world communication, in which an international group of leading scholars ...

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2. Jonathan Power

(Contacts / Writers)

Jonathan Power, Jonathan Power is British and grew up in Oldham and Liverpool. He is a journalist, filmmaker and writer who is best known for his weekly column on foreign affairs that ran in the International ...

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3. INPS-IDN Editors

(Contacts / Organizations)

INPS-IDN Editors, IDN-InDepthNews offers news analyses, features, reports and viewpoints that impact the world and its peoples. It has been online since 2009. Its network spans countries around the world. ...

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4. Inge Missmahl

(Contacts / Writers)

Inge Missmahl, From dancer to humanitarian by way of analytical psychology, Inge Missmahl's unusual life trajectory led her to Kabul in 2004, where she saw that more than 60 percent of the population were ...

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5. Global Cooperation Council

(Contacts / Organizations)

Global Cooperation Council, The GLOBAL COOPERATION COUNCIL (GCC) is widening its outreach beyond Germany with a view to fostering genuine international cooperation – a prerequisite of fair global governance ...

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6. Eric Walberg

(Contacts / Writers)

Eric Walberg, About Eric Walberg Eric Walberg is a Canadian journalist specializing in the Middle East, Central Asia and Russia. A graduate of University of Toronto and Cambridge in economics, he has ...

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7. Landmark World Social Forum Meets Virtually

(Global Partnerships)

... world will present their actions, challenges and campaigns that should extend from 2021 to the next WSF (post-pandemic) to be held in Mexico. "This Virtual Forum takes place in the context of an intense ...

Created on 14 January 2021

8. As A Tigrayan, My Bond with Ethiopia Feels Beyond Repair

(OPINION)

... the larger body politic of Ethiopia. The war is happening in a context of resurging pan-Ethiopianism that has framed the TPLF as its archenemy. The government has portrayed its actions as a “law enforcement ...

Created on 13 January 2021

9. Why We Care

(OPINION)

... are unique to specific contexts. For example, we have a broad understanding of the global food system, but limited information on the unique opportunities the African food system offers for averting ...

Created on 09 January 2021

10. Capitol Hill Insurrection Demonstrates What the US Does Abroad

(OPINION)

... people were encouraged to riot claiming the election was rigged. This became the pretext for the US-backed coup. Bolivia has one of the world’s largest supplies of lithium – a key mineral used in electric ...

Created on 09 January 2021

11. UN Chief Points to Fragility and Conflict as Major Obstacles to Sustainable Development Goals

(Poverty)

By Santo D. Banerjee NEW YORK (IDN) – “Challenges of Maintaining Peace and Security in Fragile Contexts” were the focus of Secretary-General António Guterres' remarks at the Security Council virtual ...

Created on 08 January 2021

12. Unease as UN Peace Mission in Sudan Ends and Ethiopian Soldiers Return Home

(Horn of Africa)

... on November 3 when the Ethiopian government sent commandos in an Antonov and/or cargo plane, under pretext of delivering new banknotes, allegedly with the intention to capture the Tigray regional government, ...

Created on 03 January 2021

13. India Has an Ambitious Agenda as UN Security Council Member

(South Asia)

... in the post-COVID19 context, it adds. India's vital UNSC agenda is "effective response to international terrorism". Diplomatic sources argue that terrorism is an enduring and critical threat to international ...

Created on 02 January 2021

14. Things Getting Complicated for Ethiopia

(Horn of Africa)

... national context are signs that the risk of atrocity crimes, including genocide, is increasing”. They call for investigation and “a lasting institutional solution.” [IDN-InDepthNews – 02 January 2021] ...

Created on 02 January 2021

15. Let Us Make 2021 a Year of Healing!

(OPINION)

The following is the text of 2021 United Nations New Year's message delivered by Secretary-General António Guterres. NEW YORK (IDN) – 2020 has been a year of trials, tragedies and tears. COVID-19 ...

Created on 31 December 2020

16. The Guest, Corona, Didn’t Come to Play

(OPINION)

... to secure existing public health and safety in the face of clear and present danger.  In this context, any talk about vaccine for Nigeria is like discussing rocket science or a mission to the moon. How ...

Created on 31 December 2020

17. The Culture of Peace: For a Safer, Saner and Sustainable World

(OPINION)

... the agreed text of that outcome document on behalf of all Member States for adoption by the Assembly at its 53rd regular session with its President Didier Opertti of Uruguay chairing the meeting. Through ...

Created on 28 December 2020

18. EEPA Report on the Horn of Africa Situation on December 27

(Horn of Africa)

... is back on air after having been taken off the air, when PFDJ lost control of Mekelle. It is not known where the TV channel is broadcasted from. The Alameda Textile Factory and other factories are reported ...

Created on 27 December 2020

19. Holidays: A Time to Renew Hope

(OPINION)

... man” (Aristotle). Hope can be defined as seeing on the bright side of a problem and envisioning challenges as opportunities for positive change. In a spiritual context, hope can mean trusting that great ...

Created on 23 December 2020

20. Portugal: Mainstreaming Food Systems in The Presidency of The European Council

(OPINION)

... of the World Committee on Food Security (CFS), which is likely to endorse the Voluntary Guidelines for Food Systems and Nutrition. In this context, Portugal, with its activity and engagement in issues ...

Created on 23 December 2020

21. Locked-In, Australians Help to Keep Tourism Sector Alive

(Asia-Pacific)

... warned Regional Australia Institute chief economist Kim Houghton speaking recently on national ABC TV. [IDN-InDepthNews – 17 December 2020] Photos: (Top) Silverton Hotel (in Text) Mad Max Memorabilia ...

Created on 18 December 2020

22. EEPA Report on Horn of Africa Situation on December 17

(Horn of Africa)

... which keep ancient manuscripts. Ancient Christian religious manuscripts and texts may be in danger. Calls on UNESCO to investigate. Report that Al-Njesahi Mosque of Negash (Tigray) is looted, the oldest ...

Created on 17 December 2020

23. 'If We Are Serious About Peace, We Must Take Women Seriously

(OPINION)

By Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury in New York The following is the full text of the address by Ambassador Chowdhury at the Knesset of Israel on November 17, 2020, at 14:30 Israel Standard Time. He is ...

Created on 16 December 2020

24. The Story of Giscard D’Estaing's Fascination for 'Emperor' Bokassa's Diamo

(OPINION)

... He was the first head of state to congratulate Bokassa on his crowning. Bokassa’s strength in Giscard’s eyes was that he was staunchly anti-communist. In the context of the politics of the time this was ...

Created on 15 December 2020

25. Supporting Small Island Developing States to Build Back Better in the face of COVID-19

(OPINION)

... emerging challenge of malnutrition and high rates of diet-related non-communicable diseases. In this complex context, many SIDS also face an active cyclone or hurricane season, which could exacerbate ...

Created on 15 December 2020

26. Climate Action: UN Insists on Developed Countries Meeting 100 Billion Dollar Annual Pledge

(COVID-19)

... countries in mitigating and adapting to climate change. The study released by the United Nations on December 11 accentuates that "COVID-19 pandemic has drastically altered the context for international ...

Created on 12 December 2020

27. The Southern Ocean an Ocean Like No Other

(Climate Action)

... climate transient. The nearly three centuries since the start of the industrial revolution is shorter than the blink of an eye in a geological context. Future changes in the short (say by 2050) and long ...

Created on 10 December 2020

28. Disrupting the Atlantic’s Ecosystem Can Have Far-Reaching Effects

(Climate Action)

... cod fishing, confirming that populations had collapsed. This collapse in the north-western Atlantic has since become a textbook example of the risks of overfishing. Seafood production in the Atlantic ...

Created on 10 December 2020

29. Situation Report EEPA HORN OF AFRICA No. 19

(Horn of Africa)

...  Confirmation from Asmara that it is flooded with cars, university equipment, lab equipment, pharmaceutical equipment and equipment from factories, including a textile factory, and food, brought from ...

Created on 08 December 2020

30. Human Exploitation of the Biosphere Threatens Mass Extinction

(OPINION)

... nations and between nations. It is demonstrably true that in more equal societies, economies function better, and people are happier. In this context, it is interesting to look at the Scandinavian countries, ...

Created on 06 December 2020

31. Situation Report EEPA HORN OF ARICA No. 17

(Horn of Africa)

... This has complicated efforts to deliver humanitarian TPLF leader Debretsion Gebremichael states per text message that fighting is ongoing in four locations previously held by the Federal Government, ...

Created on 05 December 2020

32. Time Overdue for the US to Ratify Law of The Sea Treaty

(OPINION)

... jurisdictions and traditional high seas freedom that the Law of the Sea conference was convened. The result was one of the great negotiating texts of all time – far more comprehensive, detailed and demanding ...

Created on 01 December 2020

33. A Window Opens in Business Ties Between Russia and Nigeria

(OPINION)

... relations between the two countries, and most importantly within the context of the Declaration "On the Principles of Friendly Relations and Partnership between the Russian Federation and the Federal Republic ...

Created on 01 December 2020

34. Australia: Veteran Environmental Campaigners Gear Up for a New Battle

(Asia-Pacific)

...  Photo: AndryaHart: Rocky creek in the rainforest that could be submerged or destroyed by the Dunoon dam. Credit: Andrya Hart. Photo in text: Activists of the Water Northern Rivers Alliance at the Channon ...

Created on 30 November 2020

35. Gaza Strip Rapidly Becoming 'Unliveable

(Middle East)

... and security coordination with Israel. I express my appreciation to Israel for confirming that existing bilateral agreements continue to govern relations between both parties, particularly in the context ...

Created on 29 November 2020

36. India Succeeds Russia as BRICS Chair Amid Rising Challenges

(Russia)

... is well on the bilateral front or even in the regional context. As contradictions keep piling up, questions about the future of BRICS as anything other than an ineffective talk shop are bound to grow, ...

Created on 29 November 2020

37. German Foreign Minister Asks Ethiopian Counterpart to Stop the Fighting

(Horn of Africa)

... relations. Ethiopia is a priority country of German development cooperation. Germany is one of the biggest buyers of Ethiopian goods, primarily coffee and textiles. The main German exports to Ethiopia ...

Created on 28 November 2020

38. European Parliament in A Joint Resolution Urges Ethiopia to Tread the Path of Peace and Dialogue

(Horn of Africa)

... a context of hostility. “[p]lans of targeting civilians must be avoided at any price by all parties. During my meeting with the Ethiopian Deputy Minister" on November 25, I recalled the obligation of all ...

Created on 27 November 2020

39. A Global Summit Calls for Transition to the Bioeconomy

(Food security, nutrition & sustainable agriculture)

... as well as bio-printed organs. In the textiles and fashion industry, bio-innovations contribute to sustainable materials and processes, for example, biotechnologically produced spider silk, biobased ...

Created on 24 November 2020

40. COVID-19 Shatters Hopes for Industrial Advance in Africa

(Africa)

... where previous initiatives failed? Both the domestic and international context have changed radically over the past two decades. The goals of IDDA III are not only supported by UNIDO and the African ...

Created on 21 November 2020

41. New Report Sparks Anxiety About COVID-19 Wrecking UN's 2030 Sustainable Development Agend

(Health & Well Being)

...  In this context, the report highlights that the average additional spending per capita on fiscal stimulus or foregone revenues in developed countries and economies in transition has been $1,365 since ...

Created on 20 November 2020