By Lisa Vives, Global Information Network NEW YORK. 30 July 2023 (IDN) — As the effects of the recent Supreme Court decision striking down affirmative action come to light, another opportunity for students of color is being strangled, according to data from the U.S. Government, the UN and World Bank. According to reporting by Nigerian […]
Israel Is on the Brink of a Disaster. Will History Repeat Itself?
By Alon Ben-Meir NEW YORK. 28 July 2023 (IDN) — The battle over Israel’s democracy, if not its very soul, has been raging since the current Netanyahu government came to power seven months ago. The passage of the first round of ‘reforms’ has made an indelible crack in Israel’s democracy; if the public’s outcry to […]
Glimpses of an Endgame in Ukraine
By M K Bhadrakumar * NEW DELHI. 27 July 2023 (IDN) — The problem with the war in Ukraine is that it has been all smoke and mirrors. The Russian objectives of “demilitarisation” and “de-Nazification” of Ukraine wore a surreal look. The Western narrative that the war is between Russia and Ukraine, where the central […]
The Spectre of Islamists’ Return to Power Haunts Bangladesh
Analysis by Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury DHAKA. 15 July 2023 (IDN) — Bangladesh, a vibrant and diverse nation in South Asia, has made remarkable strides in economic growth and social development in recent decades. However, there is growing concern about the potential consequences of the return of Islamists to power, as it poses significant challenges […]
The EU Probes into Acceptable Election Practices in Bangladesh
Analysis by Mujtoba Ahmed Murshed* DHAKA. 12 July 2023 (IDN) — As the upcoming general election in Bangladesh approaches, political activities are intensifying on the streets. Each political party is striving to appeal to the electorate in their own way. Influential countries from around the world are also closely observing the state of democracy and […]
US Warned Against Transfer of Cluster Munitions to Ukraine
By J C Suresh TORONTO | WASHINGTON DC 6 July 2023 (IDN) — President Biden is “under steady pressure from Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky” to transfer banned cluster munitions, arguing that the munitions were “the best way to kill Russians who are dug into trenches and blocking Ukraine’s counteroffensive”, reports New York Times. If he […]
India’s G20 Presidency: Can It Reshape International Climate Politics?
By Robert Mizo* This article was issued by the Toda Peace Institute and is being republished with their permission. NEW DELHI 5 July 2023 (IDN) — India’s presidency of the G20 for 2023 has been hailed with much fanfare and national pride in India. The G20, being a club of leading economies, accounts for 74 […]
Is Putin Oblivious of Russia’s Culture While Pursuing Power?
By Jonathan Power* LUND Sweden 4 July 2023 (IDN) — Observers say that what drives President Vladimir Putin is to make Russia respected. But perhaps Putin overestimates how much power Russia already has. He has overlooked which trumpets to blow—it is not his “hang tough” policies in international affairs, especially vis a vis the United […]
US Rejoins UNESCO Abandoned During Trump Presidency
By Lisa Vives, Global Information Network NEW YORK 4 July 2023 (IDN) — After an absence of four years, the UN will return to UNESCO, a global cultural and education body that contributes to peace and security by promoting international cooperation in education, sciences, culture, communication and information.
Modi Fosters a Curious Business Model During U.S. State Visit
India Will Pay 70% of Cost but Micron Will Own 100% of the Plant By Prabir Purkayastha This article was produced in partnership by Newsclick and Globetrotter. Prabir Purkayastha is the founding editor of Newsclick.in, a digital media platform. He is an activist for science and the free software movement. Source: Globetrotter NEW DELHI 3 […]