Viewpoint by Dr Alon Ben-Meir The writer is a professor of international relations at the Center for Global Affairs at New York University (NYU). He teaches courses on international negotiation and Middle Eastern studies. NEW YORK (IDN) – The rage, desperation, and determination which continue to bring tens of thousands of Americans to the streets […]
South Asia Virtual Regional Summit to Focus on Empowering Decisions for a Sustainable Future
By Reinhard Jacobsen AMSTERDAM | NEW DELHI (IDN) – How can the rebuild after the COVID-19 pandemic be approached in a way that alleviates the growing economic, societal and environmental pressures in South Asian countries? Seeking solutions in support of this aim is a key focus of the GRI South Asia Virtual Regional Summit, which […]
Oh No! Mexico!
Viewpoint by Bill Dahl Bill Dahl is an investigative journalist based in Queretaro, Mexico. You can find more of his work at https://www.BillDahl.net QUERETARO, Mexico (IDN) – As the world moves ahead, Mexico lurches backward. In June 2020, Mexico dropped out of the top 25 countries for foreign investment for the second time in over […]
India’s Ties with South Asian Neighbours Strained
News briefs compiled by Suresh Jaura* TORONTO | NEW DELHI (IDN) – Though India became a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council on June 17, with undisputed support from all countries in the 55-member Asia-Pacific Group for a two-year term in 2021-22, the country’s relations with its South Asian neighbours are strained and […]
Russia Feels Threatened by Bigger US Presence in Poland
By Kester Kenn Klomegah MOSCOW (IDN) – Russia and the United States, since the end of the Cold War, have had confrontations on many issues, and it is highly unlikely if both will ever find something in common. There have been differences on regional issues from the Middle East and North Africa through Asia to […]
World War II: 75 Years on Doubts on the Origins
Viewpoint by Jonathan Power* LUND, Sweden (IDN) – It is a common trait in mankind to apply to ourselves a generosity of interpretation which we do not extend to others. We find proofs of wickedness, using evidence that we would not use against our own. We play down the sins of ourselves, our own country […]
Tensions Dominate India’s Ties with Pakistan, Nepal & Sri Lanka
News briefs compiled by Suresh Jaura* TORONTO | NEW DELHI (IDN) – Environmental degradation and climate change, US report on religious freedom, sex scandal, Covid-19, and cyber harassment in Pakistan are some issues the Indian news media has been highlighting in the first two weeks of June. These and many more are linked to India. […]
Russia Considers 75th Anniversary of the Great Victory Shared Responsibility to History and our Future
Viewpoint by Vladimir Putin This article by the Russian President appeared in http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/63527 on June 19, 2020. MOSCOW (IDN) – 75 years have passed since the end of the Great Patriotic War. Several generations have grown up over the years. The political map of the planet has changed. The Soviet Union that claimed an epic, […]
Russia’s Participation in G7 Summit Sparks Debates
By Kester Kenn Klomegah MOSCOW (IDN) – The rescheduling of the Group of Seven (G7) summit from late June to September and Russia’s participation alongside with South Korea, Australia, India and South Korea has sparked discussions among both Russian officials and experts. The Kremlin reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump […]
Supreme Court Against India’s Name Change to ‘Bharat’
Important Rulings on Migrant Workers and the Coronavirus Dead News briefs compiled by Suresh Jaura* TORONTO | NEW DELHI (IDN) – Indian news media have been reporting on a wide range of events and ongoing developments, including on the economy becoming “self-reliant” – an age-old but not yet achieved objective – without having an alternative […]