Viewpoint by James W. Carden This article was produced by Globetrotter in partnership with the American Committee for U.S.-Russia Accord. James W. Carden is a writing fellow at Globetrotter and a former adviser to the U.S. State Department. Previously, he was a contributing writer on foreign affairs at the Nation, and his work has also […]
US Arms in Afghanistan Mostly Inoperable, but Others Maybe Battle-Ready
By Thalif Deen NEW YORK (IDN) — When the last of the US troops pulled out of Kabul on August 31—after a prolonged 20-year military occupation of Afghanistan—they left behind a treasure trove of weapons but most of them abandoned by retreating Afghan forces who were American allies. These weapons, including combat helicopters, armoured vehicles, […]
UN Presses for Entry into Force of the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
By J Nastranis NEW YORK (IDN) — As the race for modernisation of cyber and nuclear technologies gains momentum, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) “the centrepiece of global efforts to eliminate nuclear tests once and for all”. A statement delivered on his behalf by the High Representative for Disarmament […]
A New Online Youth Platform Promotes Nuclear Disarmament
By Jamshed Baruah GENEVA (IDN) — Worldwide youth are standing up for peace and nuclear disarmament and taking a wide range of innovative actions. The Youth Working Group of Abolition 2000 global network to eliminate nuclear weapons builds cooperation amongst these youth actions, brings youth voices into key UN and other disarmament processes. The group […]
The Ultimate Nuclear Terrorist Attack?
Viewpoint by Donald A. Collins Donald A. Collins is a former US Navy officer, banker, venture capitalist, and a free-lance writer who has spent over 40 years working for women’s reproductive health as a board member and/or officer of numerous family planning organizations including Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Guttmacher Institute, Family Health International and […]
Reaffirm Commitment to Ban Nuclear Tests, UN Chief Says in Message for International Day
By UN News NEW YORK (IDN) — Countries which have not yet ratified the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) are urged by UN Secretary-General António Guterres to do so without delay. The UN chief made the appeal in his message for the International Day Against Nuclear Tests, observed on Sunday, 29 August. The date marks the […]
Nigeria Buys Military Hardware from Russia
By Lisa Vives, Global Information Network NEW YORK (IDN) — Fighter jets, ammunition and other military hardware are among the top featured items in a new “landmark development in bilateral relations” between Moscow and Abuja. The munitions are described as part of a “legal framework” to enable Russia to supply equipment and training to the […]
Tales of Egypt’s Quest for Russian Nuclear Power
By Kester Kenn Klomegah* MOSCOW (IDN) — It was a highly unique step forward in October 2019, when during the first Russia-Africa Summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi reaffirmed commitment to scale-up cooperation in various economic sectors and particularly expedite work on the special industrial zone and the construction of […]
The Role of Citizen and Science Diplomacy Interactions in Nuclear Disarmament
By J Nastranis NEW YORK (IDN) — The year 2021 marks the 30th anniversary of the closure of the Semey test site, the 76th anniversary of the United Nations, Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings, of the first atomic testing Trinity, 51 years of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), 25 years of the […]
The People of Afghanistan Need Support & Solidarity, Says WHO
By Bernhard Schell CAIRO, Egypt (IDN) — The World Health Organization (WHO) is committed to staying in Afghanistan and delivering critical health services, says Dr Ahmed Al-Mandhari, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, and is calling on all parties to respect and protect civilians, health workers, patients and health facilities. “During this difficult time, […]