China Intimidating Taiwan

Viewpoint by Jonathan Power* LUND, Sweden (IDN) – China has decided once again – as it does periodically – to up the ante with Taiwan, the big off-shore island, it claims as its own. Last month China sharply increased its military manoeuvres close to Taiwan’s borders. In return, Taiwan sent its fighter planes aloft every […]

Californians for Equal Rights and Prop 16

Viewpoint by Manish Uprety F.R.A.S. and Ritesh Tandon Manish Uprety F.R.A.S. is an ex-diplomat and Ritesh Tandon is the Republican Party candidate for the US Congress from California’s 17th District. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of IDN-InDepth News. CALIFORNIA (IDN) – On September […]

Trump Should Be Facing Impeachment Over COVID-19

Viewpoint by Sonali Kolhatkar This article was produced by Economy for All, a project of the Independent Media Institute. Sonali Kolhatkar is the founder, host and executive producer of “Rising Up With Sonali,” a television and radio show that airs on Free Speech TV and Pacifica stations. LOS ANGELES (IDN) – President Donald Trump and […]

Cool News in a Warming World: Why Invest in Future Forests

Viewpoint by Finn Grundmann * GÖTTINGEN, Germany (IDN) – Forests capture more than carbon! While plants are experts at retrieving carbon dioxide from the air, they have also perfected strategies to retain water in their natural surroundings. When thinking of the benefits of future forests, it is crucial to think beyond the tree level. Tree […]

Actions Needed to Protect Wild Species and Natural Habitats

UN Summit on Biodiversity Provides an Opportunity Viewpoint by Amy Fraenkel The writer is Executive Secretary of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS). BONN (IDN) – The UN Summit on Biodiversity was meant to galvanize commitments to stop the impending biodiversity crisis, and to underscore the need for effective […]

Whether Trump Wins or Not, Europe Must Move Towards Russia

Viewpoint by Jonathan Power* LUND, Sweden (IDN) – If Donald Trump wins re-election as president, is Europe going to bellyache about him for another four years without, as now, having any firm, cohesive, strategy for dealing with him and his foreign policies? There is a chance that Trump will surprise the political establishment, as he […]

Beijing +25: Overcoming 21st Century Challenges to Deliver for Africa’s Women

Beyond legislation, countries must tackle negative social norms and rising bias. Viewpoint by Angela Lusigi* NEW YORK (IDN) – The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action signed in 1995 committed the world to end discrimination, promoting women’s rights and advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment. This Platform for Action remains a guiding framework for realizing […]

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