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Category: Opinion

For Kim Jong-Un, the Russian invasion of Ukraine is an ideal distraction

by Eva Hartman19 Apr 202219 Apr 2022Leave a comment

While the world is preoccupied with Russia, another unpredictable adversary is acting up under the radar.

Opinion kim jung-un, korea, kyiv, north korea, putin, pyongyang, russia, ukraine, war

Can the Congolese cobalt industry be cleaned up?

by Mallory Wilson12 Apr 202212 Apr 2022Leave a comment

Health, labor and environmental concerns must be addressed.

Opinion africa, child labor, cobalt, congo, drc, human rights, labor, mineral, mining, resource

Leaders claim desalination will end water woes — take this with a grain of salt

by Benjamin Blum6 Mar 20226 Mar 2022Leave a comment

Countries must carefully weigh desalination's potential for good with its steep costs and harmful environmental impact.

Opinion climate change, desalination, environment, human rights, modi, water, water pollution

Partygate: Can Boris Johnson survive yet another scandal?

by Aaron Smith6 Mar 20226 Mar 2022Leave a comment

Conservative MPs call for Johnson's resignation after details from a COVID-unsafe party were revealed.

Opinion boris johnson, england, johnson, mp, parliament, prime minister, UK

Human rights concerns in Tajikistan demand international response

by avamotam1 Feb 20221 Feb 2022Leave a comment

Worsening human rights conditions place a new spotlight on the country.

Opinion central asia, human rights, liberties, rights, tajik, tajikistan, united nations

Russia is working against its interests in the South Caucasus

by Mane Berikyan10 Jan 202210 Jan 2022Leave a comment

Putin stands to lose his leverage over Armenia — and Russia’s foothold in a key region.

Opinion armenia, azerbaijan, caucasus, foreign policy, georgia, putin, russia, russian, south caucasus, soviet union

A Gender Gap in Empathy: The disappearance of Peng Shuai

by Allison Walsh6 Jan 20226 Jan 2022Leave a comment

Global reactions speak volumes about attitudes towards female athletes.

Opinion beijing, china, peng shuai, tennis

Security companies and arms dealers are fueling the EU migration crisis

by Darcy Bond17 Dec 202122 Dec 2021Leave a comment

Multinational security companies contribute to human rights challenges across the region.

Opinion arms, arms dealer, eu, european union, migrant, migration, refugee, refugee crisis, security

 Cash aid — a better approach to foreign aid?

by Sangeeta Kishore17 Dec 202117 Dec 2021Leave a comment

Pilot programs of direct cash transfers show promise, but are they feasible?

Opinion aid, assistance, cash aid, development, foreign aid, human rights, humanitarian, lebanon

Making room for public health at COP26

by Sabrina Pierre16 Nov 202116 Nov 2021Leave a comment

Delegates sought to address the intersection of climate and health — but is it enough?

COP26, Opinion climate, climate change, cop26, covid, covid19, global health, pandemic, public health

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