Stories about International Relations from October, 2024
Understanding lingering poverty and malnutrition in the aftermath of Sri Lanka's economic crisis
" ... [D]espite economic expansion, poverty and vulnerability levels are elevated, food insecurity is widespread, and health outcomes have deteriorated."
Israel’s war on the United Nations: Why a ban on UNRWA sets a dangerous precedent
Israel labeling UNRWA a “terrorist organization” threatens aid for millions of Palestinian refugees, deepening the profound shift in Israel–UN relations.
The Azerbaijani government throws support behind Georgian Dream Party amid election inconsistencies
While the opposition and President of Georgia refused to accept election results, which showed ruling Georgian Dream winning with 54 percent, due to electoral inconsistencies, Azerbaijan rushed to congratulate the ruling government.
This Kenyan entrepreneur cycled through 7 states in India to tackle racism
"The person was killed in a simple auto rickshaw disagreement, a day before his birthday. It portrayed that the life of an African is very cheap ...."
Moldova's presidential elections face the second round
Only slightly more than 50 percent of voters supported the inclusion of the European course in the Constitution. Moldova will hold the second round of the presidential election.
Turkey rocked by a terrorist attack
The attack came a day after Devlet Bahçeli, the leader of an ultra-right Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) called to restart peace talks with the outlawed Kurdistan Worker's Party (PKK).
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences triggers debates on China’s economic growth
A few critical voices are using three Nobel laureates' research to argue for institutional reform in China. Critics say change is essential to address the country's economic woes.
What is behind China’s latest military drills around Taiwan?
As pointed out by many China observers, the unprovoked drills aim at manifesting China’s ability to strangle or choke, if not takedown, Taiwan in a swift manner.
Progress or freedom: Speeches by the presidents of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and El Salvador at the UN
Of all the speeches by Latin American leaders, these five are examples of the political tendencies in the region.
Taiwan’s presence in Somaliland: Interview with Ambassador Allen Lou
Taiwan and Somaliland, two unrecognized states, form a unique diplomatic partnership based on democratic values, countering China's influence in Africa through sustainable development initiatives and mutual recognition of sovereignty.
Marshall Islands demands justice for US nuclear testing in the Pacific
From 1946–1958, the US military dropped an estimated 318 explosive devices into the Pacific. This destroyed the environment and caused countless health issues for pacific islanders.
Terrorist threats loom ahead of SCO summit in Pakistan
The increase in terrorist attacks since 2013 is linked to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), with groups such as the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) perceiving China as a colonial force.
A Chinese mining company relocated a whole Peruvian town. Now, they are struggling to survive
In 2013, a Chinese mining company forcibly relocated a community of 5,000+ people in Peru. Ten years later, the community is living in poverty and the company has failed to honor its promises.
French museums participate in Beijing’s erasure of Tibetan identity
Two Paris museums have stopped using the word “Tibet” to describe collections of Tibetan cultural artifacts, thereby bowing to Beijing’s political and diplomatic pressure.
Indonesia lifts sea sand export ban, angering activists and coastal communities
After a 20-year ban, Indonesia is allowing companies to extract sea sand from its coastal waters. Activists say this will have devastating environmental consequences and could negatively impact coastal communities.
Why St. Lucia's hosting of a regional environmental event is significant
Participants have been doing stocktaking on the progress towards the “30×30” conservation target, a key element of the recently adopted Global Biodiversity Framework.
Pacific island nations want ‘ecocide’ to be an international crime
"The recognition of ecocide as a crime sends a powerful message: the destruction of nature will no longer go unpunished."
Iran's military spending surge: A reflection of global militarization amid escalating regional conflicts
As tensions continue to rise across West Asia and beyond, Iran's increasing military spending stands out as part of a broader global militarization trend.
