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Category Archives: International Relations
A Brief Introductory Text on Thomas Hobbes
The English philosopher Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) is best known for his political thought, and deservedly so. His vision of the world is strikingly original and still relevant to contemporary politics. His main concern is the problem of social and political … Continue reading
Resisting Hegemony – Vandana Shiva on “food and seed sovereignty”
The following is an excerpt of Vandana Shiva speaking about “food and seed sovereignty” at the International Meeting on Resisting Hegemony held 2-5 August 2010 in Penang, Malaysia. The complete presentation and others from the meeting are available at the … Continue reading
UN to hold crisis talks on food prices as riots hit Mozambique
The UN has called an urgent meeting on rising global food prices in an attempt to head off a repeat of the 2008 crisis that sparked riots around the world. The UN’s announcement came after Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin extended … Continue reading
Catherine Dumait-Harper on “Blurring Lines” in Conflict
Sarah Kleinman of the Global Policy Forum speaks with Catherine Dumait-Harper, who served as the UN Delegate of Médecins Sans Frontières from 1993 to 2005, about the integration of military and humanitarian affairs in conflict. During this period, she coordinated … Continue reading
Rape as a Weapon of War: Further Victims Identified in DRC Mass Rapes Case
UNITED NATIONS – The number of women raped by rebel groups during last month’s raid of more than a dozen villages centred around Walikale, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has risen to over 240, U.N. officials told reporters here … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, International Relations, War, war
Tagged Democratic Republic of Congo, Rape, United Nations, war
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The Persistence of Inequality Between Rich and Poor Countries
The Rich get Richer, the Poor Go Hungry What is the most common cause of hunger in the world? Is it drought? Flood? Locusts? Crop diseases? Nope. Most hunger in the world has absolutely nothing to do with food shortages. … Continue reading
The Centre for Health and International Relations at the University of Aberystwyth
Adam Kamradt-Scott on Al Jazeera, “People and Power, 6th April 2009. This issue is a bit outdated, but I have to give a nod to old friends from Aberystwyth. Especially the Centre for Health and International Relations.
Rape as a Weapon of War and its Pervasiveness in Militarised Societies: A Deep and Troubling History
Militarism and Violence Against Women Militarism in various forms dominates states all over the world, and its basic value of “power over the other” influences the population which begins to accept the suitability of violence as a method of resolving … Continue reading
Posted in International Relations, United States of America, War, war
Tagged Bosnia-Herzegovina, genocide, Rape, Rwanda, Sudan, US military, war, Yugoslavia
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Western Wars vs Muslim Women
By Marwan Bishara Western media is awash with reports about Taliban mistreatment of women in Afghanistan and Pakistan that feature countless voices in support of the war to secure a “brighter future for women’s rights”. This week’s Time magazine cover story is … Continue reading
Posted in Empire, International Relations, US Foreign Policy, United States of America, War
Tagged Afghanistan, Taliban, Time Magazine, war, West, women, women's rights
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