The Hangzhou Nexus: the Shifting Currents of Global Civilization
The East, with its rich tapestry of cultures and civilizations, is not just rising; it’s echoing a clarion call for a more inclusive, interconnected world.
Sep 25, 2023
The Stark Truth about U.S. Interventions
The U.S. intervenes, frequently and unilaterally, in the name of improvement but in reality, leaves things worse.
Sep 5, 2022
Refugee Discrimination: Pride or Prejudice?
The overemphasis on the European ancestry and white identity of Ukrainians is a betrayal of the universal values of freedom and racial equality. In the 21st century, this is no longer a sign of acceptable pride; it’s unacceptable prejudice.
Mar 24, 2022
US Containing China Takes Greater Priority over Tackling Climate
Biden Administration bans Chinese-made materials for solar panels in US market.
Jul 20, 2021
The Reasons Behind Turkey’s Military Offensive in Syria
The best way for Turkey to achieve its ambitions to be a regional actor is to halt its military activities in Syria, and begin dialogue and diplomacy efforts with President Assad.
Nov 14, 2019
The US Use of White Phosphorus Bombs Is an Open Violation of International Law
White phosphorus bombs are prohibited under international law, especially in areas where it is possible that civilians could be injured. If we can confirm that coalition forces used white phosphorus bombs when attacking Syria, the United States must be held accountable.
Oct 18, 2018
An Evening with Lakhdar Brahimi
In a career spanning sixty years as a diplomat, Lakhdar Brahimi has seen it all. From his time as the Foreign Minister of Algeria to postings as a United Nations Special Envoy in South Africa, Haiti, Afghanistan, Iraq, and most recently in Syria, Ambassador Brahimi has worked his entire life towards a goal of global peace. On November 9, the ambassador spoke to a small gathering of journalists at the Beijing offices of the China International Publishing Group about the Syrian conflict and the small glimmer of hope for the future that has come from the recent peace talks in Vienna. On the failings of the UN member states, some more so than others: The most important mission of the United Nations to keep, or try and keep, to preserve, peace and security, and when peace is broken to try and restore it. That is why the United Nations exists. It is a very, very big responsibility. And a few people try and move the responsibility to the Secretary-General, but in fact the Secretary-General has a very different responsibility. The responsibility [for peace] is with the member states, not the Secretary-General. So, as you know, I was involved in many of these situations of conflict, and we have made progress only when there was real, strong support from the […]
Nov 13, 2015