Category: World
Don’t fall for it: Congress must reject the $1.5 trillion war budget
As President Donald Trump considers the path forward in Iran, Americans’ economic troubles are apparently not a concern. “I don’t think about Americans’…
AIPAC takes out Israel lobby critic Thomas Massie in grueling primary
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) lost his bid for re-election to primary opponent Ed Gallrein 54% to 45% with nearly all votes counted on…
Governing the Ungovernable
Where does real power reside in the UN development system? A new policy brief from Cepei, a Colombian development policy institute, and…
One of the Oldest Agricultural Innovations Needs New Actions
For thousands of years, humans have kept bees. Beekeeping is a key agricultural activity, yet its full potential remains largely unrealized. Beekeeping produces…
Poll shows cracks in GOP support as Iran war drags on
Nearly half of Americans believe the war in Iran has made the United States less safe, according to a new poll from Eurasia…
Afghan Girl Disguised as Boy to Support Family Under Taliban Rule
The author is an Afghanistan-based female journalist, trained with Finnish support before the Taliban take-over. Her identity is withheld for security reasons …
How Am I Going To Die?
With death being an inevitable outcome, a fundamental question that crosses the minds of practically everyone is: “How am I going to die?”…
‘Do More With Less’: GEF CEO Claude Gascon on Speed, Scale and Reform
As governments prepare for the Eighth Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) – scheduled to be held from May 30 to June…
UN Weather Agency Warns of Escalating Climate Extremes Across Caribbean and Latin America
A new report from the World Meteorological Organization says rising seas, intensifying hurricanes, extreme heat and worsening drought and flooding across the region…
The World Bank Wants to Change the Way It Manages Complaints: The Fixes That Could Make It Better
The World Bank made history in 1994 by creating the Inspection Panel, the first independent accountability mechanism, at any international organisation. Its function…
