Our movement changed history. While we did not prevent the Iraq war, the protests proved its clear illegality, demonstrated the isolation of the Bush administration policies, helped prevent war in Iran, and inspired a generation of activists.
The co-director of the Institute’s Foreign Policy In Focus project discussed the African conflict on the PBS NewsHour.
The Senate hasn’t approved any major multilateral treaties since 1997.
The Senate hasn’t approved any major multilateral treaties since 1997.
Update from Doha, Qatar: As countries (somewhat ironically) gather in the petro-state of Qatar for the annual UN climate summit, it’s even more apparent that economic considerations override concerns about severe environmental disruption, and even survival.
If the General Assembly approves Palestine’s application for non-member status, Israel’s isolation from the international community would only grow.
The UN needs to do more to promote the rule of law within its own ranks.
Holding the director of “Innocence of Muslims,” however objectionable a film, responsible for murder doesn’t pass the legal smell test.
Palestinian Chairman Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed the United Nations, told of the worst of times
IPS’ Foreign Policy In Focus, Friends of the Congo, and Africa Faith & Justice Network held a briefing on the M23 uprising, the involvement of the Rwandan government, and ethnic tensions in Eastern DRC.
So Rio+20 wasn’t a success.
Outside powers should stop military involvement and support new diplomatic initiative.
I’d much rather that representatives of the world’s nations gather on a regular basis to bore themselves to death in a conference rather than beat themselves to death in a war. Make resolutions, not war is the bumper sticker of the future.
Don’t bank on a new “green economy” to solve our climate challenges.
Simply obtaining measures to implement the commitments made 20 years ago would be better than creating any new corporate-driven initiatives or issuing yet more empty promises.