Новости за 20.05.2024

Should the Democrats fear the chaos of the 1968 convention as they prepare to renominate Joe Biden in Chicago?  A recent USA Today report (April 27, 2024) suggests that they should.  Noting that “Thousands of Americans angry over Biden’s staunch support of Israel in its war with Hamas are planning to protest outside the sports arena where he is to accept the nomination,” the article suggests that stormy demonstrations could derail Biden’s presidential run just as the 1968 disorders doomed the efforts of Hubert Humphrey. Читать дальше...

Northeast Asia occupies a unique position in the geopolitical landscape, conferring substantial influence on historical events and current developments in the Korean Peninsula. This underscores the pivotal role of diplomacy in conflict resolution and the attainment of enduring peace. Enhanced connectivity and mutual understanding between nations harbour the potential to foster comprehension and alleviate tensions on the Korean Peninsula. 

It is quite clear that there is an intense almost cut-throat competition for the Horn of Africa States region lately, involving major, middle and even regional powers. This is no longer ideological as was in the past between capitalism and communism but economic and access to resource competition. The world of communism and socialism is no longer a factor but, in its place, came rising new powers versus old powers, one in search of further growth and the other striving to maintain the status quo. Читать дальше...

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is already among the top 10 global health threats. "If AMR is going to impact our present and future, then we, the young people, should be most concerned. We have to combat AMR, prevent AMR, and engage youth," said Mayowa Sodiq Akinpelu, Chair of African Youth Antimicrobial Resistance Alliance Task Force. Mayowa was speaking at the launch of a Youth Manifesto for the United Nations General Assembly High-level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance (UNHLM on AMR).

Due to the geostrategic significance, geographical certainty, intricate para dynamics and strategic problems, the value of the Indo-Pacific region can’t be overemphasised. India's escalating economic and military prowess allows its dominance in this maritime region. However, India's aggressiveness in the Indo-Pacific region is not without risks and consequences, especially when viewed in regional rivalries and geopolitical tensions. This piece focuses on studying India's growing role in the Indo-Pacific region... Читать дальше...

The sudden demise of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash has ignited speculation and raised critical questions about the future trajectory of US-Iran relations. This event occurs against a backdrop of heightened tensions between Iran, the US, and its regional ally, Israel, further complicating an already delicate diplomatic landscape. Raisi's presidency was marked by a steadfast commitment to Iran's hardline policies, particularly in the face of economic adversity exacerbated by stringent US sanctions. Читать дальше...

The 10th World Water Forum commenced this Monday in Bali, Indonesia, spotlighting a significant Moroccan delegation led by Mr. Aziz Akhannouch, Head of Government, and Mr. Nizar Baraka, Minister of Equipment and Water. This high-level team, comprising senior officials from various ministerial departments and representatives of key Moroccan institutions, underscores Morocco's unwavering commitment to addressing global water challenges.

"It is time for all of us to make a firm and unified commitment to share common experiences and strengthen international cooperation for the water issue." These compelling words by Mr. Nizar Baraka, Morocco's Minister of Equipment and Water, resonate profoundly in today's context of global water challenges. Delivered during a high-level meeting at the Tenth World Water Forum in Bali, Indonesia, Mr. Baraka's call to action underscores the urgent need for collective international efforts in addressing water security. Читать дальше...

The concept human of rights encompasses the essential entitlements that belong to the individual regardless of nationality ethnicity religion or any other social category. These rights universally apply to everyone without exception regardless of their place of residence. Furthermore, they are inherent cannot and be taken away under any circumstances. Human rights are interconnected and equally vital. At their core the principle of human dignity which recognizes involves respecting the inherent value of every person. Читать дальше...

The latest data show that a record number of Americans are committing suicide. Almost 50,000 killed themselves in 2022, up by 2.6 percent from the year before. We have a mental health crisis on our hands, but we are failing to address it properly. 

After more than 15 hours the Iranian rescue teams managed to get to the fallen helicopter that killed president Ebrahim Raisi, his Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahain and the accompanying diplomatic team. 

Ethiopian 'Fanoism' is the country's distinctive social mobilization which has historically been used to fight against foreign aggression. In Western European terms, its key tenets were understood as 'total war' -meaning the subjugation of all means of production and all able-bodied citizens into the war effort.

Under the leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), India has adopted an increasingly aggressive and assertive stance on the Kashmir issue, extending its ambitions to Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) as well. This shift from the relatively moderate policies of the Congress era to BJP’s unilateral moves is not only a clear violation of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions but also a strategic threat to Pakistan that demands serious attention.

By Michael Scollon

(RFE/RL) -- The death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi sets in motion a scramble to replace him in short order, with long-term implications for the clerical establishment.

Mohammad Mokhber, who served as first vice president under Raisi, has already taken over the presidential duties in an acting capacity.

His time in office will likely be brief, with Iranian law stipulating that a new presidential election be held within 50 days.

Mokhber... Читать дальше...

By Francis E. Hutchinson

Malaysia has a multi-levelled political system, which is comprised of a federal government and 13 state counterparts – all of which hold their own elections.[1] Influenced by the British Westminster system, the federal government holds elections for parliament – and the state governments for their assemblies – at least once every five years. With the exception of Sarawak, which has run on its own electoral cycle since 1963, elections for the federal and state... Читать дальше...

By Wanjiru Njoya

It is often argued in “decolonization” debates that each culture must find its own path to economic progress. In this context, the idea of inclusive economics is that building a diverse society requires economics to take account of “power relations, oppression, qualitative changes in social relations and . . . most importantly, the role of colonialism and the slave trade.” It is claimed that unless those factors are considered, economics will remain mired in a “thoroughly... Читать дальше...

By Marina Yue Zhang

The Yiwu International Trade Market in Zhejiang, China, is a sprawling 4 million square metre housing complex over 75,000 shops. As the 2024 Paris Olympics approach, it has been a hive of international trade, with merchants rushing to fulfil Olympic-related orders.

The market is currently abuzz with French-themed products catering to the Olympic fever. Yiwu’s exports to France soared by 42 per cent in the first two months of 2024 compared to the previous year, reaching nearly 75 million euros. Читать дальше...

Armenian and Azerbaijani officials have been making progress in the delimitation of the state border between them, despite the difficulties left over from Soviet times and the opposition of many in Armenians to any concession of territories Yerevan has controlled to Azerbaijan.

Health experts are calling for tighter biosecurity measures in global poultry production, from farms to markets, to monitor bird flu (avian influenza) following its spread among dairy cows in the United States.

Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI have for the first time precisely characterised the enzyme styrene oxide isomerase, which can be used to produce valuable chemicals and drug precursors in an environmentally friendly manner. The study appears today in the journal Nature Chemistry. 

Sprint interval training (SIT) is a form of exercise characterized by cycles of intense exercise which are interspersed by short durations of rest. In a recent study, researchers from Japan deep dive into the intricate connections among various parameters of SIT, such as duration and repetitions, and the resulting physiological responses. Their findings can aid in developing well-informed and tailored sprint training regimens that significantly benefit the modern-day population. 

How many ponds should we create? What should they look like? And where is a good location? These are the questions most frequently asked by nature conservation experts when it comes to protecting amphibians.

Vietnam’s Communist Party has named minister of public security To Lam as the new president in an unprecedented reshuffle of the country’s leadership.

By Kian Sharifi

Ebrahim Raisi, the ultraconservative Iranian president, is widely tipped to become the country’s next supreme leader.

Raisi, a longtime protege of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is a former judicial chief who also allegedly played a role in one of the darkest chapters of the Islamic republic.

On May 19, a helicopter carrying Raisi crashed in Iran’s mountainous northwest on its way back from a visit to the border with Azerbaijan. His fate was not immediately clear. Читать дальше...

Worldwide news media are facing increasing pressure from autocrats to report favourably about their leaders and party politics. Political scientists launch a new computational method that can detect such media censorship by states while it is happening. This method provides valuable insights for communicating regime-driven media capture to the public. It is now described in detail in the scientific journal ‘Democratization’.