As Europe dams off the Mediterranean, Middle Eastern refugees are stranded. Is the Middle East equipped to take in these rejects? A volunteer from a Lebanese refugee camp may have some answers.
Category: Politics
Transforming our World
As the Millennium Development Goals expire this year, the United Nations adopts a new agenda to transform the world into a fairer and more sustainable place. Close cooperation and devotion on all levels will be crucial to make these ambitious goals come to fruition.
Two Faces of Sri Lanka
From a war-torn country to a dreamy holiday destination, Sri Lanka sends two conflicting images out to the world. Can the UN make a difference by drawing attention to the 26-year civil war, when the country’s government prefers deliberate efforts to forget it all?
Dar Al-Islam – Propaganda for the Caliphate
The Islamic State has built a huge propaganda machine. This not only includes gruelling execution videos and a heavy social media presence, but also magazines like “Dar Al-Islam”.
Unheard South Solidarity: The Asian-African Conference
Many have never heard of a particularly strong relationship between Asia and Africa, two of the world’s most developing regions. The article brings to attention the Asian African Summit, or KAA, took place in Indonesia, bringing 109 leaders from Asia and Africa.
The Biggest Delusion about Terrorism
Quite often people’s minds are possessed by various stereotypes. One of them is built on a belief that terrorism and religion, especially Islam, go hand in hand. Nevertheless, the reality turns out to be completely different from what most people think.
WildLeaks: Fighting Wildlife Crime
As corrupt officials are often involved in wildlife crimes, reporting them may be both futile and dangerous. WildLeaks, an online project aimed at providing anonymity for informants and arresting perpetrators, might be the answer.
Lithuania – Next on Russia’s Bucket List?
Like other Baltic States, Lithuania has started building up its military and passed reforms to ensure that the events in Ukraine will not be repeated on Lithuanian soil. But how likely is a Russian intervention in the small Baltic state?
Children Memories on “Operation Allied Force” in Yugoslavia
Every armed conflict brings violence and human suffering. But what do kids do when adults are busy destroying everything around them? And what happens to the world when these kids grow up?