[Simi Garewal] South Korean court's decision signals to other governments that failing to address climate change adequately could result in legal and constitutional challenges, potentially driving more comprehensive climate policies.
Tag: Eurasia
Human Cost of Conflict in Southern Parts of Lebanon
[Bahauddin Foizee] The suffering in southern parts of Lebanon is not just a regional issue; it is a global humanitarian crisis that demands attention and intervention.
Germany’s Balancing Act with China in a Shifting Global Landscape
[Bahauddin Foizee] Approximately 60% of German businesses operating in China are taking steps to enhance supply chain reliability, with many looking to Southeast Asia as a new frontier.
Iran is a Toothless Tiger
[Bahauddin Foizee] The notion that Iran can dictate the regional order or project lasting power is an illusion.
U.S. Approach to Syria: From Cold War to Joe Biden
[Ahmed Khalid Al-Fahad] While the U.S. has expressed support for democratic principles in Syria, its actual influence has been constrained by the internal dynamics of the conflict, the resilience of the Assad regime and the involvement of foreign powers that back opposing sides in the war.
Ukraine’s Shortage of Munitions
[John Bruton] [EU] member governments need simultaneously to ramp up arms production for Ukraine, pour money into the Green deal, provide for the healthcare for an ageing population, and manage the debt inherited from the Covid epidemic, while still respecting the Maastricht budgetary criteria.
The Promise of the BURMA Act
[Bahauddin Foizee] The effectiveness of this law ultimately depends on the cooperation of regional state actors such as Bangladesh, India and Thailand.
Will Middle East Replace the USA with China?
[Bahauddin Foizee] The U.S.’s military and political clout, coupled with its established relationships, provide it with a level of influence that China has yet to match.
World is a Dangerous Place Now. Think Things Through Carefully
[John Bruton] Ambiguity is often the enemy of peace. The First World War arose from ambiguity in the pledges the powers had given to one another in the event of attack. If the pledges had been clearer, the risks might not have been taken.
Ireland’s Coming Gas Shortage !
[John Bruton] The potential crisis of natural gas supply is simply accelerating a wider underlying electricity supply problem in Ireland.
EU Must React to UK’s Intent to Ditch Provisions of Northern Ireland Protocol
[John Bruton] The best approach for the EU will be to gradually turn up the heat on the UK so as to give them time to learn that actions have consequences, and the price could be very high.
India, the New Champion of Islamophobia !
[Yead Mirza]
India has crossed all the limits in terms of hatred towards ‘Muslim as a community’ and 'Islam as a religion'.
