Global Issues
News headlines for “Geopolitics”, page 1150
The World Trade Organisation after Eight Transformational Years
- Inter Press Service
GENEVA, Aug 21 (IPS) - On Aug. 31, I will be stepping down after eight years as Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
U.S., China Talk Peace but Still Frenemies
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, Aug 21 (IPS) - U.S. Secretary of Defence Chuck Hagel welcomed Chinese Defence Minister Chang Wanquan to the Pentagon Monday as part of Chang's four-day tour of U.S. defence compounds.
Swazi Chiefs Shut Women Out of Parliament
- Inter Press Service
MBABANE, Aug 21 (IPS) - Archaic and chauvinistic practices are being used to prevent Swazi women from taking part in the upcoming primary elections, despite the country having a constitution that guarantees their rights, says political analyst Dr. Sikelela Dlamini.
More Countries Turn to Faltering U.S. Prison Privatisation Model
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON, Aug 20 (IPS) - Countries in nearly every region of the world are continuing to turn to a U.S.-led model of prison privatisation despite mounting evidence that such systems are often neither cost-efficient nor able to provide adequate services.
Poor and Disabled When Disaster Strikes
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 20 (IPS) - Upon first glance, the emergency checklist distributed in Haiti after the 2010 earthquakelooks like any other. Organised into key categories like water, sanitation and hygiene, and psychosocial support, the information is typical of the kind circulated for emergency response.
Q&A: Colombia Still in the Icy Grip of Impunity
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 20 (IPS) - Death threats are hardly uncommon in Colombia. In fact, if you are a human rights activist, it is practically guaranteed.
Little Islands Take On Australian Dominance
- Inter Press Service
SINGAPORE, Aug 20 (IPS) - A new Pacific islands forum will seek to challenge the dominance of Australia and New Zealand in a regional body. The new grouping's approach is being billed the ‘Pacific Way', and also the ‘green and blue' way for its commitment to environmentally sustainable oceans as well as land.
Chile’s Women Candidates, Not Two of a Kind
- Inter Press Service
SANTIAGO, Aug 20 (IPS) - "There's something sexist about saying that the candidates are two women. Has anyone ever remarked on it when the candidates are two men?" former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet complained about comparisons between herself and her main rival in the presidential elections, rightwing candidate Evelyn Matthei.
As Egypt Smoulders, Churches Burn
- Inter Press Service
CAIRO, Aug 20 (IPS) - Churches across Egypt are being attacked heavily following the brutal killing last week of supporters of deposed Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi.
Norway Sets Example in Audit of Poor Countries’ Debts
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON, Aug 19 (IPS) - Anti-poverty campaigners are celebrating the Norwegian government's release of an external audit of all outstanding public debts it is owed by developing countries, the first time any country has undertaken such a process.
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