Global Issues
News headlines for “Geopolitics”, page 1214
Latin America Flexes Muscles at Joint EU Summit
- Inter Press Service
SANTIAGO, Jan 29 (IPS) - The nations of Latin America and the Caribbean strengthened their position with respect to Europe at the CELAC-EU summit held this weekend in the Chilean capital, reaching agreements that protect their natural resources from foreign investors and securing a joint condemnation of the United States' trade embargo against Cuba.
New Revolution Against New Constitution
- Inter Press Service
CAIRO, Jan 27 (IPS) - Hundreds of thousands hit the streets countrywide on and after the second anniversary of Egypt's Tahrir Square uprising Jan. 25 to protest the policies of President Mohamed Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood from which he hails. A chief demand was the abrogation – or modification at least – of Egypt's newly-approved constitution.
Who's Watching Those Unblinking Eyes in the Sky?
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 26 (IPS) - On the long meadows of Prospect Park in Brooklyn, New York, a man pilots an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) – more commonly referred to as drones – in figure eights to the amusement of his Labrador.
Women Navigate Political Minefield in Kenya
- Inter Press Service
NAIROBI, Jan 25 (IPS) - Few women in Kenya harbour illusions of entering politics. Blatant discrimination, threats and intimidations, an uneven playing field and a largely unsympathetic public have turned electoral politics into a veritable minefield for women hoping to secure top government posts.
Devil Is in the Details for Iran Nuclear Deal
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON, Jan 25 (IPS) - After a year of fruitless negotiations that are expected to resume soon, Iranian and U.S. experts are urging both sides to show more flexibility and make more concessions.
Kerry Gets a Pass as Factions Gear Up for Hagel Fight
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON, Jan 25 (IPS) - Sen. John Kerry received a warm reception from his colleagues on both sides of the aisle during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee here Thursday, virtually assuring his approval as President Barack Obama's second-term secretary of state as soon as next week.
Ending Ban, U.S. Hopes to Reduce Sexual Assaults in Military
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON, Jan 25 (IPS) - Following on a surprise announcement, U.S. Secretary of Defence Leon Panetta on Thursday confirmed that the U.S. military will be rolling back a nearly two-decade-old ban on women in the U.S. military serving in frontline combat positions.
Venezuela's Neighbours Walking on Eggshells
- Inter Press Service
CARACAS, Jan 24 (IPS) - Governments of countries in the Americas are relying on the passage of time and a relatively peaceful political atmosphere to sort out the unprecedented institutional situation in Venezuela, whose ailing president Hugo Chávez is out of the country, while the executive team tasked with carrying out his former mandate continues in office.
Morsi Slams New Lid on Labour Rights
- Inter Press Service
CAIRO, Jan 24 (IPS) - Workers played a pivotal role in the mass uprising that led to former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak's downfall. Now, two years on, the same labour movement that helped topple the Arab dictator is locked in a stalemate with the government and employers over long-denied labour rights and untenable working conditions.
Summit of the Peoples Demands Solidarity and Sovereignty
- Inter Press Service
SANTIAGO, Jan 24 (IPS) - More than 400 social organisations from Europe and Latin America and the Caribbean will gather on Jan. 25-27 at a Summit of the Peoples called as an alternative to the bi-regional meeting of heads of state and government to be held at the same time in the Chilean capital.
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