Mothers and fatherless children speak about the effects of sexual exploitation by UN peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of Congo: “We are suffering”
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Analysis, on China State radio, challenging Beijing’s views on NATO/EU and countering Chinese professor’s call to “eliminate moral discussion” of Ukraine
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Protecting Ukraine and international security will depend on effective diplomacy and also “the costs inflicted on Russia in response to its transgressions”.
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Following G7 summit, is there a way to avoid confrontation with China while dealing with the political, economics, and human rights issues?
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The UK finds that European allies matter more to the US than London does — and international law matters more than ties of history and language.
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“We must drive the stake through Tucker Carlson’s hackery. He is beyond ‘responsibility’, and his manipulation of white supremacy will only keep hurting us”
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Samia Suluhu Hassan is President of Tanzania, only 1 of 2 African women & 1 of 2 Muslim women as a current Head of State. So why are so few people noticing?
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“Starmer must get to core message that put Labour into office in 1945/1997: at time of challenge, better society rather than divided society is possible.”
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Women are underrepresented in right-wing populist parties but “gendered activism, policies, and images require more nuanced view & more considered response”
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“Italy’s crisis has given way to political continuity — but in-fighting between ruling parties looks likely to be permanent feature of Draghi Government.”
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The UK’s South Asians have a disproportionate share of country’s 85,000 Coronavirus deaths. How to combat fake news in the community about vaccines?
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“Let us be clear: among those involved in US Capitol attack were racists, some with overtones of fascism, enabled by a would-be authoritarian named Trump.”
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“Those peddling UK ‘culture wars’ have to be engaged and converted, using a smile and good humor. Their division has to be met by a message of inclusion.”
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So why did Donald Trump rail for almost a week about a “disgraceful” Coronavirus relief package, but then suddenly accept it? Scott Lucas explains.
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Deep Dive Politics Videocast: Prospect of US sanctions on Turkey and how they will affect relationship between Washington and Ankara in Biden Administration
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Beginner’s Guide: “UK is heading for a hard Brexit – a thin trade deal that barely avoids tariffs and quotas, or even more economically damaging No Deal.”
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“If we want to keep the flame of democracy alive, we need to get smart about Fascism, get smart about Trump – and get smart about what democracy really is.”
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Coronavirus and Anti-Vaxxers: “We must shift from containing disinformation to acting in advance of it. We must establish reality and engage in communities”
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Boris and Dom: In shifting political wind, UK PM Johnson ditches advisor Cummings, but “now opportunist faces reckoning of policy rather than communication”.
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“This failure to call Trump out for what he is — a sore loser and an angry autocrat — is dangerous for democracy and lends credibility to his statements.”
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“Decency needs reclaiming. Relating to what is best in people, it deserves better than misappropriation by those who practice politics without human warmth.”
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“Can Manchester United score? They always score” — the footballing words in...
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A conservative-packed Supreme Court: “Restrictions on abortion, progressive economic or social measures struck down, a hands-off approach to voting rights.”
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UK Government rattles sabre over Brexit by withdrawing from an international treaty — but only threatens Ireland future and faces legal proceedings by EU.
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As UK autumn turns cold, economy teeters on edge with double whammy of No Deal Brexit & Coronavirus — so Government might try to shift blame to unemployed
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“Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Careful & precise lawyer, firm in belief in equal status for all, with enormously significant contribution to US constitutional order”
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“Technology allows state officials to see each other on screen in seconds, but virtual diplomacy appears unlikely to ever replace face-to-face interaction.”
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US-UK Trade Deal: “The UK reneging on the Irish dimension of its Brexit deal with the European Union would be an act of grotesque self-sabotage”
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Amid the TikTok Holocaust trend, how do we ensure that young people are fully supported in their wish to remember while avoiding “simplistic role playing”?
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“Danger of WAP lies not in its unabashed celebration of sex but in audacity of Black women to lay claim to their bodies and own their sexual satisfaction”
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