Subtle and blatant imperialism
‘Subtle Imperialism’ is the kind that many private and public institutions carry out daily in order to advance the process of greater economic integration by the developed countries (mainly the G-8) with the rest of the world, especially the underdeveloped and semi-developed nations. The IMF with its austerity measures for example is exercising subtle form [...]
UN questions the appointment of human rights perpetrator as minister of Nepal
The United Nations Human Rights Office in Nepal (UNOHCHR-N) has expressed huge concern over the Political appointment of Agni Sapkota as the Minister for Information and Communication. Sapkota was appointed as the minister on Wednesday during the fourth cabinet expansion as he holds the status of central committee member in United Communist Party of Nepal [...]
NATO’s chemical warfare in Afghanistan
Human rights organizations are charging that NATO has been using white phosphorus, a napalm-like chemical to combat the rebels of Afghanistan. While I would like to hear about use of white phosphorous from the Pentagon or some official NATO source, or at least have empirical evidence independently confirmed before stating as fact that this monstrous [...]
Review of Study – China’s growing influence in international organizations
A new study by The Economic Strategy Institute (ESI), commissioned by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, called “The Evolving Role of China in International Institutions”, takes a thorough look into China’s growing influence in international organizations. The report contains two truisms, ten trends, seven recommendations, and a number of case studies on China’s [...]
Continuing Colonialism: World Bank Funds Mining in Africa
Ahafo Gold Mine in Ghana The private finance sector arm of the World Bank Group announced last month that it would invest $300 million to promote mining in Africa. “Mining is a critically important yet challenging sector and [the International Finance Corporation] IFC has a role to play in supporting responsible companies that will bring [...]
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