Kazakhstan: Balancing Russia and the Rest
WEBMar 19, 2023 · In 2021, the trade balance between Kazakhstan and the EU was $12,7 billion in favor of the former Soviet republic, while the total volume of bilateral trade between the Central Asian nation and Russia reached $24.2 billion. These economic parameters clearly show why Astana is not willing to openly choose a side in …
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Navigating new frontiers of literacy in a polycrisis world
WEBSep 4, 2024 · Understanding the challenges. Multicultural literacy has become crucial, especially in light of widespread racist violence in the UK and globally. This literacy involves understanding and appreciating cultural diversity, fostering empathy, and promoting social harmony. It requires engaging with and respecting different cultures and perspectives.
Are Private Military Companies (PMCs) Exempted from Geneva …
WEBNov 23, 2012 // The privatization of a growing number of tasks and responsibilities which once seemed to be reserved as the sole responsibility of the state has now seemingly become part of a wider trend. The practice of warfare has not been spared by this trend, especially in Western countries. An ever-increasing number of states, international organizations, non-governmental organizations ...
Missing strategic opportunities in a pivotal period
WEBJun 8, 2024 · Missing strategic opportunities in a pivotal period. n 2017, shortly after entering office, President Donald Trump announced the United States was withdrawing from the Trans–Pacific Partnership (TPP). The massive trade agreement would have drawn 12 Pacific Rim economies closer together but was roundly criticized on the campaign trail by …
Of the Global South, Brazilian aspirations and U.S. interest
WEBJul 22, 2024 · The U.S. has an interest in Brazil’s leadership ambitions in the Global South as both countries are democratic, value a healthy private sector, and favor the upholding of the rule of law. U.S. policymakers need to consider the benefit of Lula’s Brazil balancing Xi Jinping’s China’s role in offering leadership to an emerging bloc of ...
The Global Consequences of the Israel-Hamas War
WEBView all. Nov 17, 2023 // The Israel-Hamas war is not only a major problem for the region—it also has global implications that will only get worse if the conflict drags on. Ukraine will be among the biggest losers, but major powers such as China, the EU, and the U.S. also have something to lose if the conflict worsens.
China’s Caste System Has Codified Economic Inequality
WEBOct 28, 2019 // China’s rapid growth has stood as a monument against the Washington Consensus—a signal to all that the neoliberal order that has long dominated international politics can be challenged. But as growth gradually slows, the consequences of the nation’s Icarus-like ascension are becoming painfully obvious. China now boasts levels of economic inequality that are among the ...
The Rule of Law Under Fire - diplomaticourier.com
WEBJan 2, 2024 · According to the United Nations, the rule of law demands that every person, institution, and entity, “including the state itself,” is accountable to laws that are “publicly promulgated, equally enforced,” “independently adjudicated,” and “consistent with international human-rights norms and standards.”. But three main forces are ...
Ethan Brown // Contributor
WEBEthan Brown is a United States Air Force veteran, having served with distinction for 11 years as a special operations forward air controller. He entered the policy community as the inaugural Military Fellow at the Center for the Study of the Presidency & Congress (CSPS) in Washington D.C., where he now serves as a Senior Fellow for Defense Studies.