Posts Tagged: United Nations

Racial Tension in France?

Over the course of three separate days in France, a gunman killed seven people and injured a further two. Four were soldiers of African and Caribbean descent, one was a rabbi and four were Jewish children. In an act reminiscent

Racial Tension in France?

Over the course of three separate days in France, a gunman killed seven people and injured a further two. Four were soldiers of African and Caribbean descent, one was a rabbi and four were Jewish children. In an act reminiscent

Syria and the West: Has the Arab Spring reached its limits?

Despite the unacceptable bloodshed in Syria, there has been no direct intervention from the West. Why? In early February 2011, I wrote about the Arab Spring. It was during these early days of revolt in Egypt and Tunisia that, whilst confessing

Syria and the West: Has the Arab Spring reached its limits?

Despite the unacceptable bloodshed in Syria, there has been no direct intervention from the West. Why? In early February 2011, I wrote about the Arab Spring. It was during these early days of revolt in Egypt and Tunisia that, whilst confessing

The role of the EU in the world in 2011

If we think back to the many crucial events and developments that unfolded in 2011, it is difficult to think of a moment in which the EU was perceived to be a crucial player in world affairs.

The role of the EU in the world in 2011

If we think back to the many crucial events and developments that unfolded in 2011, it is difficult to think of a moment in which the EU was perceived to be a crucial player in world affairs.

A Changing Climate for Cooperation

As the UN Climate Change Conference in Durban was nearing its end it appeared as though no resolution would materialise.

A Changing Climate for Cooperation

As the UN Climate Change Conference in Durban was nearing its end it appeared as though no resolution would materialise.