Multilateralism & Unilateralism

A Framework for Peace in Ukraine

By Jeffrey D. Sachs — Common Dreams

A proposed settlement framework aims to end the Ukraine-Russia conflict through Ukraine’s permanent neutrality, EU membership as a neutral state, an armistice line along current contact positions, and NATO’s halt to eastward enlargement, with implementation under international verification and guarantees from Security Council permanent members.

20 October 2026 · 5 min read

Sustainable Development

France’s Debt: Can Europe Reform What It Has Built?

By Kenneth M. Stokes — Article sent to Other News by the author

France’s public debt has risen sharply to 119 percent of GDP, reviving fiscal discipline demands. However, the country’s difficulties stem partly from eurozone monetary arrangements that France cannot independently change, requiring broader European economic reform rather than Paris-only solutions.

20 Oct 2026 · 9 min read

Multilateralism & Unilateralism

When multilateralism stalls, a rector falls too. The case of the University for Peace

Francisco Rojas Aravena is resigning as rector of the UN-affiliated University for Peace on October 31 because the university’s governing council remains incomplete due to delayed appointments at the UN, UNESCO and Costa Rica, leaving the institution unable to approve budgets or make decisions.

20 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

Multilateralism & Unilateralism

Europe in a Multipolar World

By Jeffrey D. Sachs — Article sent to Other News by the author

Economist Jeffrey Sachs warned European Parliament members that the world faces dangerous geopolitical shifts driven by Asia’s economic rise, particularly China’s recovery to global economic prominence. He urged Europe to pursue peace diplomacy rather than military confrontation, cautioning that current war rhetoric and failed American leadership threaten global stability.

19 Oct 2026 · 72 min read

Human Rights

Gaza Shattered the Myth of the “Most Moral Army”

By Alon Ben Meir — alonben-meir

Israel’s claim that the IDF is the world’s most moral military has been undermined by documented war crimes in Gaza, including attacks on hospitals and schools that killed thousands of civilians and disabled an entire generation of children.

19 Oct 2026 · 7 min read

Multilateralism & Unilateralism

Washington’s Diesel Waiver Ends the Moral Case for Secondary Sanctions

By Imran Khalid — Foreign Policy In Focus

Trump imposed tariffs on India for buying Russian oil but now authorizes U.S. imports of Russian diesel, undermining sanctions credibility with energy-importing nations and eroding the principle that restrictions should apply uniformly across countries.

16 Oct 2026 · 5 min read

Sustainable Development

Earth Flunks 2026 Physical Exam

By Robert Hunziker — CounterPunch

Seven of nine planetary boundaries have been breached, with human activities pushing Earth beyond its safe operating space as global warming accelerates, ecosystems degrade, and tipping points emerge. A study warns Earth’s sustainable population is closer to 2.5 billion, not today’s 8.3 billion, requiring fundamental systemic change to address the ecological crisis.

16 Oct 2026 · 7 min read

Multilateralism & Unilateralism

Birds of a Feather

By L. Michael Hager — CounterPunch

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and U.S. President Trump both face criminal charges domestically and international war crimes allegations. Netanyahu is prosecuted in Israeli courts and by the International Criminal Court for Gaza actions, while Trump has escaped incarceration despite convictions and multiple cases.

15 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

Multilateralism & Unilateralism

Why Ghana Persuades BRICS Strategic Partnership

By Kester Kenn Klomegah — Modern Diplomacy

Ghana plans to formally apply for BRICS+ partner status following diplomatic consultations between Indian and Ghanaian foreign ministers, seeking to diversify economic partnerships within the Global South while complementing existing relationships with Western institutions.

15 Oct 2026 · 9 min read

Information & Communication

Postpone the AI Public Offerings Until Congress Acts

By Jeffrey D. Sachs — Common Dreams

Anthropic plans a massive IPO while disclosing that advanced AI poses catastrophic risks to humanity. The article argues Congress should impose licensing, independent safety evaluations, and liability requirements on frontier AI developers before allowing public offerings.

14 Oct 2026 · 7 min read