Emir Sader* –ALAI One element that has rapidly become globalized is the crisis of democracy. In Europe, which is proud of its political systems, austerity policies have brought about the generalized discredit of these systems centred around two major political parties.
Kim Sengupta, Defence Editor – The Independent US Analysis: The low death toll suggests Syria was warned – via Russia – the strikes were coming. But America’s first direct military action against Assad raises more questions than it provides solutions The 59 Tomahawk Cruise…
By Baher Kamal ROME, Apr 6 2017 (IPS) – Around the world, profound changes in the nature of work are underway, that’s clear. So it is a fact that the on-going transformations in the world of labour are disrupting the connection between work, personal development and community…
By Nina Burleigh – Newsweek They’ve been coaxed out of their mansions and off their yachts by President Trump to make America great again—for the very, very rich.Alex Fine Mr. Monopoly, that mustachioed fat cat with the Taftian profile, was about as close as most Americans got…
Stephanie Kirchgaessner – The Guardian Aid agencies hit back after Frontex claims they are colluding with people-traffickers in Mediterranean Rome, Wednesday 5 April 2017 – A senior Italian minister has accused Frontex, the EU border agency, of creating a “misleading…
Hunter – lobelog.com At the start of the Kennedy administration, the new secretary of defense, Robert S. McNamara, called for a root-and-branch review of just about everything the Pentagon was doing. It became known as the “76 trombones.” It was mostly about “how” but also a bit…
Rachel Banning-Lover* – The Guardian Trees soak up greenhouse gases, so how do we ensure their protection? Our experts offer seven ideas for the conservation and restoration of forests: 1 | Stop subsidising agriculture that harms forests Countries need to stop using outdated…
By THE EDITORIAL BOARD – The New York Times The White House boasted that the release of financial disclosures for dozens of administration officials exemplified President Trump’s “commitment to ensure an ethical and transparent government.” The Friday night document dump did…
EDITORIAL, by Johan Galtung* – TRANSCEND Media Service Starting with EU at 60, making small states (Luxembourg!) big by being members of something bigger, but making bigger, even imperial, states smaller by being “members”. The Netherlands is small: Wilders suffered a…
Paul Krugman – The New York Times During the campaign, Donald Trump talked loudly and often about how he was going to renegotiate America’s “horrible trade deals,” bringing back millions of good jobs. So far, however, nothing has happened. Not only is Trumpist trade policy —…
