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Archives for July 2015

What’s Wrong with Dynastic Politics?

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BY ELIZABETH PISANI, 18 JULY 2015, THE NEW YORKER When the United States threw off the British crown to become one of the world’s first republics, it also jettisoned the belief that some people are destined to rule over others because they were born or married into a particular family. Some two hundred and forty years later, the wife of a former President is vying for the … [Read more...] about What’s Wrong with Dynastic Politics?

South Sudan: independence movement gone wrong

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Mehari Taddele Maru, 17 Jul 2015, Aljazeera English Can the international community help the newest African country move toward reconciliation? Four years after ending its armed struggle with Sudan and declaring its independence, South Sudan remains embroiled in internal crisis with no end in sight. Despite the tremendous support, close scrutiny, and high hopes of the … [Read more...] about South Sudan: independence movement gone wrong

In Uganda, Museveni finds biggest election obstacle in former friends

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 By J.P. Lawrence, Contributor 14 JULY 2015, Christian Science Monitor Three politicians who have announced their candidacy in next year’s election were once part of President Museveni’s powerful inner circle. Now, they find themselves on the opposite end of his wrath.  Ugandans are still reeling from the arrest and release of two prominent politicians last week, a move … [Read more...] about In Uganda, Museveni finds biggest election obstacle in former friends

Israel won’t strike Iran alone, no matter how much it hates the nuclear deal

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By Noga Tarnopolsky, 15 July 2015, Reuters The day after a nuclear deal with Iran was announced, the sun rose high above Jerusalem’s shimmering hills just as it does every July, as if the ancient land shrugged off two decades of apocalyptic warnings from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and decided to go about its usual routine. Israeli officials across the … [Read more...] about Israel won’t strike Iran alone, no matter how much it hates the nuclear deal

India: At the Mercy of the Water Mafia

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BY AMAN SETHI, PHOTOGRAPHS BY SANJIT DAS, 17 JULY, FOREIGN POLICY Pumping wells in the dark of night, criminal bosses rule the liquid economy in one of the world's busiest cities. Can anyone stop them? Down by the sandy banks of the Yamuna River, the men must work quickly. At a little past 12 a.m. one humid night in May, they pull back the black plastic tarp covering three … [Read more...] about India: At the Mercy of the Water Mafia

Greek Foreign Minister Kotzias: ‘The Principle of Hope Is Very Powerful’

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Interview Conducted by Manfred Ertel, 10 July 10, 2015, Der Spiegel In a SPIEGEL interview, Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias discusses the recent referendum and explains why he believes the power of hope might help revive Greece's fortunes. SPIEGEL: Mr. Kotzias, Will Greece still be in the euro zone next month? Nikos Kotzias: Europe rests on two pillars: firstly, the … [Read more...] about Greek Foreign Minister Kotzias: ‘The Principle of Hope Is Very Powerful’

Africa’s jihadists

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Jul 18th 2015 | ABUJA, BAMAKO AND KHARTOUM |The Economist (UK) The biggest threat to African peace and prosperity comes from a dangerous idea THE descent from tourist destination to no-man’s land has been a short one on Kenya’s coast. The only foreign visitors of interest on the beach in recent months are Somali jihadists. They have taken over mosques, installed hate … [Read more...] about Africa’s jihadists

Addis Ababa outcome: milestone or millstone for the world’s poor?

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Clár Ní Chonghaile, Thursday 16 July 2015, The Guardian (UK) As a deal was struck on funding the poverty battle at the development finance summit in Addis Ababa, the UN hailed a historic moment while others branded the outcome tragic. We look at what was agreed Some campaigners gravely warned the talks were about to fail, while others criticised the obduracy of participants … [Read more...] about Addis Ababa outcome: milestone or millstone for the world’s poor?

Addis delegates failed to put money where mouth was on gender equality

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Ana Ines Abelenda and Nerea Craviotto, Friday 17 July 2015, The Guardian (UK) World leaders at the development finance summit may have paid lip service to women’s rights, but the Addis Ababa action agenda tells a different story The UN development finance summit in Addis Ababa was disappointing. Member states failed to address a host of flaws in international financial policy … [Read more...] about Addis delegates failed to put money where mouth was on gender equality