Nov 18: The mass rape trial of Gisèle Pelicot reaches its final phase of closing statements as of Saturday. New Zealand Parliament was suspended due to a Māori Haka protest led by the country’s youngest MP, Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke on Thursday. At least 15 rescue workers had been killed in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon as of last Thursday.
As we near the end of 2024, the world of international relations continues to evolve
11th Nov: Donald Trump won the presidency with an astounding 312 votes, sweeping all seven battleground states last Wednesday. Mexican police find 11 bodies in a pick-up truck, including two children, in a Southern Mexican city, Chilpancigo on Thursday. This comes after its mayor was beheaded just last month. To especially address the impact of attacks on Israeli football supporters, Dutch Prime Minister, Dick Schoof cancels his attendance at COP29 happening from 11 to 22 November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
North America: South America: Europe: Asia Pacific: Middle East: Africa:
Established in 1945 as a response to World War II, the United Nations (UN) aims to maintain international peace and security while addressing global challenges like poverty and inequality. It comprises six organs, with the General Assembly (UNGA) serving as a forum for all member states, and the Security Council (UNSC) wielding significant power through binding resolutions. However, the UNSC’s veto power held by five permanent members often leads to paralysis in decision-making, prioritising national interests over global consensus. This outdated and undemocratic structure hinders the UN’s effectiveness. Despite these flaws, the UN has achieved notable successes, such as eradicating smallpox and stabilising post-conflict nations, underscoring the need for reform to enhance its role in promoting global cooperation and security.
Pakistan’s National Assembly opens with chaos, Putin warns of nuclear war risk, Israel opens fire in Palestinian ‘Flour Massacre’.
Feb 26: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken denounces recent establishment of Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories, Former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández faces drug-trafficking charges, the Philippines accuses Chinese Coast Guard of attempting to block a government vessel delivering supplies to fishermen.
Exploring the intricate relationship between peace and war reveals their definitions, manifestations, and implications. It discusses the transient nature of peace and the evolving forms and motivations of war, such as during the Syrian Civil War. The pursuit of peace is paved by the need for genuine desire and trust among conflicting parties – the delicate global balance between peace and war requires ongoing diplomatic efforts and international cooperation.
Israel’s current war in Gaza has left many bewildered, with more than 29,000 casualties, crimes under international law plaguing both sides, and no end in sight. In this state of confusion, a look back into how everything came to be, and where the convictions of the Israeli and Palestinian people, may help make sense of it all.
After all, what better way is there to create a better future than by understanding the past?
Feb 19: Biden administration hits foreign aid bill bump, Venezuela suspends UN operations, Hamas officials threaten to suspend talks without aid delivery into Gaza.
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