Violence has been plaguing humanity since the beginning of time. Though efforts have been made to reduce this part of human nature, it lingers on like a bad aftertaste. Is the nature of violence embedded in our genes, impossible to rid from society? Or is there something humanity can do to eradicate this awful phenomenon? First we must understand the exact nature of violence.
Jan 9: Thousands protest against Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government in Tel Aviv, at least 29 killed in Mexican operation to arrest “El Chapo”, Colombian government suspends ceasefire with National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group
Owning the latest electronic gadgets or having unfettered internet access at home may seem to be common or ordinary to many of us. Yet, in today’s digital age, millions of people globally remain disconnected and have no access to electronic devices. The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted this divide – Why does this divide still exist? What can society do to bridge this digital gap? The IAS Gazette endeavours to answer these questions in this article.
Jan 2: US State Department approves sale of anti-tank mine-laying systems to Taiwan, North Korea fires three ballistic missiles towards the Sea of Japan, Croatia joins the Eurozone as its 20th member
The worst of the COVID-19 pandemic may be over, but some communities, such as people with intellectual disabilities, still seem to struggle more than others. We speak to Dipak Natali, Regional President and Managing Director of the Special Olympics Asia Pacific, as he tries to uplift the lives of people with intellectual disabilities through a love of sport.
Dec 26: Putin declares Moscow ready for talks to end War in Ukraine, Taliban orders all NGOs to stop female employees from working, Gunman opens fire in Paris killing three people and wounding three others.
Dec 19: International Monetary Fund Chief Kristalina Georgieva announced that China has agreed to form an international debt “roundtable”, US to finalise plans to send a Patriot air defence system to Ukraine, UN Nuclear inspectors to visit Tehran as Iran enriched uranium levels.
In a time of polycrisis, how do we solve for stability? From reallocating IMF special drawing rights to managing domestic balance sheets, one thing is for certain: “Finance is largely the biggest problem.” Writes Barbadian Climate Finance Policy Avinash Persaud. What is the way out?
Dec 12: Dina Boluarte Sworn in as Peru’s new President after impeachment of former President Pedro Castillo, Indonesia’s passes law criminalising sex outside of marriage, the UN calls investigation on allegations of an illegal abortion programme run by the Nigerian army.
What was once a thriving nation with economic potential, an educated population and beautiful scenery, seems to now be suffering from the worst economic crisis in modern history. Sri Lanka has found itself in a predicament worse than what it could ever have predicted. With cracks in its domestic economic policies coupled with the external shocks that hit the country, what lessons can the international community gain?
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