Right to Work from Principle to Functional Reality?
We know that it's time for a policy rethink, according to ILO's Director-General, Juan Somavia, speaking to over 5,000 delegates a…
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Yemen a Yawn at UN Security Council
A short but critical report on progress of the transition agreement produced few reactions and no debate. The UNSC session ended q…
Eurozone Divorce Even Before Marriage Over Money or Banking Union?
European bank union coming? Vicious Cycle of losing confidence in European banks and the already varying standards are prompting t…
On Syria: How Many Ways Can UN & Annan Say Same Thing but Do Same Nothing?
Later today (May 30, 2012) UN Security Council will meet on Syria for a briefing from Kofi Annans Deputy. The Council has already …
Is Pakistan Judiciary Independent?
The independence of the judicial system in Pakistan should be reinforced as a matter of priority so as not to lose the gains from …
Afghanistan's Education Through The Wakhan Corridor
"No Politics, Just internet" has shaped the last few months of my life and business. Building schools in Afghanistan and supportin…
Thirsty for New Afghanistan Geo-Political Perspective
It is not about the relationship between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Afghanistan and Iran share more than just a long border. The po…
Keep Moving
Time for another G.I.V.E. Spotlight! Meet veteran Dustin Norwood, a Marine in the 81 Millimeter Platoon. These interviews took pla…
Is People's Republic of China New Elitist Haven?
Redefining communism has fueled Chinas emergence but it has also evolved a new hierarchy characterized by wealth and consumerism. …
Is Somalia Finally to Have Constitution?
Somalia remains highly still divided and strafed by both invasion and the Al-Shabaab. Nonetheless, the UN is expressing confidence…
