Politics & Diplomacy

Nov 22, 2018

Taiwan: Risk of Triggering a Confrontation Escalates as US-China Diplomacy Grows More Aggressive

The bilateral relations between Beijing and Washington, DC are at their worst since 1996. Today, Taiwan is caught in the crossfire between the two superpowers as the question of Taiwanese recognition fuels both States’ advances in the South China Sea. The United States (US) Foreign Secretary Mike Pompeo reiterated that the US is not fuelling Cold War-era tensions in the region. It remains evident...

Nov 22, 2018

Taiwan: Risk of Triggering a Confrontation Escalates...

The bilateral relations between Beijing and Washington, DC are at their worst since 1996. Today, Taiwan is caught in the crossfire between the two superpowers as the question of Taiwanese recognition fuels...

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Nov 22, 2018

Abkhazia: Presidents to Discuss Russian-Abkhazian...

Yesterday, 21 November 2018, Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted his Abkhazian counterpart Raul Khajimba to discuss bilateral political and economic relations. Before the meeting, Putin described Abkhazia...

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Nov 21, 2018

Human Rights & Democracy in Pakistan: Reflections...

Human Rights & Democracy in Pakistan: Reflections on the 2018 General Elections 21 November 2018 17:30-19:30 European Parliament, Brussels Room A5G305 Click here to register for the event.

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Nov 19, 2018

East Turkestan: Western Envoys in Coordinated...

15 Western ambassadors in Beijing, spearheaded by Canada, are requiring an explanation on the severe human rights violations reported against the ethnic Uyghur population in the Xinjiang region. The move...

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Nov 19, 2018

Taiwan: Activists in New York Rally for Marriage...

More than 100 people gathered in the legendary Stonewall Inn to raise awareness and money ahead of the crucial 24 November 2018 election. Last year, Taiwan’s constitutional court ruled that same-sex...

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Nov 16, 2018

Crimean Tatars: New Draft Resolution on Crimea...

Amid Kremlin opposition, the UN General Assembly’s Third Committee approved a resolution condemning human rights violations in Crimea with the support of 67 member countries of the UN, 26 in opposition...

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Nov 15, 2018

Oromo, Ogaden: Ex-Intelligence Service Members...

As negotiations between the ONLF and the Ethiopian government continue, so does progress for holding account relevant parties for past crimes within the country. Among those being prosecuted for committing...

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Nov 14, 2018

Haratin: US to End Trade Benefits for Mauritania...

Despite criminialising slavery throughout the country in 2007, Mauritania has yet to fully implement such legislation in practise. While on paper slaver is outlawed, an estimated 90,000 Mauritanian citizens...

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