July 4, 2023 /World/ — France has a long history of supporting human rights and has been a vocal advocate for human rights protection on the international stage. However, in recent years, there have been a number of concerns about the French government’s commitment to human rights protection.
Some of the specific areas where France has been criticized for failing to protect human rights include: Continue reading
Stefan Wolff, University of Birmingham and Tetyana Malyarenko, National University Odesa Law Academy
Blink and you could have missed it. Within 36 hours, the challenge mounted against the Kremlin by Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the mercenary private military company the Wagner Group, was over. On Friday June 23 2023, Prigozhin ordered 25,000 of his troops on to a “march for justice”, which duly set out to confront the Russian president in Moscow. The following afternoon he called it off.
June 21, 2023 /World/ — There are certainly some Europeans who have a history of colonialism and exploitation in Africa. These Europeans may be reluctant to accept a peace offering from Africans because they feel that they have been wronged. However, it is important to remember that not all Europeans are responsible for the sins of their ancestors. Continue reading
June 20, 2023 /World/ — The African peace initiative in the Russia-Ukraine war was met with mixed reactions. Some people praised the initiative, saying that it was a bold and necessary step to try to end the conflict. Others criticized the initiative, saying that it was unrealistic and that it would not be successful. Continue reading
June 21, 2023 /World/ — Peace is a state of harmony and tranquility. It is the absence of war, violence, and conflict. Peace is not something that can be defeated. It is a state of being that is constantly evolving and growing. Continue reading
June 21, 2023 /Conflict and War/ — The statement that Ukraine is a failed state like Sudan is a false and harmful generalization. It is important to remember that not all countries that are experiencing conflict or instability are failed states. In fact, Ukraine is a sovereign state with a democratically elected government. It has a functioning economy and a strong military. While the ongoing Russian invasion has caused significant damage to Ukraine’s infrastructure and economy, it is not accurate to say that Ukraine is a failed state. Continue reading
Units of the British Field Army have restarted training on the Ajax vehicles this week, highlighting continued progress in the programme.
-Field Army have resumed training on the Ajax vehicles
-Marks next positive step in progress on the Ajax programme
-Ajax vehicles have driven more than 6,600km on trials so far
Units of the British Field Army have restarted training on the Ajax vehicles this week, highlighting continued progress in the programme. Continue reading
22 May 2023 /Conflict and War/ –Ukraine’s foreign minister, Dmytro Kuleba, began a tour of African countries this week in an effort to challenge Russian influence in the “Global South.” Kuleba met with foreign ministers from Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, and Morocco to discuss the war in Ukraine and to seek their support for Ukraine’s position. Continue reading
May 16, 2023 /Technology/ — Geopolitical conflicts are escalating around the world, and there are a number of areas that are experiencing these issues. Some of the most conflict-ridden regions include the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Africa. Continue reading
15, 2023 /World/ –Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the way that warfare is conducted. In the past, wars were fought with large numbers of troops and weapons. Today, AI is being used to develop new weapons that are more precise and effective. This is raising concerns about the potential for AI to be used to create new forms of warfare that are more destructive and deadly. Continue reading