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31May/23

Decolonisation is not about racism.

May 31, 2023Human InterestAftermath of World War II, Americas, Colonialism, Cultural geography, Decolonisation, Decolonization, Ethnic groups in South America, International relations theory, Mestizo, Mexico, Peru, Political philosophy, Self-determination, Sovereigntyadmin

May 30, 2023 /World/ — Decolonization is the process of a country or people gaining independence from a colonizing power. It is a complex process that can involve political, economic, and social change. Decolonization can be a peaceful process, but it can also be violent.

Decolonization is not about racism. It is about respecting the right of people to self-determination. It is about recognizing that all people are equal and that they have the right to choose their own destiny. Decolonization is about creating a more just and equitable world for all people. Continue reading →

15Apr/23

Why democratic countries around the world are not prepared to support Ukraine – and some are shifting closer to Russia

April 15, 2023Conflict and WarArgentina, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Countries, Creative Commons, Cuba, Cyril Ramaphosa, El Salvador, Gazprom, Germany, India, International relations, International relations theory, Jair Bolsonaro, Japan, Jose Caballero, Kievan Rus', Member states of the Council of Europe, Member states of the United Nations, Mexico, Moscow, Neutral country, Non-interventionism, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Soviet Union, Ukraine, United States, Venezuela, Worldadmin

Jose Caballero, International Institute for Management Development (IMD)

After over a year of the Ukraine war, efforts at building a global consensus against Russia seem to have stalled, with many countries opting for neutrality.

The number of countries condemning Russia has declined, according to some sources. Botswana has edged towards Russia from its original pro-Ukraine stance, South Africa is moving from neutral to Russia-leaning and Colombia from condemning Russia to a neutral stance. At the same time, a large number of countries have been reluctant to support Ukraine.

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