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CULTURAL DIPLOMACY IN THE MIDDLE EAST
The Causes, Consequences and Solutions to Europe’s Growing Hole
By Michael Hanson (CD News Team) Following the birth of the seven billionth human, there has been much debate in the media about whether our planet is over-populated, with a particular focus on the increasing populations in India and sub-Saharan Africa. What has not received so much coverage is the decreasing number of citizens in … Continue reading
Connected Walls
A new way on the web to increase solidarity and build capacities between communities separated by border walls A documentary webproject by Sebastien Wielemans During 2 months, « Connected Walls », a documentary webcontest, will bring the audience in 3 different areas separated by walls: the border between Mexico and USA; the wall between Israël and the West … Continue reading
Syrian Intervention and the UN Security Council
By Nikolaj Biggar Syrian Situation Background Syria has had a turbulent history, having seen invasions and occupations over the ages from Romans and Crusaders to Turks and Mongols. It has a diverse mix of ethnic and religious groups including Armenians, Assyrians, Christians, Druze, Kurds, Alawite Shias and Aram Sunnis (who make up the 70% majority … Continue reading
WORLD DISABILITY Union General Assembly – Istanbul 22nd – 23rd October 2011
To establish World Union (Council) of Handicapped Organizations To be sample and leader for well qualified and corporate presentation of handicapped people To contend with the causes of handicapped as being planned and conscious To provide effective and full partecipation of handicapped people to the community “equality of opportunity” Assurance of application of … Continue reading
Interreligious dialogue in the Middle East
By Vincent Mabillard. With regard to interreligious dialogue, the Middle East region clearly stands out, as it is the birthplace of the three main monotheistic religions, namely Judaism, Christianism and Islam. The issue is also particularly relevant if one considers the conflictual history of this area, as well as the recent clashes in Egypt between … Continue reading
Interreligious dialogue only remedy for Egypt’s wound
by Philip Thern For a short period of time, in Egypt there was unity. Everybody was feeling equally oppressed by Hosni Mubarak’s Administration, which had been in office for a time only months short of 30 years due to emergency rule. After he resigned his presidency on February 11th of this year and transferred authority … Continue reading
A Busy UN Security Council to Vote on Middle East Issues
By Vincent Mabillard. The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is currently deeply involved in issues related to the Middle East, and more particularly the Levant region. Indeed, following the crackdown on protesters led by the Syrian government since mid-March, the UNSC voted on Tuesday, 4th October 2011, on a draft Resolution condemning the recent developments of … Continue reading
Palestinian Bid for Statehood Recognition at the United Nations
From Vincent Mabillard.On September 21st 2011, US President Barack Obama delivered a speech at the United Nations General Assembly on the issue of a Palestinian statehood. Despite the broad support for thePalestinian bid, inside the Palestinian Territories as well as in many other parts of the world, he clearly stated his willingness to reject any … Continue reading
TRAVELLING. Israel: more than just a war
by Brittney Becker When the topic of Israel comes up, most people think of only one thing: the ongoing conflict with the Palestinians. This subject also dominates news coverage of Israel, so much so that the country’s image abroad seems inseparable from the conflict and Israel’s foreign policy as a whole. As such, Israel has … Continue reading
Israel and Palestine – A New Phase of Conflict
By Hannah Connaghan.
