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Editorial
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The (Trans-Siberian train of) Heartland or (Mare Liberum of) Rimland? Mega structures for the next century. Italy and Egypt: from Regeni to Libya, the difficult path towards normalization. Gong or Song from China’s Hong Kong? I FREE myself from Facebook. India’s Education one view on Optimisation and Outreach. Hungry of Hungary One (senti)mental journey. Saudi Iranian future: 3 games 3 scenarios. Poles Saving Jews in Bangkok: History Lesson for Humanity. RAISE YOUR GLASS MY FRIEND AND LET US CELEBRATE!
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YEMEN SPIRALING INTO MAJOR FOOD CRISIS – UN EXPERT WARNS AGAINST DELIBERATE STARVATION OF CIVILIANS
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YEMEN SPIRALING INTO MAJOR FOOD CRISIS UN EXPERT WARNS AGAINST DELIBERATE STARVATION OF CIVILIANS. August 12, 2015 - As Yemen plunges deeper into conflict, the country is now in the midst of a major food crisis, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to food, Hilal Elver, has warned Tuesday. Sieges in a number of governorates, including Aden, AL Dhali, Lahj and Taiz have been preventing staple food items, such as wheat, from reaching the civilian population, while airstrikes have reportedly t...
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Debt relief for Greece only as part of a structural solution for all eurozone-countries
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Debt relief for Greece only as part of a structural solution for all eurozone-countries. August 14, 2015 - Debt relief for Greece should only be agreed if it is part of a structural solution to the benefit of all countries in the Eurozone. A new haircut only for Greece would not be fair to the other countries subject to a European adjustment programme, says Guy Verhofstadt, leader of the European Liberals and Democrats in the European Parliament. A European Redemption Fund. Link to the study "The Europea...
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Meeting of HR/VP Federica Mogherini and Interpol Secretary General Jürgen Stock
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Meeting of HR/VP Federica Mogherini and Interpol Secretary General Jürgen Stock. June 16, 2015 - The HR/VP Federica Mogherini met Wednesday, July 14, with the Interpol Secretary General Jürgen Stock to discuss the most pressing security threats facing the European Union. HRVP Mogherini and Interpol Secretary General Stock focused on issues of mutual interest: cooperation in the fight against terrorism and against human trafficking. They also agreed to explore ways to further strengthen their cooperation.
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EU News
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Ombudsman reacts to opinion of Ethical Committee on Barroso. MEPs call for EU democracy, rule of law and fundamental rights watchdog. President Tusk: I remain concerned, for a good trade agreement with a close partner like Canada and for Europe's reputation. All member states but one endorsed the agreement. Europe’s strategy towards Russia: how Parliament sees the way forward. Making a killing: how to stop the lethal practice of wildlife trafficking. Page 1 of 45. European Union EXTERNAL ACTION. Confirm ...
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Statement by the Spokesperson on the recent escalation of fighting in eastern Ukraine
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Statement by the Spokesperson on the recent escalation of fighting in eastern Ukraine. The Minsk Agreements must be implemented in good faith, starting with full observation of the ceasefire and genuine withdrawal of heavy weapons. Further impetus must be given to talks within the Trilateral Contact Group, allowing for complete implementation of the Minsk Agreements within the agreed timeframe by the end of the year.". European External Action Service (EEAS)/Brussels. European Union EXTERNAL ACTION.
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OSCE: Strains and Renewal in the Security Community - Ifimes
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OSCE: Strains and Renewal in the Security Community. Association of World Citizens,. President and the Per-Reg to the United Nations, Geneva. OSCE: Strains and Renewal in the Security Community. N 1 August 2015, the Helsinki Final Act, the birth certificate of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) turned 40. A Security Community: A Halfway House. Core values established and quickly disappeared. The core values were not so much “values” as a reflection of the status q...Today, Uk...
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Yoga Diplomacy - Ifimes
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Ecently, we must have witnessed the hype in Press about the International Yoga Day celebrations led by India all over the world. How is it related with Religion? Is it a way to exercise India’s soft power? How is Yoga entering the arena of Diplomacy and International Affairs? With an intention of offering a holistic view, I will lay down some perspectives from different angles to enlighten our reader’s attention. First published by www.moderndiplomacy.eu. Ljubljana, July 25, 2015. Umesh MUKHI has a diver...
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International News
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On International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, OSCE Representative urges States to take real steps to break cycle of impunity. Haiti: Deteriorating Health in Hurricane-Affected Areas. OSCE Representative condemns continued arrests of journalists in Turkey, calls on authorities to restore media pluralism. Effective food safety controls are critical to agrifood trade. INTERVIEW: FAO senior policy officer David Sedik. Page 1 of 52. European Union EXTERNAL ACTION. THE UN REFUGEE AGENCY.
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Greek deal could mark new beginning but implementation must be democratically overseen by EP
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Greek deal could mark new beginning but implementation must be democratically overseen by EP. August 13, 2015 - European Liberal and Democrats leader Guy Verhofstadt's reaction on the deal reached with Greece to set in motion a third bailout package:. I hope the Greek Parliament will support this package. But then the real, and most important part of the work starts. The reforms have to be fully implemented.". This new approach should go hand in hand with a new, more transparent way of overseeing the imp...