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San Juan Copala, Oaxaca: Rich in Natural Resources but Poor in Indigenous Rights
“Aquí nadie se rinde” This was the phrase of many pamphlets of the Triqui indigenous group in the center of Oaxaca, Mexico, who are living in tents next to the Oaxaca’s City Hall in protest at being violently displaced ...
Can Kenya Learn from Park Geun-hye’s Presidency?
South Koreans elected their first female president, Park Geun-hye on December 19th 2012. Ms Park is the daughter of former military strongman Park Chung-hee who ruled South Korea with an iron fist for 18 years. Her campaign was...
IPF Launches “IPF Green”
As it stands, global warming has reached 0.8 degrees celsius above pre-industrial levels. Since 1955, it is estimated that about 90% of the excess heat energy trapped by the increased green house gas (GHG) concentrations have...
Daily News Roundup – 11 January 2013
Asia Japan inject ¥10.3 trillion to stimulate economy Japan’s government has released details of a 10.3 trillion Yen fiscal stimulus package. The package seeks to instigate an investment led recovery, directly through infras...
The Palestinian Bid: Is Changing the Game Such a Bad Idea?
Let me start off with my stance; I am pro-Israel. I also happen to be pro-Palestine. These juxtaposing labels placed on the cheerleaders of either side of the conflict are neither helpful nor constructive; there should be a two...
Daily News Roundup – 10 January 2013
Asia India rape case: Defence claim police brutality A potential defence lawyer in the India rape case has said his clients have been tortured into plea bargains. Three of the six men pleaded guilty to the charges of abduction,...
