Earth Charter Kickboxing: new moves
Bangkok was the site for the 3rd World Conservation Union Congress – an event that occurs with Olympic frequency, the last one taking place in Jordan in the year 2000. Mohit Mukherjee records a success story.
Environmental Ombudsman in Third Year of Operation
Frans van Haren reports a success story
Human Security as a Measure of Peace Building
Victor Valle prefaces his Central American Diary with an historical summary
Nepal’s Special Security Plan: Political Stunt?
An independent commentary on recently introduced the Special Security Plan (SSP) of Nepal.
Resetting the nuclear disarmament agenda
Secretary General Ban Ki-moon addresses the Geneva Lecture in Switzerland, emphasizing the need to prioritize disarmament and forward the Millennium Development Goals.
Survival? Your choice
Jared Diamond, Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed , Viking 2005
The End of Diamond Wars?
It’s been a rough month for De Beers, the largest diamond manufacturer in the world. Facing stiff criticism and increasing competition, the company sold off 26 percent of its mining operations. And what’s this? Synthetic diamonds so real they can fool the experts? Maybe it time to sell, sell, sell.
Is the War in Iraq Justified Under International Law?
“All Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the United Nations.”
Maravanpalau Peace Village in Jaffna
“Why should we be scared of the LTTE?” said Kandiah, a resident of the village, who lost his son in the war. “Here, the army will protect us and we do not have to take orders from the LTTE. The army officers do not give us orders, they make requests through the citizens’
committee.” The Marvanapalau peace village is an experiment to win hearts and minds,
A socioenvironmental success story? The World Bank thinks so.
A MODEL FOR SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATION IN THE HYDROCARBON SECTOR