I recall that during the 1970s that many mainstream USA-made products were of second-rate quality and reliability. This was most obvious with American-made cars of the period. It was intentional. There was an insidious business strategy. From roughly World War II until, say, 1975 American Industry was like an undefeated football team—30 wins in a … More American Digression #thoughts by Gene Myers
The German government has unveiled its “national strategy” to provide comprehensive assistance and support for common-good-oriented companies. In the future, companies that focus on social and societal goals will find it easier to receive subsidies or loans. Around the world, there are more and more companies that strive for fair supply chains, sustainable production and … More “Common-Good”: Germany to provide greater support for social enterprises By Ingo Geiger
Authorities in Nepal are failing to protect Dalits, particularly women and girls, from systemic and widespread caste-based discrimination, said Amnesty International in its new report published today. The report, “No One Cares”: Descent-Based Discrimination against Dalits – documents the experience of systemic caste-based discrimination in Nepal and the challenges they face in accessing justice as … More Nepal: Systemic descent-based discrimination against Dalits needs urgent action by Amnesty International
The theory of “the obsolescence of man” has become one of the most aggressive social and anthropological theories in the contemporary world, reckoning with man as a human and natural being. The established ideological sphere of capitalism produces an anthropological model that becomes the basis of man’s self-understanding. Instead of arriving at the idea of … More Transhumanism by Ljubodrag Simonovic
Reacting to the approval at first reading by the Slovak Parliament of a bill that would label civil society organizations that receive more than 5,000 Euros a year in foreign funding as ‘organizations with foreign support’, Rado Sloboda, Amnesty International Slovakia’s Director, said: “This bill is a full-frontal assault on civil society, including the functioning … More Slovakia: Anti-NGO law a ‘full-frontal assault on civil society’ by Amnesty International
The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC4) for a Global Plastics Treaty ended on a disappointing note as the negotiation caved in to the interests of the fossil fuel and petrochemical industry. Graham Forbes, Greenpeace Head of Delegation to the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations and Global Plastics Campaign Lead at Greenpeace USA, said: … More Ottawa plastic talks end in weak compromise by Greenpeace
In response to the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza the WMA is gravely concerned by the deepening healthcare and humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the growing starvation and the lack of medical care and deeply concerned about the continued imprisonment and abuse of hostages. Dr. Lujain AlQodmani, President of the WMA, emphasised that: “WMA is … More WMA Council adopts resolution on the protection of healthcare in Israel and Gaza
While leaning on the previous Institute’s analysis, this work will particularly examine Azerbaijan’s Southern Gas Corridor (SGC) as a strategic pathway for both the EU and Azerbaijan amidst the ongoing energy transition. The SGC serves as an infrastructure project, aiming to transport natural gas from the Caspian region to Europe. The strategic positioning of Azerbaijan, … More Energy Diplomacy – Southern Gas Corridor (SGC) by Zhuldyz Ramazanova
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