At the start of every year, we celebrate and wonder what the next 365 days will bring. We know that there will be ups and downs, things we didn’t expect, public scandals we never anticipated, tragedies of some sort that will unfold on our television sets, and a whole lot of everyday distractions in between. […]
UN names Haiti cholera panel, criticizes world response UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has selected four experts to head a special panel to determine the source of the cholera epidemic in Haiti that has killed more than 3,400 and sickened tens of thousands more. A UN official on Thursday characterized as “shameful” the international response to […]
In 2010 as might be expected, justice was brought to some and impunity enjoyed by others. The Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court opened preliminary investigations into possible war crimes involving the March sinking of the South Korean warship, Cheonan, and the November artillery attack on Yeonpyeong Island by North Korea; religious […]
by Cate Mackenzie *For many, the 1st of January heralds a new start, and it’s not uncommon for weight loss to top the New Year’s resolutions list. Sense About Science, a London-based nonprofit has released its Celebrities and Science 2010 Review, which counters the more unusual diet and nutrition tips that have appeared in magazines […]
Today we woke to not only a new year, but a new decade, and renewed hope for both our own lives and children across the globe. Now you have finished cleaning up from the nights fun and merriment, and its time to set foot firmly into the new year. Its time to sit down and […]
I find myself sitting here on the last day of 2010, another year…another decade…has again quickly passed and I am trying to get everything done as the day, and year, quickly close in on me. It really has all come and gone in a flash and as the year, and decade, come to an end […]
Sri Lanka bans UN role in war crimes probe Sri Lanka’s government today said it would prohibit the United Nations from conducting an independent investigation into claims that the military committed war crimes during the final months of its 25-year civil war against Tamil Tiger separatists. UN representatives, however, would be allowed to testify before […]
Among other things, 2010 marked a number of national elections gone wrong. From Guinea to Haiti, Rwanda to the Philippines, Madagascar, Burundi and Belarus to name just a few, elections that were fair, free, non-violent and undisputed have been difficult to find this past year. Even elections in the US and UK took on more […]
Many of you are still winding down the Christmas holiday and already jumping into the New Year festivities, while others are continuing to celebrate the Holiday season with their loved ones. Regardless, I do hope that you have not found yourself too engrossed in the holidays to take time to notice the little miracles that […]
The adage “A picture is worth a thousand words” is exactly what the following images by UNICEF say as their top three images of the year leap from the page speaking to the world about plight of children across the globe. © UNICEF/NYHQ2010-2005/Asselin Democratic Republic of Congo: A young boy finds shade under a banana […]
As most Christians around the globe wrap up one of their faith’s biggest holidays, it seems like an apt time to reflect on the place and protection of religion in the world today. Inevitably at Christmas time, stories of persecuted Christians make the rounds of Western newspapers and news agencies and in some places, that […]
Hopefully Santa has visited your house this morning, or the spirit of Santa at least. Santa brings with him not only toys for countless boys and girls, but joy and hope. Santa is a symbol of the spirit of Christmas, regardless of whether or not your a Christian or just a believer of Santa or […]
The Holidays are approaching and for most of us that now has us running a muck like mad men trying to find the oh, so perfect gift for our loved ones. Sadly as we dash about the stores we are often cursing the crowds and our inability to find even one parking spot after nearly […]
The Children’s Rights Writer/Blogger and Bridge to Freedom Foundation, which works to enhance and improve the services and opportunities available to survivors of modern slavery, Executive Director Cassandra Clifford has written her first piece for the International Relations and Security Network (ISN). Cassandra will now be writing for ISN Insights on a monthly basis, and […]
Two new recent U.S. intelligence reports, called National Intelligence Estimates, which represent 16 U.S. intelligence agencies, highlighted many of the challenges in Afghanistan, while also showing some progress against the Taliban has been made. However the chances of successfully putting an end to the insurgency in the country have been limited by the Pakistan’s inability […]