The document discusses the ongoing conflict in Somalia between the Transitional Federal Government and al-Shabaab militants. It provides a brief history of Somalia since 1991 when the government collapsed and the country became a failed state. It describes the extent of the conflict, which involves clan violence and Islamist extremism. The document examines solutions that have been proposed, including fighting al-Shabaab and international aid efforts. It also reviews the roles of the UN, US, UK, and African Union in attempting to stabilize the country and support the Somali government.
The Syrian conflict began in 2011 with anti-government protests that turned violent as the government cracked down on dissent. Over time, it evolved into a civil war between government forces backing President Bashar al-Assad and various opposition rebel groups. The conflict has devastated Syria, resulting in over 220,000 deaths and displacing millions of refugees. Peace efforts led by the UN have failed to make progress, as neither side has been able to gain a decisive victory and the rise of extremist groups like ISIS have further complicated matters. With no solution in sight, the Syrian conflict remains a devastating ongoing civil war.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has experienced two civil wars since 1996 due to ethnic tensions and the Rwandan genocide. The First Congo War saw Mobutu Sese Seko replaced by Laurent-Désiré Kabila due to an invasion by Rwanda. The Second Congo War was a proxy war involving Rwanda, Uganda and other armed groups fighting over control of the country's resources. Though a peace accord was signed, instability and human rights violations have continued due to groups like M-23. UN peacekeeping missions have had limited success in resolving conflicts.
The ongoing conflicts in Lebanon are rooted in the division of the Ottoman Empire after World War 1 and the peace settlements that followed. France gained control over Lebanon but disagreed with the Islamic citizens, leading to unrest. The country experienced a civil war in the 1950s due to tensions around political representation along religious lines. More recently, the Syrian civil war has spilled over the border, with over a million refugees fleeing to Lebanon and exacerbating existing sectarian divisions.
The document outlines the key topics of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including the Zionist movement, UN partition plan, Israel's occupation of Palestine, the role of the PLO, the Oslo Accords, Gaza wars, and the involvement of the UN and Norway. It aims to provide historical context around the conflict by exploring these various events and actors, in order to better understand the perspectives of both Israel and Palestine and seek a resolution.
The document summarizes the ongoing conflict between Turkey and Kurdish insurgent groups like the PKK. It began in 1984 with PKK attacks for an independent Kurdistan and more rights for Kurds in Turkey. There have been cycles of violence and ceasefires over the decades. Statistics show tens of thousands of casualties on both sides. Proposed solutions include giving more rights and autonomy to Kurds or establishing a Kurdistan, but the conflict remains ongoing with escalated violence in recent years over issues like the Kobane crisis in Syria.
The Syrian conflict began in 2011 with anti-government protests that turned violent as the government cracked down on dissent. Over time, it evolved into a civil war between government forces backing President Bashar al-Assad and various opposition rebel groups. The conflict has devastated Syria, resulting in over 220,000 deaths and displacing millions of refugees. Peace efforts led by the UN have failed to make progress, as neither side has been able to gain a decisive victory and the rise of extremist groups like ISIS have further complicated matters. With no solution in sight, the Syrian conflict remains a devastating ongoing war.
The document discusses potential solutions to addressing the ISIS conflict. It notes that Republicans want to increase boots on the ground while Democrats prefer removing people from warzones. It also cannot stop supporting Saudi Arabia and Qatar who provide financial aid. The document outlines that ISIS is a radical Sunni terrorist group controlling parts of Iraq and Syria, and that Obama needs to address the issue but lacks good solutions. It explores what has been done like airstrikes and training allies as well as potential Republican and Democratic approaches.
The document discusses the ongoing conflict in Somalia between the Transitional Federal Government and al-Shabaab militants. It provides a brief history of Somalia since 1991 when the government collapsed and the country became a failed state. It describes the extent of the conflict, which involves clan violence and Islamist extremism. The document examines solutions that have been proposed, including fighting al-Shabaab and international aid efforts. It also reviews the roles of the UN, US, UK, and African Union in attempting to stabilize the country and support the Somali government.
The Syrian conflict began in 2011 with anti-government protests that turned violent as the government cracked down on dissent. Over time, it evolved into a civil war between government forces backing President Bashar al-Assad and various opposition rebel groups. The conflict has devastated Syria, resulting in over 220,000 deaths and displacing millions of refugees. Peace efforts led by the UN have failed to make progress, as neither side has been able to gain a decisive victory and the rise of extremist groups like ISIS have further complicated matters. With no solution in sight, the Syrian conflict remains a devastating ongoing civil war.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has experienced two civil wars since 1996 due to ethnic tensions and the Rwandan genocide. The First Congo War saw Mobutu Sese Seko replaced by Laurent-Désiré Kabila due to an invasion by Rwanda. The Second Congo War was a proxy war involving Rwanda, Uganda and other armed groups fighting over control of the country's resources. Though a peace accord was signed, instability and human rights violations have continued due to groups like M-23. UN peacekeeping missions have had limited success in resolving conflicts.
The ongoing conflicts in Lebanon are rooted in the division of the Ottoman Empire after World War 1 and the peace settlements that followed. France gained control over Lebanon but disagreed with the Islamic citizens, leading to unrest. The country experienced a civil war in the 1950s due to tensions around political representation along religious lines. More recently, the Syrian civil war has spilled over the border, with over a million refugees fleeing to Lebanon and exacerbating existing sectarian divisions.
The document outlines the key topics of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including the Zionist movement, UN partition plan, Israel's occupation of Palestine, the role of the PLO, the Oslo Accords, Gaza wars, and the involvement of the UN and Norway. It aims to provide historical context around the conflict by exploring these various events and actors, in order to better understand the perspectives of both Israel and Palestine and seek a resolution.
The document summarizes the ongoing conflict between Turkey and Kurdish insurgent groups like the PKK. It began in 1984 with PKK attacks for an independent Kurdistan and more rights for Kurds in Turkey. There have been cycles of violence and ceasefires over the decades. Statistics show tens of thousands of casualties on both sides. Proposed solutions include giving more rights and autonomy to Kurds or establishing a Kurdistan, but the conflict remains ongoing with escalated violence in recent years over issues like the Kobane crisis in Syria.
The Syrian conflict began in 2011 with anti-government protests that turned violent as the government cracked down on dissent. Over time, it evolved into a civil war between government forces backing President Bashar al-Assad and various opposition rebel groups. The conflict has devastated Syria, resulting in over 220,000 deaths and displacing millions of refugees. Peace efforts led by the UN have failed to make progress, as neither side has been able to gain a decisive victory and the rise of extremist groups like ISIS have further complicated matters. With no solution in sight, the Syrian conflict remains a devastating ongoing war.
The document discusses potential solutions to addressing the ISIS conflict. It notes that Republicans want to increase boots on the ground while Democrats prefer removing people from warzones. It also cannot stop supporting Saudi Arabia and Qatar who provide financial aid. The document outlines that ISIS is a radical Sunni terrorist group controlling parts of Iraq and Syria, and that Obama needs to address the issue but lacks good solutions. It explores what has been done like airstrikes and training allies as well as potential Republican and Democratic approaches.
Al-Shabaab is a jihadist military group based in Somalia that is fighting to establish an Islamic state. They have carried out several deadly terror attacks in Kenya, including the 2013 Westgate mall shooting that killed 67 people and a 2014 quarry attack that killed 36. To reduce Al-Shabaab's recruitment, efforts should focus on increasing education in Somalia, as lack of education leaves many youth vulnerable to joining the group.
International relations Senkaku Islands conflictjoepett
The Senkaku Islands dispute is a territorial conflict over a group of uninhabited islands between Japan, China, and Taiwan. The islands are claimed by all three countries and are located in valuable shipping lanes near potential oil and gas reserves. Japan has administered the islands since 1895 but China and Taiwan assert the islands were discovered by China in the 1400s. There have been numerous incidents of coast guard and military vessels from Japan and China patrolling the waters near the islands, escalating tensions between the countries. Proposed solutions have included joint development of resources in the disputed area, but no agreement has resolved which country has ultimate sovereignty.
International relations Senkaku Islands coflict - ckjoepett
The Senkaku Islands dispute is a territorial conflict over a group of uninhabited islands in the East China Sea between China, Taiwan, and Japan. The islands are strategically located near key shipping lanes and may contain valuable natural resources like oil or gas deposits. Both China and Taiwan claim historical control over the islands dating back to the 1400s, while Japan asserts it formally acquired the islands in 1895 and has administered them since the 1970s. Tensions increased in recent years as military and coast guard vessels from both countries regularly patrol the waters around the islands. Potential solutions discussed include joint development of resources in the area through cooperation, but sovereignty claims remain unclear and open conflict is possible.
Poverty is defined as when basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter are not being met. There are two main types of poverty: absolute poverty, defined as living on less than $1.25 per day; and relative poverty, defined as being poor compared to others within one's country. The rate of poverty varies greatly between countries, with some like Uganda having much higher rates than Norway. While poverty levels were much higher in 1990, affecting 47% of the world's population, significant reductions have occurred so that in 2010 only 22% of the world's people lived in poverty. However, outdated views of dividing countries into only two groups of developing vs. developed still persist despite changes in the world.
China has been successful at lifting much of its population out of poverty. This was accomplished through policies that distributed wealth more evenly and increased access to resources. The document discusses definitions of poverty and statistics showing declines in global poverty rates from 52% in 1981 to 21% in 2012. Countries like Norway have almost no poverty due to policies that lift up the masses as consumers rather than just showing off wealth. Wealth is defined not just by GNP but also general well-being as measured by GNH.
NATO remains relevant today due to threats from Russia. Article 5 of NATO's charter requires members to help any member that comes under attack. Russia's actions in Ukraine have increased tensions and threats along NATO's borders. While some argue NATO is no longer needed or has not been very successful, others counter that it continues to provide protection for its members and plays an important role in European security.
The document summarizes the crisis in Ukraine, where Russia annexed Crimea after a new government took power in Kiev. Western leaders like Barack Obama and William Hague have condemned Russia's actions in Crimea as violating international law and Ukrainian sovereignty. There are concerns that Russia's moves could escalate the crisis further, and calls for diplomacy between Western leaders and Russia to find a peaceful solution that respects Ukraine's territorial integrity.
This document contains a list of 6 URLs linking to web pages about various topics related to the United Nations and global issues. The URLs provide information on food aid programs, an overview of the UN, the UN Security Council, human rights at the UN, and a Q&A about the UN Human Rights Council.
Development aid is currently insufficient but necessary. It comes in various forms including bilateral, non-governmental, and multilateral aid that supports humanitarian, food, military, financial, and medical needs. While aid is imperfect with issues like inefficiency and corruption, it also helps fight poverty, promotes equality and environmental protection, and supports diplomacy. Improving development aid requires addressing its insufficiency while finding ways to make programs more sustainable and accountable over the long term.
The IPCC is an international body established by the United Nations Environment Programme and the World Meteorological Organization in 1988 to provide scientific information on climate change. It is made up of 194 member nations and produces assessment reports on the current scientific understanding of climate change, its causes and impacts, and future risks. Implementing the IPCC's recommendations to limit global warming through actions such as reducing fossil fuel use and carbon emissions faces challenges as it requires agreement among 194 nations and international cooperation to address risks and costs.
The document discusses the impact of the Internet on society. It notes that someone from 1914 would find it hard to understand how people today use small devices to access all the world's information but mainly use it to look at cat videos and argue with strangers. The document questions whether the Internet has led to mostly good or mostly bad consequences due to the vast amount of accessible information and global connectivity it provides. It acknowledges both pros and cons but concludes that with care, the Internet can enable great possibilities.
Free trade & economic liberalization with poverty ppjoepett
While free trade and economic liberalization have contributed to reducing poverty, they have also exacerbated it in some instances. The removal of trade restrictions and regulations, as well as the influence and lack of competition from multinational companies, have negatively impacted poor economies and workers. For example, Italian tomato harvesters work in poor conditions for low wages despite their crops being exported globally. Overall, completely free trade has not always reduced poverty due to issues like unemployment from immigration, inability of poor countries to compete sustainably in the world market, and lack of fair trade and workers' rights.
Responsibility to protect (R2P) is a norm that states must protect their populations from mass atrocities and the international community has a responsibility to assist states or intervene through coercive measures if needed. R2P was developed following the Rwandan genocide in 1994 and calls for intervention in cases of genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity. However, implementing R2P can be problematic, as seen with the vetoes from Russia and China regarding intervention in Syria despite the ongoing civil war and crimes against humanity.
The document discusses two Flickr photostreams from different users. Chaval Brazil's photostream on Flickr is mentioned, as well as toffehooff's photostream on Flickr.
Al-Shabaab is a jihadist military group based in Somalia that is fighting to establish an Islamic state. They have carried out several deadly terror attacks in Kenya, including the 2013 Westgate mall shooting that killed 67 people and a 2014 quarry attack that killed 36. To reduce Al-Shabaab's recruitment, efforts should focus on increasing education in Somalia, as lack of education leaves many youth vulnerable to joining the group.
International relations Senkaku Islands conflictjoepett
The Senkaku Islands dispute is a territorial conflict over a group of uninhabited islands between Japan, China, and Taiwan. The islands are claimed by all three countries and are located in valuable shipping lanes near potential oil and gas reserves. Japan has administered the islands since 1895 but China and Taiwan assert the islands were discovered by China in the 1400s. There have been numerous incidents of coast guard and military vessels from Japan and China patrolling the waters near the islands, escalating tensions between the countries. Proposed solutions have included joint development of resources in the disputed area, but no agreement has resolved which country has ultimate sovereignty.
International relations Senkaku Islands coflict - ckjoepett
The Senkaku Islands dispute is a territorial conflict over a group of uninhabited islands in the East China Sea between China, Taiwan, and Japan. The islands are strategically located near key shipping lanes and may contain valuable natural resources like oil or gas deposits. Both China and Taiwan claim historical control over the islands dating back to the 1400s, while Japan asserts it formally acquired the islands in 1895 and has administered them since the 1970s. Tensions increased in recent years as military and coast guard vessels from both countries regularly patrol the waters around the islands. Potential solutions discussed include joint development of resources in the area through cooperation, but sovereignty claims remain unclear and open conflict is possible.
Poverty is defined as when basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter are not being met. There are two main types of poverty: absolute poverty, defined as living on less than $1.25 per day; and relative poverty, defined as being poor compared to others within one's country. The rate of poverty varies greatly between countries, with some like Uganda having much higher rates than Norway. While poverty levels were much higher in 1990, affecting 47% of the world's population, significant reductions have occurred so that in 2010 only 22% of the world's people lived in poverty. However, outdated views of dividing countries into only two groups of developing vs. developed still persist despite changes in the world.
China has been successful at lifting much of its population out of poverty. This was accomplished through policies that distributed wealth more evenly and increased access to resources. The document discusses definitions of poverty and statistics showing declines in global poverty rates from 52% in 1981 to 21% in 2012. Countries like Norway have almost no poverty due to policies that lift up the masses as consumers rather than just showing off wealth. Wealth is defined not just by GNP but also general well-being as measured by GNH.
NATO remains relevant today due to threats from Russia. Article 5 of NATO's charter requires members to help any member that comes under attack. Russia's actions in Ukraine have increased tensions and threats along NATO's borders. While some argue NATO is no longer needed or has not been very successful, others counter that it continues to provide protection for its members and plays an important role in European security.
The document summarizes the crisis in Ukraine, where Russia annexed Crimea after a new government took power in Kiev. Western leaders like Barack Obama and William Hague have condemned Russia's actions in Crimea as violating international law and Ukrainian sovereignty. There are concerns that Russia's moves could escalate the crisis further, and calls for diplomacy between Western leaders and Russia to find a peaceful solution that respects Ukraine's territorial integrity.
This document contains a list of 6 URLs linking to web pages about various topics related to the United Nations and global issues. The URLs provide information on food aid programs, an overview of the UN, the UN Security Council, human rights at the UN, and a Q&A about the UN Human Rights Council.
Development aid is currently insufficient but necessary. It comes in various forms including bilateral, non-governmental, and multilateral aid that supports humanitarian, food, military, financial, and medical needs. While aid is imperfect with issues like inefficiency and corruption, it also helps fight poverty, promotes equality and environmental protection, and supports diplomacy. Improving development aid requires addressing its insufficiency while finding ways to make programs more sustainable and accountable over the long term.
The IPCC is an international body established by the United Nations Environment Programme and the World Meteorological Organization in 1988 to provide scientific information on climate change. It is made up of 194 member nations and produces assessment reports on the current scientific understanding of climate change, its causes and impacts, and future risks. Implementing the IPCC's recommendations to limit global warming through actions such as reducing fossil fuel use and carbon emissions faces challenges as it requires agreement among 194 nations and international cooperation to address risks and costs.
The document discusses the impact of the Internet on society. It notes that someone from 1914 would find it hard to understand how people today use small devices to access all the world's information but mainly use it to look at cat videos and argue with strangers. The document questions whether the Internet has led to mostly good or mostly bad consequences due to the vast amount of accessible information and global connectivity it provides. It acknowledges both pros and cons but concludes that with care, the Internet can enable great possibilities.
Free trade & economic liberalization with poverty ppjoepett
While free trade and economic liberalization have contributed to reducing poverty, they have also exacerbated it in some instances. The removal of trade restrictions and regulations, as well as the influence and lack of competition from multinational companies, have negatively impacted poor economies and workers. For example, Italian tomato harvesters work in poor conditions for low wages despite their crops being exported globally. Overall, completely free trade has not always reduced poverty due to issues like unemployment from immigration, inability of poor countries to compete sustainably in the world market, and lack of fair trade and workers' rights.
Responsibility to protect (R2P) is a norm that states must protect their populations from mass atrocities and the international community has a responsibility to assist states or intervene through coercive measures if needed. R2P was developed following the Rwandan genocide in 1994 and calls for intervention in cases of genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity. However, implementing R2P can be problematic, as seen with the vetoes from Russia and China regarding intervention in Syria despite the ongoing civil war and crimes against humanity.
The document discusses two Flickr photostreams from different users. Chaval Brazil's photostream on Flickr is mentioned, as well as toffehooff's photostream on Flickr.