“Warm Banks” to Combat Rising Energy Prices
Public buildings across the United Kingdom will become refuges for those unable to afford the projected 80% rise in heating bills this winter.
Tag Archives: Russia
Kishida’s Stance on Nuclear Weapons
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has outlined what appears to be a sincere effort to realign Japan’s position on nuclear weapons–from one that supports the maintenance of the US “nuclear umbrella” to one that aims for gradual global nuclear weapons disarmament.
Ineffective Responses to Genocide in Myanmar
A year and a half after the brutal military coup, responses to the crisis in Myanmar remain muted, including towards the ongoing genocide of the Rohingya people.
Nuclear Weapons Powers Urged to Stop Violating Global Treaty
As a treaty review conference kicked off in New York City, antiwar groups called out nuclear-armed countries—particularly the United States—for not complying with the decades-old agreement.
Warnings Against Provocative Pelosi Visit to Taiwan
As US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi departs for an Asian trip that may include a stop in Taiwan, anti-war voices are sounding the alarm over a visit they say would needlessly provoke China during a time of already heightened global tensions from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Military Weapons as “Responsible” Investments
As military capabilities become more vital in deciding the outcome of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, debates surrounding whether environmental, social, and governance (ESG) funds should be open to weapons investment have increased.
Food Crisis in Yemen Threatens Millions
As the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine continues to dominate international headlines, Yemen is mired into one of the worst food crises on the planet.
Japan’s Human Rights Diplomacy Stymied in Myanmar
Since the Myanmar coup last February, Japan has been under pressure to cut its links with the military regime. However, far more lies under the surface of this long-running bilateral relationship than many people perceive, making policy decisions quite complex.
Pension System Failing to Lift Elderly Out of Poverty
Far too many elderly Japanese have continued to slip into poverty, threatening their very lives.
Visible Minorities: Why Progressives Keep Losing
One of the reasons why the Left, particularly the Progressives who have not enjoyed much power worldwide for more than a century, keeps losing is because of their fractiousness.
