On June 16-18, 2016 the annual St. Petersburg International Economic Forum was held. This time the Russians were surprised by its pathos and international community – by high-ranking European politicians having attended the forum. For the first time after the Crimea annexation politicians of such a high level visited this Forum. The Russians were extremely […]
ROLE OF MILITANCY IN KASHMIR!
In the third week of June, we heard a buoyant Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh telling the world that “There has been significant improvement in security situation in J&K.” He went on to add that “There is significant decline in level of violence there. Not only this, there is 25 percent fall of terror incidents.” […]
Putin meets with Russian Security Council to discuss a host of issues including military situation in Ukraine
On July 22, 2014 President Vladimir Putin chaired a Security Council meeting in the Kremlin. The discussion focused on the maintenance of Russia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. * * * Opening remarks at the Security Council meeting VLADIMIR PUTIN: “Good afternoon, colleagues. Today we will consider the fundamental issues of maintaining the sovereignty and […]
Knox and Sollecito: Dissection of a conviction
Introduction I am personally a firm supporter of Knox and Sollecito’s innocence, it should be known by now, but however I state it here again for all the readers who may be new to the case. I am also Italian-born and have always lived in Italy except for short periods abroad, so when I write […]
Venezuela: Public Universities On Strike
Written by Laura Vidal Numerous protests have taken place in cities home to some of Venezuela’s most important public universities and after various discussions, a general strike has been declared. The focal point of the struggle is given by the wages of university professors who, despite training and experience, occupy yet another position in the […]
Nepal: Trivialization of Republic and Future Direction
Nepal on Wednesday has entered the sixth anniversary of the declaration of republic. But the power remains in the same hands as before. Only faces have changed. Intentions have not. The inherited undemocratic culture prevails. The deep-rooted undemocratic behavior continues as before. More tragically, no whereabouts of the disappeared Nepalis (estimated around 1,500) have been […]