Globalization vs. Nationalist Isolationism: A Realist/Liberal Dilemma
ABSTRACT The pandemic declared by the World Health Organization in March due to COVID-19 highlights the deepening differences between two opposed visions in the realm of international affairs. One that favors cooperation, multilateralism, and globalization; and another one that inclines towards nationalism and isolationism, while being skeptical of international institutions. These two contrasting worldviews align […]
The Role of Disguised Embassies in Diplomatic Relations
ABSTRACT It is an explicit reality that the essence of embassies in diplomatic relations is invaluable. Embassies play a significant role as contact points between their states and host nations. The activities of the Foreign Affairs Office are achieved through the diplomatic functions of an ambassador who heads an embassy together with the staff of […]
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization: Seeds of Peace, Weeds of War
“Since wars begin in the minds of men and women, it is in the minds of men and women that the defenses of peace must be constructed.” ~ UNESCO Constitution “It is not what goes into a man that makes him unclean. It is what comes out of him that makes him unclean.” […]
Globalization vs. Nationalist Isolationism: A Realist/Liberal Dilemma
ABSTRACT The pandemic declared by the World Health Organization in March due to COVID-19 highlights the deepening differences between two opposed visions in the realm of international affairs. One that favors cooperation, multilateralism, and globalization; and another one that inclines towards nationalism and isolationism, while being skeptical of international institutions. These two contrasting worldviews align […]
Addressing the Most Serious International Crimes and Closing the Impunity Gap: International Criminal Justice between Politics and Law.
A B S T R A C T From Nuremberg to The Hague, Rome and New York, from the response and redress for the most heinous of international crimes to the avenues for their prevention and comprehensive address, long was the journey to create an elaborate normative and institutional framework dedicated to preventing, protecting […]
Rethinking the Institutional and Structural Development of an National Quality Infrastructure and Standardization as an Effective Policy for Sustainable Economic Development and Trade in Nigeria: A Theory on Quality-Driven Development
ABSTRACT Impact studies show that quality products and services and their application can significantly impact economic and social spheres. These impacts may be at the microeconomic, macroeconomic, sectoral, or corporate level, or the State budget level, fostering technological innovations, promoting consumer protection, or improving the income situation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) established enterprises […]
Flawed Policies: Reflecting on the Idea of International Cooperation Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
ABSTRACT For decades, the concept of international cooperation has been on a high; with the understanding that the closer nation-states are, the better they stand against problems as a team. With the United Nations and its affiliates at the fore, this cooperation has succeeded against varying global issues, not to mention piracy on the high […]
A New Story For The Talanoa Call For Action: Contributions By Non-State Actors – The Creative Arts And Mediation And Collaboration Professionals
1. Introduction and Background for the Storytelling In 1992, States around the world, (State Parties), adopted the United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change where they agreed to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.[i] Before the adoption of the Convention, the United Nations had recognized the need for scientific information to be made available and […]
The Ongoing Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo: A Situation Report Covering from August 2018 to March 2019
Conflict Resolution and Peace Building Initiatives in West Africa: A Study of the Role of ECOWAS in Managing the Malian Crisis from 2012 to 2016
1. Introduction In March 2012, Mali’s government was overthrown in a military coup. Insurgents, capitalizing on the ensuing power vacuum, seized much of the country’s vast and sparsely populated northern territory. As of early January 2013, three loosely connected Islamist extremist groups – including Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist […]