Posts Tagged: Conflict
The world’s largest refugee camp: what is the future for Dadaab?
Dadaab, the 20-year-old refugee camp spawned by the Somali Civil War, has become a perpetual humanitarian disaster, with thousands of people malnourished, without shelter or any means of subsistence. Providing what little health care and social services there are in
The world’s largest refugee camp: what is the future for Dadaab?
Dadaab, the 20-year-old refugee camp spawned by the Somali Civil War, has become a perpetual humanitarian disaster, with thousands of people malnourished, without shelter or any means of subsistence. Providing what little health care and social services there are in
Cuatro Nicas: A Photo Essay on Life in Post-War Nicaragua
Nicaragua is the second poorest country in the western hemisphere. The governing political party, Frente Sandinista de Liberación Nacional(FSLN), was brought to power after overthrowing longtime dictator Anastasio Somoza in the 1 979 revolution. In the 1 980s, the FSLN began implementing social programs aimed at reducing illiteracy and
Cuatro Nicas: A Photo Essay on Life in Post-War Nicaragua
Nicaragua is the second poorest country in the western hemisphere. The governing political party, Frente Sandinista de Liberación Nacional(FSLN), was brought to power after overthrowing longtime dictator Anastasio Somoza in the 1 979 revolution. In the 1 980s, the FSLN began implementing social programs aimed at reducing illiteracy and
GSDM April 2012 “War & Peace in Congo” OUT NOW
The April 2012 edition of Global South Development Magazine is now out with the cover story focusing on War & Peace in Congo. The rest of the magazine takes you from LGBT rights in Argentina to the US policy in
GSDM April 2012 “War & Peace in Congo” OUT NOW
The April 2012 edition of Global South Development Magazine is now out with the cover story focusing on War & Peace in Congo. The rest of the magazine takes you from LGBT rights in Argentina to the US policy in
Get Monsanto Out of Nepal: An Interview with Sabin Limbu
On September 13, 2011, USAID announced a partnership with Monsanto and the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (MOAC) for introducing and promoting hybrid maize seeds in Nepal. The move became a controversial one and a group of activists formed a
Get Monsanto Out of Nepal: An Interview with Sabin Limbu
On September 13, 2011, USAID announced a partnership with Monsanto and the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (MOAC) for introducing and promoting hybrid maize seeds in Nepal. The move became a controversial one and a group of activists formed a
Los Vigilantes in Guatemala: When State Security Fails
Vigilantes. Patrulleros. Los Encapuchados. Civic groups. By any name, civilian security groups are growing more common in Guatemala and their presence more controversial. To some Guatemalans, the vigilantes are their only hope in this failed security state where towns are
Los Vigilantes in Guatemala: When State Security Fails
Vigilantes. Patrulleros. Los Encapuchados. Civic groups. By any name, civilian security groups are growing more common in Guatemala and their presence more controversial. To some Guatemalans, the vigilantes are their only hope in this failed security state where towns are
Cancer & Condescension: The Case of Iraq’s Imposed Epidemic
As the Iraq War officially ends, the West proudly envisages a population of grateful, liberated Iraqis starting anew. In reality, an epidemic of epic proportions is brewing that is clandestinely slipping under the radar. Special Correspondent Aliza Amlani uncovers the
Cancer & Condescension: The Case of Iraq’s Imposed Epidemic
As the Iraq War officially ends, the West proudly envisages a population of grateful, liberated Iraqis starting anew. In reality, an epidemic of epic proportions is brewing that is clandestinely slipping under the radar. Special Correspondent Aliza Amlani uncovers the
GSDM January 2012 focus on Rebuilding Failed States: OUT NOW
The much awaited January edition of Global South Development Magazine is now out and available to download for free. Review and Full Contents are available HERE
GSDM January 2012 focus on Rebuilding Failed States: OUT NOW
The much awaited January edition of Global South Development Magazine is now out and available to download for free. Review and Full Contents are available HERE
India & Pakistan Relations: Implications for Afghanistan
Pakistan and India has been locked in mutual enmity from the very day both got independence from their English colonizers in 1947. Both countries have fought three formal wars and many informal military skirmishes mostly won by India. Yet the
India & Pakistan Relations: Implications for Afghanistan
Pakistan and India has been locked in mutual enmity from the very day both got independence from their English colonizers in 1947. Both countries have fought three formal wars and many informal military skirmishes mostly won by India. Yet the
