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Parochialism, Justice And International Law: Türkiye’s Genocide Warrants For Israel

The authorities in Türkiye have hit their stride regarding international humanitarian law, a subject they are not always consistent about.  The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the defence minister Israel Katz, and others, are facing arrest warrants for genocide from the Istanbul Criminal Court of Peace.  This is plucky, assertive, […]

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Europe And Ukraine Counter The U.S.-Russia Peace Proposal: Geneva Talks Expose Deep Divisions Over Security, Territory, And Frozen Russian Assets

The first round of peace negotiations held on Sunday at the U.S. mission in Geneva marked a dramatic turning point in international attempts to end the war in Ukraine. Instead of moving closer to a compromise, the talks revealed a widening rift between the United States on one side and […]

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Trump’s 21 Point Peace Plan

The US has proposed a 21 point peace plan for Ukraine. The administration has told Ukraine they have until Thanksgiving (Nov. 25) to accept the plan. There is little likelihood Zelensky will accept the plan as it is, but he may offer various amendments to sow confusion and force delays. […]

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Iraq’s Elections

The currently-set balance inspires optimism Parliamentary elections were held in Iraq on Tuesday, November 11. In some parts of the country, such as Kurdistan, voting has officially been launched ahead of ficially set schedule. According to the results of the Independent Iraqi High Election Commission (IHEC), the  Reconstruction & Development Coalition, […]