Writings on the Wall: The Texts Governing the Islamic State
If religion, as many scholars argue, is inherently neutral — neither violent nor peaceful — how can an “Islamic state” be so committed to such violent acts?
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Author: Felipe Bueno
Inaugural “All Conflict is Local” Conference a Success
The conference was organized by Dr. Zheng Wang, director of the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies, a specialist in global negotiation and conflict management, and an expert on the Asia-Pacific region.
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Chinese Execution Numbers Remain Shrouded Among Decline
China’s current decline in executions to globalization, and people’s greater freedom to express themselves online.
Read MoreSecurity Council Adopts New Sanctions Against DPRK
The U.S. mission to the U.N. indicated that it would “make it much harder for the DPRK to raise funds, import technology, and acquire the know-how to continue its illicit nuclear and ballistic missile programs.” The resolution includes an extensive list of what cannot be exported into the country, such as arms in any capacity or technologies to further the nuclear arms race of North Korea.
Read MoreCardinal Turkson Visits Seton Hall
Peter Cardinal Turkson visited Seton Hall on February 15 to discuss Pope Francis’s encyclical on climate change, Laudato Si.
Read MorePope Francis Hosts Iranian President’s First Visit to the West
Following his diplomatic endeavor to help restore U.S.-Cuban relations, Pope Francis has his eyes set on alleviating the tension in the Middle East.
Read MoreUN Peacekeeping Troops Accused of Sexual Assault
By Felipe Bueno Staff Writer United Nations peacekeeping troops have recently come under heavy scrutiny for various sexual assault accusations.
Read MoreU.N. Peace Talks Delayed by Opposing Factions
The current slew of peace efforts is not by any means a new or inventive method, and for the third time in four years The U.N. Security Council, with the help and support of world powers, adopted a resolution to end the killings in Syria. As the U.N. has stated, the purpose of these “Vienna Statements” is to be the basis for “a Syrian-led, Syrian-owned, political transition to end the conflict.”
Read MoreYouth Deaths Mount in Israel and Palestine
Palestinian leaders claim these acts of aggression stem from the fact that the youth see no future ahead, as they have known conflict their whole lives and there are no prospects for peace in sight. They also place blame for children being swayed to commit acts of violence on Islamist groups that call for Israel’s destruction.
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Turkey Retaliates After Terrorist Attack
“Every attack that targets Turkey’s guests will be punished,” vowed Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu.
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