Is Europe Losing Freedom?
There is discussion of the possibility that the citizens of major European democracies are gradually losing their liberties. Therefore, is there such a perpetual loss of basic freedoms?
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Author: Vincent Maresca
Is Civil Society a Threat to Sovereignty?
The problem with civil society as it exists is that special interests groups control most of the NGOs, the academia, and other organizations. In such cases, individuals should become the main actors in shaping the policies of civil society.
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Donald Trump Reinstates the Mexico City Policy
President Donald Trump reinstated the Mexico City Policy, a memorandum first introduced by President Ronald Reagan that prohibits NGOs from promoting abortions overseas.
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Cut Russia Some Slack; China, North Korea Hacked Worse
By Vincent Maresca Staff Writer Americans who voted for Trump and the Republican platform will most likely appreciate the people
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Brexit Vote Affirms U.K. Sovereignty
The U.K.’s referendum vote was a good and democratic reaction against the EU’s failed and restrictive policies. Phillip Hammond, the new British finance minister, calls it “a resounding endorsement of the British economy.”
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Russia Sentences Ukrainian Pilot to 22 Years
As of now, Savchenko’s health is declining. According to Ukraine Today, Ukrainian consuls visited her in prison and reported her refusing nourishment, and having nausea and a low blood pressure. Savchenko insists on being examined only by non-Russian doctors.
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Diplomacy Students Attend Annual UNA Members’ Day
During a panel on the next fifteen years of the U.N., School of Diplomacy junior Gabriela Taveras spoke about her work on campus through Seton Hall’s chapter of UNA-USA. She enthusiastically congratulated Professor Martin Edwards for organizing last year’s Sustainable Development Goals Teach-In on campus.
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On Journalist Injustice, Putin Should Get the Benefit of the Doubt
It is hard to believe that the government of Russian President Vladimir Putin persecutes journalists. All the targeted journalists had no prison record, and the government did not officially arrest them for their political views.
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Cologne Assaults Stir Anti-Migrant Sentiment
Chancellor Merkel proposed a new law that would deny asylum to individuals with a criminal background, and even those on probation. It has already received support from Peter Sutherland, United Nations Special Representative for International Migration.
Read moreSomali Pirates Target Illegal Fishing Vessels
Piracy was at its highest in early 2011, when Somali pirates held more than 30 ships and more than 100 hostages. In that year, the international community intervened with their respective navies.
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