Tag: International Cooperation
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Reconsider Indonesia’s $1B Board of Peace Fee: A Tax Burden in Disguise
Context: What is the Board of Peace fee? Reports indicate Indonesia is considering a sizable annual membership payment of US$1 billion to the so‑called Board of Peace, described as US-backed and internationally significant. The figure translates to around Rp17 trillion, a sum that would be felt across the economy and may shape budget priorities for…
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EU Unveils €63 Million Aid Package to Ease Myanmar Crisis and Rohingya Refugee Strain
EU Responds to Myanmar Crisis with Substantial Humanitarian Aid The European Commission announced a new package of humanitarian aid totaling €63 million to assist people affected by the escalating crisis in Myanmar and to bolster support for Rohingya refugees in neighboring countries, notably Bangladesh. This funding signals the EU’s prioritization of protection, life-sustaining assistance, and…
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Ablakwa calls for regional vehicle to tackle trans-border crimes and terrorism in West Africa
West Africa’s security crossroads In a call that underscores growing concerns over trans-border crimes and terrorism, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, urged West African leaders to establish a regional vehicle dedicated to combating these threats. Speaking to regional officials and stakeholders, Ablakwa warned that criminal networks are exploiting porous borders and weak…
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Botswana Clears Path for Extradition of Suspected Drug Kingpins to Mozambique
Overview: Extradition Steps Begin Following Guilty Pleas Botswana has formally initiated extradition proceedings for six Mexican nationals following their guilty pleas over illegal entry into the country through an ungazetted border point. The development marks a significant step in regional efforts to combat organized crime, particularly drug trafficking networks with cross-border operations stretching across southern…
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Malaysians Rescued from Cambodia-based Scam Centers Return Home
Overview: Repatriation of Malaysians Tied to Online Scams In a continued push to dismantle online scam networks, more than 30 Malaysians who were alleged to have involvement in scam activities in Cambodia were rescued and repatriated this month. The operation underscores the Cambodian authorities’ and Malaysia’s commitment to eradicating nefarious activities that exploit vulnerable individuals…
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Namibia at a Global Crossroads: Navigating Multilateralism in a Multipolar World
Introduction: Namibia’s Moment in Global Governance Namibia stands at a crucial juncture as global governance contends with the pressures of multipolarity and the evolving priorities of major powers. The country’s domestic priorities—economic diversification, social equity, and sustainable development—are intertwined with its international stance on multilateralism, the rule of law, and adherence to the United Nations…
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Inside a Rise and Reckoning: A Fictional Look at a Narcotrafficking Kingpin’s World
Introduction: A Portrait of a Shadowy Empire In the shadowy corridors where crime meets ambition, a fictional figure—let’s call him “Ramon Varela”—climbs a ruthless ladder built on secrecy, fear, and calculated risk. This is not a biography of a real person, but a careful, fact-based fiction that mirrors the kinds of networks that law enforcement…
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Middle Powers Unite: A Counter-Trump Playbook for Greenland and Beyond
Introduction: A shifting balance in Arctic geopolitics As a new playbook takes shape among middle powers, regional strategies are aimed at countering pressures from a United States-led posture under former President Trump. The debate centers on Greenland, Denmark, and broader Europe as test cases for a coordinated approach that could redefine how smaller and mid-sized…
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Deported Suspect in $100M Jewelry Heist Sidesteps Trial — What It Means for the Case
Overview: A Case That Shook the Global Jewelry World The sprawling investigation into what authorities say is the United States’ largest jewelry heist has taken a dramatic turn. A key defendant, previously expected to stand trial, has been deported, effectively sidestepping the courtroom drama that experts say could unfold across federal, state, and international lines.…
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Rules-based order was a lie: Carney’s Davos rebuke signals end of US-led era
Introduction: a pivotal moment in Davos In a setting crowded with world leaders, financiers, and policy strategists, Canada’s Mark Carney delivered one of the most blunt assessments of the international system to surface in recent memory. At Davos, he argued that the era of the United States’ unchallenged leadership of the liberal international order has…