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How Latin America Failed Venezuela

Foreign Affairs - ven, 13/03/2026 - 05:00
The region’s divisions helped precipitate U.S. intervention.

The Hormuz Minefield

Foreign Affairs - ven, 13/03/2026 - 05:00
In the strait, Iran holds the advantage—and America has no good options.

The New Khamenei

Foreign Affairs - ven, 13/03/2026 - 05:00
How America and Israel solved Iran’s succession problem.

Apparently we lost two KC-135's....

Snafu-solomon.blogspot - jeu, 12/03/2026 - 23:13

U.S. Central Command is aware of the loss of a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft. The incident occurred in friendly airspace during Operation Epic Fury, and rescue efforts are ongoing. Two aircraft were involved in the incident. One of the aircraft went down in western Iraq, and the…

— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 12, 2026 God bless the crew
Catégories: Afrique, Defence`s Feeds

Après 41 ans au pouvoir, Denis Sassou Nguesso en lice pour un nouveau mandat à la tête du Congo

BBC Afrique - jeu, 12/03/2026 - 15:31
Ancien parachutiste formé dans l’armée, Sassou Nguesso est arrivé au pouvoir en 1979 et dirige le pays presque sans interruption depuis, à l’exception d’une période de cinq ans dans les années 1990.
Catégories: Afrique

Powerful but dysfunctional? The Group of 77 and UN multilateralism

The G77 represents the Global South in the United Nations (UN). It holds a two-thirds majority and exercises significant influence in the General Assembly, while also being party to North–South tensions in the UN. Nearly all intergovernmental processes at the General Assembly, particularly those related to economic and financial issues, are marked by protracted and frustrating negotiations that affect the UN’s ability to develop solutions to global challenges. Despite its influence in the General Assembly, little is known about the G77’s internal processes. This article addresses this gap by examining the group’s decision making and how it shapes multilateral negotiations and outcomes in the General Assembly. It introduces an ideal-type model of intra-group interest aggregation and assesses how this function unfolds in the G77 and with what effects on UN negotiations. Drawing on group politics literature and interviews with UN delegates, the article demonstrates that while the G77 can leverage its numerical strength, there are noteworthy deficits in the group’s function of aggregating interests. Specifically, the limited inclusiveness in the group’s decision making, the dominance of a few members and the lack of informed input can undermine effective multilateralism and reinforce North–South tensions.

Powerful but dysfunctional? The Group of 77 and UN multilateralism

The G77 represents the Global South in the United Nations (UN). It holds a two-thirds majority and exercises significant influence in the General Assembly, while also being party to North–South tensions in the UN. Nearly all intergovernmental processes at the General Assembly, particularly those related to economic and financial issues, are marked by protracted and frustrating negotiations that affect the UN’s ability to develop solutions to global challenges. Despite its influence in the General Assembly, little is known about the G77’s internal processes. This article addresses this gap by examining the group’s decision making and how it shapes multilateral negotiations and outcomes in the General Assembly. It introduces an ideal-type model of intra-group interest aggregation and assesses how this function unfolds in the G77 and with what effects on UN negotiations. Drawing on group politics literature and interviews with UN delegates, the article demonstrates that while the G77 can leverage its numerical strength, there are noteworthy deficits in the group’s function of aggregating interests. Specifically, the limited inclusiveness in the group’s decision making, the dominance of a few members and the lack of informed input can undermine effective multilateralism and reinforce North–South tensions.

Powerful but dysfunctional? The Group of 77 and UN multilateralism

The G77 represents the Global South in the United Nations (UN). It holds a two-thirds majority and exercises significant influence in the General Assembly, while also being party to North–South tensions in the UN. Nearly all intergovernmental processes at the General Assembly, particularly those related to economic and financial issues, are marked by protracted and frustrating negotiations that affect the UN’s ability to develop solutions to global challenges. Despite its influence in the General Assembly, little is known about the G77’s internal processes. This article addresses this gap by examining the group’s decision making and how it shapes multilateral negotiations and outcomes in the General Assembly. It introduces an ideal-type model of intra-group interest aggregation and assesses how this function unfolds in the G77 and with what effects on UN negotiations. Drawing on group politics literature and interviews with UN delegates, the article demonstrates that while the G77 can leverage its numerical strength, there are noteworthy deficits in the group’s function of aggregating interests. Specifically, the limited inclusiveness in the group’s decision making, the dominance of a few members and the lack of informed input can undermine effective multilateralism and reinforce North–South tensions.

New rationalities, inner logic, and hope for sustainable future coasts

In the coastal zone, the triple planetary crisis manifests as accelerating losses and changes and increasing challenges and risks for people and livelihoods. Acceptance of a future existential crisis compels the urgency of corrective action to cause an inverse positive societal response to bend the negative trajectories of loss and damage. The rate and extent of corrective societal action (policies, laws, practices, knowledge, etc.) should at least keep pace with the projected rate of loss and environmental degradation. This urgency and acceleration of action are major societal challenges, especially considering the overwhelming evidence of impacts. In this paper, we offer three propositions for accelerating urgent actions and fostering innovation in coastal research and management, focusing on emerging trends and foundational changes. Scientists need to (1) reflect on the performativity of their research and perceptions of neutrality in anticipating the future of coasts; (2) think and act equitably in local and global partnerships; and (3) improve their engagement and willingness to innovate with society. This is not a call for linear or incremental change, but a call for the radical. The relationship between society and science drives progress and shapes our collective future.

New rationalities, inner logic, and hope for sustainable future coasts

In the coastal zone, the triple planetary crisis manifests as accelerating losses and changes and increasing challenges and risks for people and livelihoods. Acceptance of a future existential crisis compels the urgency of corrective action to cause an inverse positive societal response to bend the negative trajectories of loss and damage. The rate and extent of corrective societal action (policies, laws, practices, knowledge, etc.) should at least keep pace with the projected rate of loss and environmental degradation. This urgency and acceleration of action are major societal challenges, especially considering the overwhelming evidence of impacts. In this paper, we offer three propositions for accelerating urgent actions and fostering innovation in coastal research and management, focusing on emerging trends and foundational changes. Scientists need to (1) reflect on the performativity of their research and perceptions of neutrality in anticipating the future of coasts; (2) think and act equitably in local and global partnerships; and (3) improve their engagement and willingness to innovate with society. This is not a call for linear or incremental change, but a call for the radical. The relationship between society and science drives progress and shapes our collective future.

New rationalities, inner logic, and hope for sustainable future coasts

In the coastal zone, the triple planetary crisis manifests as accelerating losses and changes and increasing challenges and risks for people and livelihoods. Acceptance of a future existential crisis compels the urgency of corrective action to cause an inverse positive societal response to bend the negative trajectories of loss and damage. The rate and extent of corrective societal action (policies, laws, practices, knowledge, etc.) should at least keep pace with the projected rate of loss and environmental degradation. This urgency and acceleration of action are major societal challenges, especially considering the overwhelming evidence of impacts. In this paper, we offer three propositions for accelerating urgent actions and fostering innovation in coastal research and management, focusing on emerging trends and foundational changes. Scientists need to (1) reflect on the performativity of their research and perceptions of neutrality in anticipating the future of coasts; (2) think and act equitably in local and global partnerships; and (3) improve their engagement and willingness to innovate with society. This is not a call for linear or incremental change, but a call for the radical. The relationship between society and science drives progress and shapes our collective future.

Pressemitteilung - Neue Vorschriften zum Schutz von Pauschalurlaubern

Europäisches Parlament (Nachrichten) - jeu, 12/03/2026 - 12:44
Am Donnerstag gaben die Abgeordneten grünes Licht für überarbeitete Vorschriften für Pauschalreisen und verbesserten Schutz für Urlauber.
Ausschuss für Binnenmarkt und Verbraucherschutz

Quelle : © Europäische Union, 2026 - EP
Catégories: Afrique, Europäische Union

AMENDMENTS 1 - 237 - Draft report 2025 Commission report on Montenegro - PE785.313v02-00

AMENDMENTS 1 - 237 - Draft report 2025 Commission report on Montenegro
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Marjan Šarec

Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
Catégories: Afrique, Europäische Union

Press release - Human rights violations in Russia, Niger and Georgia

Europäisches Parlament (Nachrichten) - jeu, 12/03/2026 - 12:33
On Thursday, Parliament adopted three resolutions on the human rights situations in Russia, Niger and Georgia.

Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
Catégories: Afrique, Europäische Union

Welt ohne Zentrum: wie Deutschland umdenken muss

Deutschland stellt sich thematisch zu breit auf in einer sich neu ausrichtenden Weltordnung. Das zeigt sich besonders in der Entwicklungspolitik, die als Instrument deutscher Außenpolitik und internationaler Zusammenarbeit dort eingesetzt werden sollte, wo Wirkung realistisch nachgewiesen ist.

Welt ohne Zentrum: wie Deutschland umdenken muss

Deutschland stellt sich thematisch zu breit auf in einer sich neu ausrichtenden Weltordnung. Das zeigt sich besonders in der Entwicklungspolitik, die als Instrument deutscher Außenpolitik und internationaler Zusammenarbeit dort eingesetzt werden sollte, wo Wirkung realistisch nachgewiesen ist.

Welt ohne Zentrum: wie Deutschland umdenken muss

Deutschland stellt sich thematisch zu breit auf in einer sich neu ausrichtenden Weltordnung. Das zeigt sich besonders in der Entwicklungspolitik, die als Instrument deutscher Außenpolitik und internationaler Zusammenarbeit dort eingesetzt werden sollte, wo Wirkung realistisch nachgewiesen ist.

A world without a center: how Germany must rethink its approach

Germany is spreading itself too thinly across too many issues in a world order that is undergoing realignment. This is particularly evident in development policy, which, as an instrument of German foreign policy and international cooperation, should be used where its effectiveness has been realistically proven.

A world without a center: how Germany must rethink its approach

Germany is spreading itself too thinly across too many issues in a world order that is undergoing realignment. This is particularly evident in development policy, which, as an instrument of German foreign policy and international cooperation, should be used where its effectiveness has been realistically proven.

STELLUNGNAHME zu dem Bericht der Kommission über die Rechtsstaatlichkeit 2025 – Jahresbericht 2025 - PE781.246v02-00

STELLUNGNAHME zu dem Bericht der Kommission über die Rechtsstaatlichkeit 2025 – Jahresbericht 2025
Ausschuss für auswärtige Angelegenheiten
Adrián Vázquez Lázara

Quelle : © Europäische Union, 2026 - EP
Catégories: Afrique, Europäische Union

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