Global issues – Page 2 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

The US & UK are exporting their obesity epidemic across the world

Posted on November 21, 2021November 21, 2021By Editor

As the populations of Britain and America get ever fatter, so are people in China and India – in part thanks to the wealth generated by the West’s insatiable appetite for their indolence-inducing consumer goods and tech. … Read More >The US & UK are exporting their obesity epidemic across the world

Russia

Putin Speaks About Global Security Erosion, Pandemic, and IT Giants’ Monopolies at Davos Forum

Posted on January 27, 2021January 27, 2021By Editor

The Russian president is delivering an address at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos on 27 January in an online format mandated by the ongoing pandemic. Global economic restoration after the end of the pandemic is one of the key topics that will be discussed at WEF this week. … Read More >Putin Speaks About Global Security Erosion, Pandemic, and IT Giants’ Monopolies at Davos Forum

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CrossTalk, QUARANTINE EDITION: 2020 year in review

Posted on December 30, 2020December 30, 2020By Editor

It will be very difficult to forget the year that is about to end. Indeed, during 2020 change was the norm, and normality illusive. Many have reflected on what has been lost. But maybe the focus should be on what may never return? … Read More >CrossTalk, QUARANTINE EDITION: 2020 year in review

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Russian contribution to international development assistance.

Posted on November 26, 2020November 26, 2020By Editor

Humanitarian Map – is an interactive digital portal created by the Humanitarian Monitor project, which was founded in April 2020 by Russian experts in international relations. … Read More >Russian contribution to international development assistance.

Business

Pandemic fears & rising prices spurring countries to stockpile food – report

Posted on October 18, 2020October 18, 2020By Editor

The coronavirus shopping frenzy has spilled over into government level as countries begin hoarding food amid fears that the pandemic’s effect on global supply chains could cause price hikes. … Read More >Pandemic fears & rising prices spurring countries to stockpile food – report

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The Great Reset Fraud

Posted on July 18, 2020July 18, 2020By Editor

I would love to see human civilization strike a balance with nature and at the risk of sounding like a naïve idealist, I sincerely do believe that this is ultimately our destiny as a species. … Read More >The Great Reset Fraud

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Angrynomics

Posted on July 13, 2020July 13, 2020By Editor

A heady mix of precarious employment, stagnant wages, diminished opportunities and a contracting economic pie has pushed many people to the limit. … Read More >Angrynomics

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CrossTalk, QUARANTINE EDITION: No trust

Posted on July 13, 2020By Editor

We live in an age of disbelief. The people don’t trust governments and governments don’t trust the people. How did it come to such a lack of mutual recognition? And, more importantly, is there a way out? Is dialogue possible? … Read More >CrossTalk, QUARANTINE EDITION: No trust

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CrossTalk, QUARANTINE EDITION: Global depression?

Posted on May 29, 2020May 29, 2020By Editor

Counting the cost and charting the future. With the pandemic appearing to recede, it is time to assess the economic damage. How has the crisis changed the global economy and trade? If there is going to be a recovery, what will it look like? And, are there lessons to be learned? … Read More >CrossTalk, QUARANTINE EDITION: Global depression?

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Global human development to decline for first time in 30 years due to Covid-19, warns UN

Posted on May 25, 2020May 25, 2020By Editor

A report by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) says that the coronavirus pandemic is “unleashing a human development crisis,” with declines in fundamental areas of living standards expected to be felt worldwide. … Read More >Global human development to decline for first time in 30 years due to Covid-19, warns UN

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