Digital Colonialism: The Evolution of American Empire
American “Big Tech” corporations are gaining massive profits through their control over business, labor, social media and entertainment in the Global South.
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Capitalism | COVID19 | Online Blog | USA | World Economy
Pandemics: The Perils of Agribusiness Profits
The multiple pandemics of the past decades can be linked to the expansion of agribusinesses into the global South. The consequent deforestation and unregulated industrial farming of animals have produced hotspots for pathogens to cross into humans.
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Capitalism | China | Online Blog | USA | World Economy | World Politics
Pakistan Caught in Debt Trap
Pakistan’s external debt and debt service burden continue to rise. The reason why the country is managing to stay afloat is because it is a strategic partner that cannot be dropped by the U.S. or China, occasional irritants and periodic disagreements notwithstanding.
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Myanmar Rises Up Against the Junta – Two Articles
For over two weeks, the Myanmarese people have been organizing militant protests against the military coup that ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. Also, an interview with Stephen Campbell, an expert on the labour movement in Myanmar and Thailand.
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Massive General Strike in South Africa Highlights Demand for Radical Policy Changes
Millions of workers took part in the general strike on February 24, according to the South African Federation of Trade Unions which called for the labour action.
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A Tale of Two Monuments
Ahmedabad hosts a Sabarmati Gandhi Ashram, the iconic monument where values and foundation of Indian democracy evolved through decades of freedom movement. Now the city also hosts a five star Narendra Modi stadium, a new monument named after our seven star prime minister.
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In Modi Government’s Clampdown on Critics and Climate Activists, Big Tech Is an Enabler
Tech giants like Google and Facebook appear to be aiding and abetting a vicious government campaign against activists like Disha Ravi.
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Don’t Be Addict Selling Family Silver: Goa Foundation on Draft Mining Law Amendment
The proposed amendments go against the National Mineral Policy, 2019; they also undermine the principle of intergenerational equity, the principle by which the government must cater not just to the well-being of the present generation but also of those still to come.
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White Patriarchy Won’t Solve the Climate Crisis: Antiracist, Feminist Leadership Is What We Need Right Now
Research shows that countries that have women in leadership positions adopt stronger policies addressing the climate crisis than nations that don’t have women in leadership roles.
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Damming Rivers Is Terrible for Human Rights, Ecosystems and Food Security
Despite industry rhetoric, hydroelectricity is high-cost and high-risk. There are better options for a post-pandemic recovery and a renewable energy future.
