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BRICS Think Tanks Hold Seminar on Global Governance

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 13:38:00 -0400

More than 120 experts from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) and other southern African countries have recently gathered at a seminar aimed at contributing their wisdom to global governance in the interests of the people.

US Announces More Sanctions on ICC Officials for Targeting Americans, Israelis

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:51:00 -0400

Four additional International Criminal Court (ICC) officials are facing U.S. sanctions over actions targeting Americans and Israelis. The State Department cited President Donald Trump’s executive order titled "Imposing Sanctions on the International Criminal Court," as its reasoning for issuing the sanctions.

Two International Courts Just Issued Major Climate Rulings

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 19:00:00 -0400

The Inter-American Court and the International Court of Justice issued sharply worded advisory opinions that could influence the legal battles to come.

World’s Top Court Says Climate Inaction Can Breach International Law

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 09:44:00 -0400

The International Court of Justice held that international law binds countries to combat global warming, even if one is not a party to the 2015 Paris Agreement.

Trump to Pull US out of UNESCO over DEI Policies, Pro-Palestinian, Pro-China Tilt

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:45:00 -0400

President Trump is pulling the US out of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), citing its anti-America and anti-Israel leanings as well as its woke agenda.

Trump Administration Rejects ‘Ill-Advised’ WHO Pandemic Regs

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 17:28:00 -0400

The Trump Administration has rejected the post-COVID pandemic agreement that critics say jeopardize national sovereignty.

The Failure of International Organizations - And Why They're Likely Here to Stay

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:06:00 -0400

Enrico Colombatto, Italian professor of economics, provides a thorough analysis of the history and overall effectiveness of international organizations, and offers insight on their future in his recent article published by Geopolitical Intelligence Services ("GIS").

State Department Overhaul Intended to Focus on "Western Values"

Fri, 30 May 2025 09:27:00 -0400

The Trump Administration is planning a major overhaul of the State Department, which will include a "refocus" of the human rights bureau on "Western values."

The United States and Argentina Plan to Launch an "Alternative" to the WHO

Thu, 29 May 2025 10:24:00 -0400

Following the Trump Administration's withdrawal from the World Health Organization, top U.S. health officials have announced plans to create an "alternative international health system" with Argentina.

Hungary to Withdraw from International Criminal Court

Fri, 02 May 2025 09:53:00 -0400

In a vote held on April 29th, the Hungarian Parliament approved the country's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court ("ICC").