Revisiting the Use of Force Under International Law

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Concerns are intensifying about a possible Russian military invasion of Ukraine. In addition to the over 100,000 Russian troops close to the Russian-U...

Future-Gazing into 2022: Part 2

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Last week’s article focused on three of the biggest challenges facing the world in 2022, namely the onward march of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...

Future-Gazing into 2022: Part 1

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With 2021 behind us, many are now focusing on what we can reasonably expect over the next 12 months. In this regard, individuals, businesses, organisa...

Ubuntu

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Ubuntu is a Southern African word which means “humanity.” It is often translated as “I am because we are” or “I am because you are.” In hi...

The Stuff of Greatness

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Roy Lewis, also known as “Mystic Prowler” or “Mighty Prowler”, was a Vincentian born Trinidadian calypsonian who was crowned the Calypso King ...

The End of History? – Thirty years later

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DECEMBER 26, 1991, saw the dissolution of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). This brought an end to the 70-year Soviet experiment with Co...

COVID-19 and Deglobalization

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Globalization is not new as some would contend, since it has been a reality for millennia. For thousands of years, civilizations have interacted acros...

What’s in a Republic?

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As of 30th November, on the 55th anniversary of its independence, Barbados became the fifth Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country to become a republic...

Less Bang for the Buck

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Economists normally define inflation as a general rise in prices and a fall in the purchasing value of money. In other words, prices rise, and consume...

Long road ahead for climate justice

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The United Nations (UN) Climate Change Summit (COP26) wrapped up in Glasgow, Scotland, on 12th November 2021. At times, it is difficult to keep cynici...