Talks have begun in Paris between world leaders to discuss the current climate condition and the possibility of lowering human created greenhouse gasses. The goal is to come together as a global community and agree to transitioning to a more nature friendly mode of human industry and life.
However, it's not just the environment that is taken into consideration with such decisions. The economy, individual security, competition and a whole plethora of other self considerations make coming to an agreement perhaps near impossible.
This goal of lowering greenhouse gasses has come to a common interests problem, and what country will be willing to sacrifice its own interests for the common good. Will this be possible?
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Monday, November 30, 2015
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Aftermath of Paris
France, Belgium and the UK have upped security spending and are all three on high alert following the terrorist actions of the Islamic State unleashed upon Paris. Brussels is currently on the highest terror alert and schools and metro lines have been shut down. Pictures of soldiers patrolling near empty streets have circulated the internet, a haunting image of the response to these terror threats.
Though the United States is far from Europe and the Middle East, these threats have reached our borders and many fear that attacks will be planned within our capital and major cities. Though the fear is understandable, it should not be crippling.
In this time it would be more productive to evaluate security measures, and strengthen the fight against ISIL. Belgium will reopen schools and metro lines on Wednesday, though they will continue their search for any affiliates of ISIS. Life continues, but the response has just begun.
Read article here.
Though the United States is far from Europe and the Middle East, these threats have reached our borders and many fear that attacks will be planned within our capital and major cities. Though the fear is understandable, it should not be crippling.
In this time it would be more productive to evaluate security measures, and strengthen the fight against ISIL. Belgium will reopen schools and metro lines on Wednesday, though they will continue their search for any affiliates of ISIS. Life continues, but the response has just begun.
Read article here.
Thursday, November 19, 2015
How to React to Paris
In the aftermath of the Paris terrorist attacks and the growing security threat terrorist groups pose, Europe and the rest of the world face difficult decisions concerning counterterrorism and civil liberties. The people hurt most in this debate? The refugees.
Countries like France, Belgium, England, Germany and the United States have right to fear future terroristic actions on their soil, and strengthening protective measures is a necessary step. However, how far does one go to protect citizens and ignore the plight of innocents trying to flee the same terror?
In this difficult question to answer we can see how some European Union Nations have been reacting. The ease in which Belgian terrorists entered into France is alarming, and ending a passport free Europe has been discussed. But what this problem truly hinges upon is how to deal with the refugees, and what rights citizens are willing to give up.
Read article here.
Countries like France, Belgium, England, Germany and the United States have right to fear future terroristic actions on their soil, and strengthening protective measures is a necessary step. However, how far does one go to protect citizens and ignore the plight of innocents trying to flee the same terror?
In this difficult question to answer we can see how some European Union Nations have been reacting. The ease in which Belgian terrorists entered into France is alarming, and ending a passport free Europe has been discussed. But what this problem truly hinges upon is how to deal with the refugees, and what rights citizens are willing to give up.
Read article here.
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Paris Brings Retaliation
Russia has already announced it intends to destroy ISIS, the United States has long been building a unified front, and now with a destructive terrorist attack launched against Paris, it seems everything is being pushed into new drastic actions.
France has launched airstrikes in Syria in retaliation to the terrorist attacks, and this seems just the beginning. The whole world has cried out in outrage for the death toll the terrorists wreaked on France, and fear for what target will be next. The world is weary of ISIS, and it seems the perfect time for attacks against the terrorist organization to be enacted. To compete with Russia and maintain control and authority in the Middle East the United States too will be expected to strengthen their presence in the area.
How this will effect the course of events already stimulated by anger and frustration is uncertain. But retaliation has already been set, and hopefully one that will not led to further pain and suffering.
Read article here.
France has launched airstrikes in Syria in retaliation to the terrorist attacks, and this seems just the beginning. The whole world has cried out in outrage for the death toll the terrorists wreaked on France, and fear for what target will be next. The world is weary of ISIS, and it seems the perfect time for attacks against the terrorist organization to be enacted. To compete with Russia and maintain control and authority in the Middle East the United States too will be expected to strengthen their presence in the area.
How this will effect the course of events already stimulated by anger and frustration is uncertain. But retaliation has already been set, and hopefully one that will not led to further pain and suffering.
Read article here.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
More Migrants
In recent months the spotlight for migrants has been focused upon the Middle Eastern conflict and the masses of people fleeing from Syria. Africa has been overlooked, but comparable numbers of African refugees have crowded to the Northern African Coast in desperate attempts to find a better life.
Europe, the final destination for many of these displaced people, is not keen on taking these asylum seekers. Fences and higher technology has been placed in Morocco to bar those who try to cross the borders. Which raises the question, why the Syrians? Why not the Africans?
Despite the harsh measures taken against their crossing, the African migrants refuse to return to their home countries. They are a lost people, living in horrid conditions and clinging to the hope that they can one day enter Europe.
The center of this problem lies in the countries, from the governments and terrorists these people are fleeing. They assume life in Europe will be so much better while Europe strains under the pressure of an influx of foreigners. To curb this problem, the source must be resolved.
Read article here.
Europe, the final destination for many of these displaced people, is not keen on taking these asylum seekers. Fences and higher technology has been placed in Morocco to bar those who try to cross the borders. Which raises the question, why the Syrians? Why not the Africans?
Despite the harsh measures taken against their crossing, the African migrants refuse to return to their home countries. They are a lost people, living in horrid conditions and clinging to the hope that they can one day enter Europe.
The center of this problem lies in the countries, from the governments and terrorists these people are fleeing. They assume life in Europe will be so much better while Europe strains under the pressure of an influx of foreigners. To curb this problem, the source must be resolved.
Read article here.
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