In Utah, protests that hinder the functioning of fossil fuel infrastructure could now lead to at least five years in prison. The new rules make Utah the 19th state in the country to pass legislation with stiffer penalties for protesting at so-called critical infrastructure sites, which include oil and gas facilities, power plants,
After two successful test phases, the city’s decision has been made: bus and tram travel will become free for Montpellier’s residents. From December 2023, none will have to pay for public transport. In this way, the city aims to reduce air pollution, cut emissions and support disadvantaged groups. The measure is part of
Julia Morris, University of North Carolina Wilmington One afternoon in mid-June, I sat with Ethan*, a local islander, at Nauru’s boat harbour. He was speaking about how life had changed in the country since an asylum deal with Australia. Just a few years before my arrival in 2016, the small Pacific island had
Jonathan D T Ward, University of Oxford The heirs to two of the most violent revolutions in modern history shook hands and took stock of their “comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era”, at a recent meeting in Moscow. Many in the west have puzzled over this relationship between Chinese Communist
The US Congress recently held a hearing to discuss concerns about the popular video-sharing app, TikTok, which is owned by Chinese company ByteDance. The app has been the subject of several controversies, including allegations of censorship and data privacy concerns. The focus of the hearing was to explore whether TikTok poses a national
I giovani italiani come quelli di altri Paesi del Mondo hanno chi li rappresenta all’Assemblea Generale delle Nazioni Unite a New York. In quel contesto vengono discussi temi di politiche giovanili ed emesse risoluzioni. Ospite di Bruno Carenini, nell’ottavo episodio della terza stagione di Windows Interview, è Giulia Tariello, Italian Youth Delegate to the
Humanitarian crises are a grave reality that affects millions of people around the world every year. They come in different forms, such as natural disasters, armed conflicts, pandemics, and other emergencies, leaving individuals and communities devastated and in dire need of assistance. Addressing these crises requires urgent global cooperation and intervention, as the
Democracy is a system of governance that has been embraced by many countries around the world, and Asia is no exception. In recent years, many countries in the region have adopted democracy as a form of government. However, the progress of democracy in Asia has not been without its challenges. This article will
Poland’s decision to provide military aid to Ukraine marks a significant shift in the country’s foreign policy, and has implications for the broader region. The sale of 12 second-hand F-16 fighter jets at a discounted price is part of a broader effort by Poland to deepen its ties with Ukraine, which it sees
The legal battle to bring Vladimir Putin to justice for his alleged involvement in human rights abuses and corruption scandals has been a topic of great interest in recent times. While some legal efforts have been made to hold Putin accountable for his actions, there are many legal and political obstacles that prevent