Conflit Cambodge-Thaïlande : le poison du nationalisme
- The age-old border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia has resurfaced, resulting in deaths and mass displacement.
- The problem hinges on the vague boundaries imposed by French colonizers, which has led to competing claims.
- The Preah Vihear temple and other temples from the Khmer Empire era in these disputed areas intensify the situation.
- Donald Trump's intervention in the conflict and the purported role of Malaysia and China's mediation have been sources of controversy.
- Tacit moves by leaders of both countries to fuel the tension contribute to the conflict.
- The fight against cyber fraud centres that feed human trafficking in these regions falls by the wayside amidst these tensions.
- The weak multilateralism of ASEAN and the incompetence of traditional diplomatic tools underscore the persistence of the conflict.
Conclusion: The editorial underlines the folly of focusing on issues of nationalism and territorial conflicts rather than addressing more pressing problems, exposing the weaknesses of multilateralism and traditional diplomatic approaches.
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La desigualdad dispara el número de 'sintecho' en Barcelona
- Barcelona has a record number of people living on the streets, with 1,982 accounted for, according to the Arrels Foundation.
- In 47 out of 73 neighborhoods examined, more people have been found on the street than two years ago.
- The Sants-Montjuïc district is particularly concerning, where 489 people live on the streets, an increase of 134% compared to two years ago.
- An increase in job instability and housing prices contribute to these numbers.
- The Mayor of Barcelona, Jaume Collboni, has proposed a far-reaching agreement to tackle the problem in a comprehensive way.
Conclusion: The growing inequality in Barcelona has resulted in a vast problem of homelessness. To confront these challenges, a total commitment from all public administrations is required.
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Hay que erradicar los abusos de la universidad, por Editorial
- The University of Barcelona (UB) presented to the Provincial Prosecutor's Office evidence of serious crimes linked to Sociology professor Ramón Flecha, accused of sexual and labor abuse over 30 years.
- Flecha was the founder in 1991 of the Research Community on Excellence for All (CREA), whose academic aims have been overshadowed by various complaints involving sexual, psychological, and labor coercion, mainly of young collaborators.
- Two previous complaints in 2004 and 2016 were closed. In 2015, CREA officially severed ties with UB but continued using its name.
- Despite alerts about Flecha's behavior to the UB's rectors, this inappropriate conduct was an open secret.
- Control systems have failed as Flecha was able to maintain his conduct patterns for a long time. Both UB, justice, and the Conselleria d'Ensenyament were insufficient to stop him.
Conclusion: The harm to the complainants and the reputation of the UB is significant and the case calls for reviewing practices, identifying and eradicating those who engaged in them to ensure they are not repeated and ensure that the university community is free from all suspicion.
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Desalojo e irresponsabilidad
- The eviction of the former B9 institute in Badalona highlights the vulnerability of the homeless in Spain.
- The eviction was carried out at the request of the Badalona City Council, under the leadership of Xavier García Albiol (PP), who has been criticized for not providing housing options for the evicted people.
- Only 166 of the more than 400 people living in the place were being monitored by municipal social services.
- Sufficient measures have not been taken to address the social emergency that the settlement supposes.
- Albiol has been criticized for exonerating himself from responsibility and leveraging the situation to advance his political career.
- Mayor Albiol has tried to shake off responsibilities and blame the central government and President Pedro Sánchez.
Conclusion: Greater commitment and tangible solutions for the housing and immigration problem are needed from all administrations rather than criminalizing and shifting responsibilities.
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Opinion | A Free World Needs a Strong America
- The Trump administration has drastically shifted the role and perceptions of US military power.
- War tactics have shifted from defense, deterrence and cooperation to aggression and arms sales for self profit.
- The Trump administration has downplayed the importance of alliances and fidelity to democratic values.
- Trump argues the strategic shift is justified by the increasing threat posed by China and Russia.
- The president has favored financial gains and downplayed the importance of soft power.
- The administration has discarded democratic values and principles for national interest.
Conclusion: Trump's focus on profits and disregard for democratic values threatens national security and the US's position as a global leader. There is an urgent need to revert to the strategies and approaches that led to the victory in the Cold War.
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Nomination du gouvernement Bayrou : le Premier ministre veut peser face à l’Elysée
- There will be a new government by Christmas, headed by François Bayrou, including heavyweight figures like Elisabeth Borne and Gérald Darmanin.
- Manuel Valls has been tasked with handling the thorny issue of Overseas territories.
- The appointment of a newcomer to Bercy could run counter to Bayrou's attempt at exerting influence.
- Without signaling to the left, Bayrou's government may be at risk of being censured.
- The absence of Xavier Bertrand in the government may indicate some risk regarding its relationship with the RN.
Conclusion: Bayrou's new government seems to be trying to balance politics with the inclusion of heavyweights, but this could result in internal conflicts and potential censorship issues.
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The Guardian view on Macron, Scholz and Europe’s future: a question of ambition | Editorial
- The French president has called for an EU reset to combat the threat of the far-right.
- Signs of a significant rightward shift in Europe are unmistakable, with parties such as the Rassemblement National in France and AfD in Germany polling well ahead of rivals.
- Despite internal rifts, these radical right-wing parties have substantial financial backing.
- Emmanuel Macron argues that a massive investment in challenges such as the green transition and defence boost can help combat this rise of illiberal extremism.
- It has been suggested that these investments can be financed by joint borrowing tools like those successfully rolled out during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Macron's approach clashes with traditional German views on the desirability of shared European debt.
- Macron is pursuing a long-term vision similar to that of Alexander Hamilton post-American Revolution, aiming to bind together the various components of the European Union.
Conclusion: Though hurdles in countries like France and Germany make the prospects of a shift ahead of the upcoming elections look slim, Macron has highlighted the need for a fiscal reset in the interest of growth, unity, and solidarity.
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Adoctrinamiento y sectarismo: el despilfarro con Broncano
- The contract of RTVE with El Terrat to sign David Broncano is more than 28 million euros for two seasons.
- The contract conditions are very advantageous for the producer and RTVE commits to maintain the program regardless of its audience.
- The contract generated controversy and precipitated a crisis in the public corporation.
- Broncano's signing seeks to modernize TVE and improve its audience data.
- The drawback is that the focus is shifting more towards entertainment and the nightly news time has been cut.
- The decision to compete in the prime time slot with El Hormiguero points to Moncloa's intention to mitigate the social influence of Pablo Motos.
- It is doubtful that the program can attract an older age bracket on television.
- The 28 million expense is questionable, especially compared to the costs of other concerning projects.
- Broncano's signing is associated with the government's tactics to politicize public television.
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Editorial | Sequía e inversiones pendientes
- Catalonia is facing a severe shortage of rainfall, which has depleted the internal basins' reservoirs.
- Soon, the Catalonian government might declare a drought emergency in the area of Barcelona and the Ter-Llobregat supply system.
- The scarcity of water can lead to severe restrictions affecting most of the Catalan population.
- The lack of investment and progressiveness in implementing the necessary reforms have exacerbated the problem.
- Responsibilities of the problem are not exclusive to the current government and local councils but also previous ones.
Conclusion: The severity of the current situation could be the definitive push to take all necessary measures to better cope with future droughts.
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