The situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been unstable for many years, and more people have died in that conflict than in any other since the end of World War II. The conflict is fueled by many factors, among them the riches of central Africa, ethnic cleavages among the peoples of the region, and the grinding poverty of the area. The most recent outbreak of violence has seen a rebel group–called M23 and supported primarily by the Rwandan leader, Paul Kagame–made inroads into the territory of the Congo. There are urgent efforts to try to bring about a cease-fire, but it doesn’t appear that these efforts will bear fruit.
Climate change was completely ignored in the US Presidential debate, and the consumption of hydrocarbons (the chief greenhouse gas source) continues to grow at unprecedented rates. The world may choose to act as if nothing is happening, but the evidence is overwhelming that the climate is clearly beginning to change.
Perhaps the worst legacy of the recent war in Gaza is the sense that the Palestinians have developed that peaceful change is completely unlikely. There aren’t many historical examples of peoples giving up a pursuit of justice by simply giving in. So it is highly likely that a more violent approach will be adopted in the future.
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