The Global Climate Change Conference in Qatar is now over, and the initial reports is that not much progress was made. We will wait for the final report before we assess its impact. But time is certainly running out as this article in Der Spiegel argues. The world has long passed the point where significant change could be avoided.
The Russian press has noted that the US has sent one of its aircraft carrier groups, the USS Eisenhower, to the coast of Syria. Such a move is not surprising, but it indicates that the US has solidified the contingency plans for an intervention in Syria. What we don’t know is whether any other NATO countries have deployed troops in the region. And we don’t know what might be the trigger for an intervention, although the Syrian use of chemical weapons is a clear bet.
The right wing is on the rise in Japan, mirroring the rise of right wing parties in other parts of the world. The sense of loss, injured national pride, and economic turmoil all contribute to the appeal of nationalist parties that urge a renewed commitment to old traditions and practices. As the world becomes increasingly uncertain, we can be certain that these movements will gather strength.
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