In some way, Turkey is unique in that it is a destination for many refugees, while at the same time many Turkish citizens want to leave the country because of President Erdogan’s authoritarian rule and his ruthlessness in dealing with his perceived or real enemies as well as the financial hardships that they have been experiencing in recent years. There is a strong likelihood that the dual migration crises—refugees in Turkey and Turks seeking asylum in Europe—are not likely to be mitigated any time soon, certainly not before Erdogan leaves the political scene.
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Climate change is real and is visible for all to see. As Amnesty International’s Secretary General Agnès Callamard said, “This generation faces a worsening climate catastrophe, with devastating consequences for human rights, but too many leaders in positions of power today are doing too little to avert this disaster, and even reneging on existing promises.” The scientific evidence is overwhelming, and denying that climate change is already upon us flies in the face of the indisputably dire consequences that will be inflicted on all humanity. Fossil fuels – primarily petroleum, natural gas, and coal – still provide 80 percent of the energy consumed in the US. Biden took some positive steps by rejoining the Paris Agreement and setting a goal of achieving a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035 and net zero emissions economy by no later than 2050. Yet world leaders must be pressed to halt the use of fossil fuels.
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The Israel-Hamas war has enormously changed the political dynamic of the Jordanian-Israeli relationship. Although Jordan expressed sympathy toward the Israelis for the unimaginable butchery that Hamas inflicted on innocent Israeli civilians, Israel’s invasion of Gaza and the horrendous destruction and death have enraged the Jordanians to a level unseen between the two countries since they signed a peace treaty in 1994.
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The refugee crisis is one that will continue to plague Middle Eastern and European countries for years to come. Given that the ongoing violent conflicts are likely to intensify rather abate, and due to climate change coupled with poverty in the countries of origin, the prospect of dealing with this crisis in any effective way is not promising.
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Recently, the increasing violence in the West Bank compelled Jordan to strengthen its border security to prevent the escalation of violence from spilling over into its territory. Nevertheless, it could precipitate an influx of Palestinians into Jordan, which Amman wants to avoid. Israel must restate in an unmistakable tone that it respects Jordan’s sovereignty, and any resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will be separate and apart from and would not infringe in any way on Jordan’s independence, which Israel recognizes. Click here for more:
Israel-Jordan Relations In The Wake Of The Gaza War - Alon Ben-Meir
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Israel-Jordan Relations In The Wake Of The Gaza WarSee the Arabic translationAlthough the dire impact of the Israel-Hamas war has touched many countries in the region and beyond, no foreign country ha...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
The Economic Policy Institute reports that the economic security of Hispanic families has improved since being ‘severely impacted’ by the pandemic. The Hispanic unemployment rate, for example, has “declined by about three-quarters, from 18.8% in April 2020 to 4.6% in September 2023.” Yet, despite these gains, there remain significant income disparities, and Hispanic adults and children continue to grapple with higher levels of poverty than white, non-Hispanic families. While the median annual household income for Hispanic families inched upwards from $62,520 to $62,800 between 2021 and 2022, nevertheless, “Hispanic households still earned just 77 cents for every dollar earned by the median non-Hispanic white household.” One significant way to address these structural economic disparities is through unions and unionization, which empower Hispanic workers and workers more generally. Labor unions are associated with greater job satisfaction, as a 2021 study from the National Bureau of Economic Research found. With respect to Latino jobs, unions have contributed significantly to job security, and according to the Latino Policy & Politics Institute, “Latinos covered by labor union contracts exhibited greater employment stability and earned higher wages than their non-union counterparts over the course of the pandemic.” Ultimately, unions are a crucial “lever for promoting equity,” and with respect to Hispanic workers in particular the “transparent pay standards in union contracts… help reduce racial and ethnic pay disparities.”
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The news that the UN World Food Program will end its main assistance program in Syria in January 2024 could not have come at a worse time. Over 12 million people in Syria face persistent challenges in obtaining an adequate and consistent food supply. The Associated Press reports that donor fatigue and shrinking budgets are behind the withdrawal of assistance; earlier this year WFP already cut its assistance to serve only half of the 5.5 million Syrians it previously supported, and cash aid to Syrian refugees in Jordan was cut as well. In its most recent statement, WFP stated that food insecurity is “worse than ever before.” Now, more than ever, a united global effort is essential to bring relief to those caught in the crossfire and rebuild the shattered lives of the Syrian population. #war #syria
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At least ten (10)) children born to so-called “ISIS brides” from the UK have been quietly repatriated to Britain and put up for adoption from detention camps set up for women and children after the fall of ISIS. According to the Telegraph, the grandparents of one set of siblings who indicated that they would be willing to take custody of the children were declined. These children are not responsible for the actions of their parents, and many if not all have experienced unimaginable hardships. The UK has done well to repatriate children of British citizens and find suitable homes; this effort must continue to be supported, and the government must give the children and their future adoptive families support in light of their early years and give the children a chance for a better and more stable life.
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