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Shared by Tom McDermott We don't often think of the first Trump administration as one showing good foreign policy. This argues that in fact the administration accomplished quite a few very positive steps. The real mystery is why he so quickly threw away that legacy at the outset of his second administration.

Shared by Tom McDermott Click here for the article Summary UNFPA’s renewal of a 2016 memorandum of understanding with Israel’s development agency MASHAV on 11 June 2025 triggered a storm of internal protest. More than 150 staff signed a petition arguing the MoU jeopardizes the agency’s neutrality, credibility, and the safety of personnel working in Gaza, where Israeli attacks have left tens of thousands dead and devastated health infrastructure.

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The CoE Design Team sent out a message on 30 June in preparation for a global conversation on 1 July.

Shared by Tom McDermott Drastic cuts to an already fragile social safety net in the US are looming. The article points to the absence of a right for children's access to health care in the US as a key reason.

Shared by Tom McDermott Last week we posted an article and link to the Jubilee Report: Tackling the Debt and Development Crises .  The article below ties closely to the issues discussed in the Jubilee Report, including how can countries escape from unsustainable debt traps? 

 

Article shared by Fouad Kronfol More disquieting news about the dangers of techno-politics and what is affecting humans. Nobody seems to have answers to this new menace to humanity.