The Opioid Addiction Crisis & U.S. National Security — Global Issues

The Opioid Addiction Crisis & U.S. National Security — Global Issues

Opinion by Purnaka de Silva, Geetika Chandwani (new york) Friday, February 10, 2023 Inter Press Service NEW YORK, Feb 10 (IPS) – The opioid addiction crisis in the United States is an acute public health emergency and a profound threat to national security – which is caused by the over-prescription, misuse,…

United Nations Security Council, International Security & Human Security — Global Issues

United Nations Security Council, International Security & Human Security — Global Issues

A Security Council meeting in progress. Credit: United Nations Opinion by Purnaka de Silva (new york) Wednesday, January 25, 2023 Inter Press Service NEW YORK, Jan 25 (IPS) – The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is the principal organ within the United Nations System that is mandated under the tenets of…

UN Secretary-General Must be Non-Risk Averse, & Play a More Pivotal and Active Role — Global Issues

UN Secretary-General Must be Non-Risk Averse, & Play a More Pivotal and Active Role — Global Issues

Opinion by Purnaka de Silva (new york) Tuesday, May 10, 2022 Inter Press Service NEW YORK, May 10 (IPS) – “Whatever the circle of hell in which we live, I think we are free to break out of it.” – Jean-Paul Sartre, Preface to the Deutsche Gramaphon recording of No Exit…