Web Links

Discovering Colombia's rare flora and fauna
An expedition of top UK botanists into previously unexplored rainforest in Colombia found rare species.
Coronavirus: The misinformation circulating in Africa about Covid-19
We examine claims of bribes and poison, a positive virus test that was not and anti-virus "badges".
Lessons from Asia's new virus spikes
Asia was the first to experience the virus, the first to exit lockdown, and now has new spikes.
Coronavirus: Brazil's domestic workers cut adrift in pandemic
The coronavirus outbreak has left millions of poorer workers out of work and unable to earn a living.
Coronavirus: How map hacks and buttocks helped Taiwan fight Covid-19
Taiwan credits civic hackers and memes with helping keep down the coronavirus death toll.
Why firms are speaking out about racism
The outpouring of support for protesters from corporate America is a marked shift.
Coronavirus: Paris returns to cafe life with new normal
Unrecognisable by its emptiness during lockdown, Paris rediscovers its raison d'être.
Why I decided not to watch the video
For many black people, videos featuring the killing of other black people can be deeply traumatic.
George Floyd: Thousands protest against racism in Washington DC
Rallies gather in Washington DC as protests sparked by George Floyd's death go into a 12th day.
Two Buffalo policemen charged for shoving 75-year-old protester
The officers filmed pushing a man, 75, to the ground have been charged with second degree-assault.

Web Links

Here are a few weblinks to some of the organisations with which we are associated; we hope that they are of interest to you.

Open Democracy Free thinking for the world www.opendemocracy.net

Chatham House The home of the Royal Institute for International Affairs www.chathamhouse.org

Royal United Services Institute An independent think tank engaged in cutting edge defence and security research www.rusi.org

Crown Agents International consultancy services www.crownagents.com

Others that you may wish to visit

The World Customs Organisation www.wcoomd.org

The World Trade Organisation www.wto.org

The World Bank www.worldbank.org

The International Monetary Fund www.imf.org

Transparency International www.transparency.org.uk

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