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The U.S. and the UK Support Human Rights for Some but Not for Others
August 17, 2021
When human rights are brought to the attention of the authorities in Washington and London it’s money and military “partnership” that matter. Not people.
Britain Says It Wants ‘To Defend Human Rights Across The Globe’ But Is Selective About Its Support
February 10, 2021
The “defence of human rights” by the government of Boris Johnson is a charade, and the treatment of the Chagos Islanders is cruel and loathsome.
Paradise Islands and Britain’s Human Rights Hypocrisy
January 7, 2020
As the Middle East lurches to deeper chaos, the light has shifted from the countless millions of other people deserving attention and compassion.
Trump Doubles Down on His Island-Buying Spree
September 1, 2019
There is sudden rush by countries for island real estate. Some of this “island fever” is driven by global climate change. Some countries are looking for strategic advantages in a new geo-political order.
