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Panama suspends diplomatic ties with so-called ‘sadr’

The Republic of Panama decided on Thursday to suspend its diplomatic relations with the self-proclaimed ‘sadr’. “In accordance with the rules of international law, the government of Panama has decided to suspend, as of today (Thursday), diplomatic relations” with the self-proclaimed ‘sadr’, the Panamanian ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement. “The Republic of […]

Overfishing, declining stocks behind Morocco’s ban on frozen sardines exports

The Moroccan government ordered a temporary suspension of frozen sardine exports, as part of a broader plan to strengthen national food security and protect a marine resource under mounting pressure, according to a recent analysis.   The decision was first explained by the ministry in charge as a move to raise annual national fish consumption […]

China –the Indispensable Game- Changer of the Post-Crisis Global Economy

The upshots of the global financial crisis are long to list. In a catchy word, they are condensed in the phrase “shift to the East”. Driven by the increasing power and strength of emerging market economies, the timing and extent of the shift raise questions over what real objectives the new players are set to […]