A reinvigorated NAM for a multipolar world

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Issue No. 263 (Jul 2012) Click on cover to download the magazine (PDF) COVER: A reinvigorated NAM for a multipolar world* A summit that revitalised the Non-Aligned Movement The reinvigoration of the Non-Aligned Movement was the result of a strong desire of developing countries to have their own say in decision-making in a multipolar world. By Martin Khor Non-aligned nations face new challenges A former diplomat reflects on the past experience of the Non-Aligned Movement and considers the challenges ahead. By Ernest Corea Non-Aligned Movement: Not a dead horse The Tehran summit and its achievements attest to the continuing vitality of the Non-Aligned Movement. By Mahmood Hasan Non-aligned summit belies isolation of Iran The success of the Tehran summit is testament that the US-led moves to isolate Iran have failed. By Dilip Hiro Still relevant after all these years For developing countries, solidarity within the Non-Aligned Movement is essential in order to secure a higher level of political, economic and technological development. By KN Hari Kumar The new Non-Aligned Movement: Multipolar and regional The emergent politics of the Non-Aligned Movement will be defined by multipolarity and regionalism. By Vijay Prashad The Tehran Declaration The following declaration sums up the Tehran summit's perspective and demands on some key international issues. ECOLOGY The Avon Lady comes collecting Asian medicinal plants There is an urgent need for affected countries and communities to assert their rights to their biodiversity and traditional knowledge. By Edward Hammond Africa's land grabs: A disaster in waiting The scramble for Africa's farmlands could have catastrophic consequences. By Alex Awiti HEALTH & SAFETY Overcoming patents on unaffordable drugs There are some positive moves by some developing countries to address the problem of the high cost of vital patented drugs.	ECONOMICS Free-market myths Myanmar should avoid hasty amendments to its foreign investment laws based on popular misconceptions and myths about the nature of such investments. By Rick Rowden Campaigners slam 'vulture fund' attack on Argentina The recent seizure of an Argentine naval ship in Ghana by a vulture fund has served to highlight the nefarious role of such funds. MEDIA Burying the most important news on Iran's nuclear programme? Western media reports on Iran have invariably betrayed an ominous slant, such as in their news concerning its nuclear programme and its attitude to nuclear disarmament. By Peter Hart WORLD AFFAIRS Monopolising war? What America knows how to do best Washington may be permanently at war all over the world but astonishingly enough, the American people are almost wholly detached from all that is being done in their name. By Tom Engelhardt Renegotiating nationalisation in Bolivia's Colquiri mine The real challenge in ensuring durable peace in Bolivian mines is to articulate a mining code to reconcile competing interests. By Emily Achtenberg HUMAN RIGHTS Involuntary sterilisation threatens rights of disabled women Involuntary sterilisation of disabled women, often from marginalised groups and communities, is a worldwide problem. By Gosia Stawecka WOMEN Indigenous women seek the political kingdom Bolivia has seen great progress in terms of women's participation in politics. By Jenny Cartagena Torrico VIEWPOINT The elevation of the rich In Britain, the rich and super-rich have once again taken on the mantle of those born to rule. By Jeremy Seabrook For subscription and enquiries: THIRD WORLD NETWORK 131 Jalan Macalister, 10400 Penang, Malaysia. Tel: 60-4-2266728/2266159; Fax: 60-4-2264505; Email: twnet@po.jaring.my Third World Resurgence Page Third World Resurgence Page
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