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2020
UN-aligned Appoints New Senior Administrator
Ms. Ruby Goldenberg: The new UN-aligned Administrator Ms.
China
The Use of Chinese Medicine in Treating Covid-19
China is promoting the use of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in the fight against the COVID-19 epidemic, and has even donated traditional Chinese medicine to a handful of countries. This may all be in good will, however studies suggest that there are serious side effects to the use of traditional Chinese medicine.
Waste and Mismanagement: The Devil in the Detail That is Back to Haunt us!
Creation often leaves a hidden trail of waste. Unlike nature’s cycle, much of our artificial refuse resists renewal, threatening the environment. This article highlights the overlooked role of waste in creation and explores creative solutions to turn it from problem to asset.
The New Human Rights Series – There Must be no Monopoly on the Truth
As the Environmental Priorities Series comes to its sixth and last issue, we sincerely thank all of our readers and authors for their generous support and contributions. It is because of you that The Gordian magazine has developed into its current form and has become a platform for members to express their thoughts and ideas.
The Gordian – June Issue, vol 2
In the last issue of the Environmental Priority series, we talk about waste and its management. We also give you some ideas on how you can transform waste or avoid it completely. This issue contains more exclusive reports by Jonna Lappalainen, Rahima El-Harak, Nayry Ignarkea and Anahita Ahmadi.
Iran
Sheep Shearing Amongst the Nomads of Kurdistan - in pictures
Anahita Ahmadi travelled to distant lands of Kurdistan to observe a small portion of Iranian Nomads’ life. Iranian nomads work extremely hard, but they also lead extraordinary lives with individual and unique dreams. Anahita has provided us with the opportunity to take a short glance at their mysterious lives.
China
Document no. 3 and what it reveals about the Chinese Communist Party
China is lying about the coronavirus, document no.3 reveals Where we are The global pandemic known as the coronavirus Pandemic started in December in Wuhan China, and as of 26th of April, 210 countries and territories have been affected by the virus, close to 3 million people have been diagnosed with the disease, and more than 200,000 people have tragically passed away of the virus. In late January Dr.
Psychology
Imposter Syndrome
There are many reasons why some of us choose to set up life in a new country. The prospect offers numerous benefits, such as satisfying a yearning for exploration, self-improvement or a higher standard of living.
Literature
The Bluster of Arrogance
Popular leaders nowadays seem to owe their success to noise, aggression and self-aggrandisement. I call this the Cassius Clay syndrome.
UN-aligned becomes one year old!
UN-aligned is one year old this month! The seed was sown some years ago in China and developed thanks to the dedication of like-minded people. We have gone from 22 Foundation Members to hundreds of followers from around the world: some are full members, others are subscribers, while many follow us on Facebook.
The Gordian - May Issue, vol 2
Sea level rise is set to challenge human civilisation for centuries to come. In this issue of the Gordian we discuss various aspects about the rise of sea levels, including: causes, consequences and a potential way out. This issue contains more exclusive reports by Molly Perkins, Alex Liberto and other UN-aligned members.
Become a Voice in UN-aligned and The Gordian Magazine
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The Gordian - April Issue, vol 2
In this issue of the Gordian we cover various topics about water. We will also take a closer look at a few ways to deal with misbehaving artists and their work. The issue contains more exclusive reports by Jonna Lappalainen and Alex Liberto.
Changes to the way our readers will be experiencing the Gordian magazine
So far The Gordian magazine has been presented in a PDF format sent to your email on a monthly basis. While this may have been perfect for readers who printed our magazine on traditional paper or those who used computer devices with bigger screens, such as laptops or tablets, mobile users often had to pinch and zoom on a specific section of the page in order to see a paragraph of text.
The Gordian – March Issue, vol 2
This issue of The Gordian includes some examples of the damage certain high-profile companies have caused to human health and the environment. We also take a closer look at Russian tourist visas and their importance in international relations. This issue contains exclusive reporting by Zhi Wang and Ruby Goldenberg.
Russia
The importance of accessible tourist visas to balance our perception of Russia
In February 2020, Russia announced that it would soon be offering a simplified and cheaper online visa application for tourists from EU countries. If you were asked to describe Russia, your immediate thoughts may be of snow, bears and vodka.
United Kingdom
An end to the “Fairytales of Eternal Economic Growth”
On Thursday 27th February, a British appeals court ruled that a planned expansion of Heathrow airport is unconstitutional because the planning process was not in accordance with the government’s own climate policies set out in the Paris Agreement. Lords Justice Lindblom, Singh and Haddon-Cave ruled that when setting out their support for the measures in their National Policy Statement (NPS), the government did not take adequate account of its contribution to the Paris Agreement on climate change.
Music
Defining modern American music: The story of Ruth Crawford Seeger
From its early foundations, American music had a European character stamped on it by the American academic musical establishment, which itself was a product of the late 19th century. Before the 1870s, there was virtually no such thing as a music course at the universities; higher educational institutions were reserved for classes in science, history, and languages.
Music
Women Composers in the Western Tradition
The history of western classical music has traditionally been the province of male composers making music for the aristocracy. Rather than due to nonexistence, the absence of women in the standard music histories has been the result of the common practices of musicologists of the past.
“Klaatu barada nikto”
These words are taken from the classic 1951 film directed by Robert Wise: The Day the Earth Stood Still. The film, based on a short story by Harry Bates, is about an alien, Klaatu, who comes to earth in order to warn humanity of its pending obliteration by an interplanetary police force, unless it mends its destructive ways.
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