South Africa: The Ambiguities of a Middle Power
Global Policy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT South Africa represents an interesting species of a middle power. This derives from its inherited economic muscle as Africa's powerhouse and the liberation struggle against apartheid, both of which have shaped its democratic transition. The traditions of liberation and democracy, in turn, have profoundly influenced how South Africa has ...
Garth L. le Pere
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Editorial: Science diplomacy and neocolonialism: lessons from the field with a view to the future. [PDF]
Front Public HealthBayoumi R, Bosqui T, Awad A, Dajani R.
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Active Yet Cautious: How Middle States Navigate Status in the Universal Periodic Review
Global Policy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This article examines how states positioned in the middle of the international status hierarchy behave in the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR). While the UPR was established as a cooperative mechanism to move away from confrontational naming and shaming, in practice it has become a reputational arena where states strategically ...
Chun‐Young Park
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Minds without borders: integrating social psychology into global health diplomacy. [PDF]
Front Public HealthKnab N, Bajbouj M.
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Toxic Lead Pigment Exports From Rich to Poor Countries
Global Policy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Lead poisoning affects one in three children globally, with large but neglected impacts on health and education. One important source of exposure is the use of lead as a pigment in the form of lead chromates, in paints, plastics, and even food. Lead chromates are toxic and safe alternatives exist: Its continued use is effectively prohibited in
Rory Todd +2 more
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Public health disinformation, conflict, and disease outbreaks: a global narrative integrative review to guide new directions for health diplomacy. [PDF]
Glob Health ActionPeters LER +3 more
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Addiction, EarlyView.Abstract Background and aims Tobacco‐free nicotine pouches (NPs) are oral nicotine products promoted by manufacturers and some researchers as tools that may reduce nicotine cravings and support smoking reduction or cessation. However, evidence regarding their actual clinical impact remains limited.
Javad Heshmati +6 more
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Global health at a crossroads: training the next generation of global health practitioners for a post-aid era. [PDF]
J Glob HealthWu F, Zhao J.
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‘I'd rather have worse gums than worse lungs’: Young people's views of nicotine pouches in the UK
Addiction, EarlyView.Abstract Background and aims Nicotine pouches entered the UK market in 2019. Although research has shown that young people's prevalence of use has been low, it has been reported to be increasing and a cause for concern. This paper reports the findings of the first qualitative study in the UK to explore the views of 14–16 year olds' knowledge, awareness
Andy MacGregor +7 more
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