Global IssuesAnnouncement of new and updated content on the globalissues.org web site. GlobalIssues.org is a web site attempting to look at various global issues to show they are inter-related.Fake news: widespread use of pre-packaged video news releases- April 17, 2006 Media stations are increasingly using video news releases (pre-packaged content created by broadcast PR firms or by publicists within corporations or government agencies) in such a way that government propaganda, corporate advertising or public relations looks like genuine news for the viewing public.http://www.globalissues.org/HumanRights/Media/Manipulation.asp Brain Drain of Workers from Poor to Rich Countries- April 14, 2006 Brain drain is a problem for many poor countries losing skilled workers to richer countries. In healthcare, the effects can often be seen vividly. For example, in many rich countries, up to one third of doctors may be from abroad, many from Sub-Sahara Africa, while many African countries have as little as 500 doctors serving their entire population. Reasons for this brain drain vary, ranging from poor conditions domestically to attractive opportunities and active enticement from abroad.http://www.globalissues.org/TradeRelated/Development/braindrain/ Americas war on the web- April 5, 2006 This article looks at the Pentagons plan to dominate the internet and other forms of media and global communication in the event of war, and to block enemy propaganda while also disseminating their own.http://www.globalissues.org/Geopolitics/WarOnTerror/WarOnWeb.asp Tony Blair uses spin and fear in War on Terror- April 2, 2006 While probably not a new claim, a documentary in the UK some weeks ago showed how Tony Blair, the police, and even parts of the media have all contributed to fabrications, spin, and lies in the war on terror. For example, there was no Ricin discovered in the so-called Ricin plotalthough it was used by the British government and raised as part of the US presentation in February 2003 at the UN Security Council to justify war on Iraq. A plot to blow up Manchester Uniteds football (soccer) stadium..http://www.globalissues.org/Geopolitics/WarOnTerror/BlairSpinFear.asp |