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The Nobel Peace Center in Oslo, Norway: Trump’s allies are pressuring the committee to award him the prize, despite critics warning that his record undermines the spirit of peace the medal represents
Donald Trump’s campaign for the Nobel Prize
The case against the American president’s effort to win one of the world’s most coveted awards
Newspapers displayed on the streets of France, capturing the essence of daily life and media culture
Free expression at risk: CNews and media pluralism in France
How increased regulation threatens diversity of opinion and democratic principles
Smart city projects like NEOM in Saudi Arabia feature stunning elements such as waterfalls, lagoon water pools, and innovative lighting designs, showcasing the future of urban living
Saudi Arabia's journey toward a smarter society in 2024
Harnessing AI for progress and prosperity
On 4 September 2015, Syrian refugees staged a protest on the platform of Keleti railway station in Budapest, Hungary, amid the escalating refugee crisis in Central Europe
When multiculturalism meets politics
The dilemma of multiculturalism as a model for immigrant integration
Aerial view of wind turbines standing tall near a vast field, symbolizing the synergy between renewable energy and agriculture
Energy sovereignty in Europe: what's at stake?
Geopolitics as an catalyst for policy change
A shadowy figure quietly supports a litigant in a tense courtroom, symbolizing the hidden forces influencing modern legal battles
‘Third-party funding’ is running riot in European courts
European politicians seem worryingly unaware of apparent attempts to manipulate European courts
Two investors analyzing the markets outcomes to invest on startups
Where investors are putting their money in 2025
Everyday investors are using technology and values-driven strategies to rethink the future of finance
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are often considered assets in financial terms
From mobile money to Web3
Africa’s leap into the future of finance
Heavy rains in Somalia, coupled with recent disputes between clans, has resulted in over four thousand IDPs seeking shelter at an AMISOM military base near the town of Jowhar
The climate migration crisis: risks and opportunities
Understanding the impacts of climate-induced migration and the need for international legal protections
A professor wearing a black turtleneck sweater holds a silver MacBook while teaching in a classroom, encouraging active learning at the university
Bridging theory and practice in education
Innovative teaching methods to create more engaging and career-ready learning experiences
A connected world: stablecoins and regulation open new pathways for global trade
The GENIUS Act for crypto global transparency
Harnessing regulated stablecoins for global trade and financial inclusion
The Indian flag, the Indian army, and statues of national heroes symbolize the country's strength, pride, and rich history
The rise of far-right politics: global threat to democracy?
The impact of leaders like Meloni, Trump, Modi, and Milei on democracy and the political landscape in India
Spanish Armed Forces soldiers prepare weapon systems during Saber Strike 24 at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland, April 17, 2024. Defender is a U.S. European Command scheduled, U.S.
Spain’s defense dilemma: security and political resistance
Spain faces internal divisions and geopolitical shifts as the EU pursues military expansion
Organ transport team preparing to board an airplane
Egypt’s organ trade goes digital
Unverified claims linking influencers to trafficking expose a society caught between rumor, inequality, and illicit transplants
A woman gently holds a growing tree in her hand, symbolizing care for nature and growth
Corporate sustainability: dead & buried or just resting?
From shared value to greenhushing: tracing the rise and fall of a corporate ideal
CSTO collective peacekeeping forces in Kazakhstan 2022, Belarus soldier
Crisis of the CSTO: Russia’s waning security grip
Russia’s war in Ukraine exposes CSTO fractures, shifting loyalties, and declining influence in the post-Soviet space
The New York Times and Financial Times newspapers displayed on a stand in Paris, France, offering a glimpse into global news and finance saying "Trump storms back"
The U.S. foreign policy upheaval: back to the basics?
Trump-led changes in U.S. foreign policy have been years in the making
As smoke billows from the coal power station's steel drum, the complexity of the socio-economic impacts of transitioning away from coal becomes increasingly evident
Is the Just Transition a governance challenge?
Examining social, economic, and governance impacts of South Africa's shift from coal to renewables
Eco-city with wind turbines and green rooftops representing development that does not sacrifice the environmental good
The 21st century development agenda
Refining local solutions to address shared global challenges
A polar bear affected by global warming, alone by the water in a cold Arctic setting
Guns, gold, and glaciers
The Arctic as the new battleground for global powers
Almajiri boys engaged in learning Quranic verses and traditional education in Northern Nigeria
The Almajiri crisis: reforming education in Northern Nigeria
Addressing child begging and ensuring access to quality education amidst economic challenges
On Tuesday, June 23, 2020, President Donald J. Trump stood before a plaque near Yuma, Arizona, commemorating the completion of the 200th mile of the new border wall along the U.S.-Mexico border
Trump’s presidency: what to expect
A presidency poised for transformative policies amid deepening controversies and polarization
An allegorical painting of censorship and power: a cracked globe held in shadow, puppet strings above, and empty glowing screens reflecting how manipulation shapes what the world sees—and what it never hears
News that isn't news
Hidden truths behind the Western narrative
A table with the flags of Germany and China displayed on top of it
Germany’s port deal with China
From the failed “Energiewende” to the Hamburg port deal
President Ronald Reagan, First Lady Nancy Reagan, and Turkish President Kenan Evren, along with Senay Gurvit, pose on the North Portico before a state dinner on June 27, 1988
Military coups and their impact on voter behavior in Turkey
The influence of political turmoil on electoral trends and political alignments
Aerial view of Apple Park, Apple Inc.’s corporate headquarters in Cupertino, California. Its rooftop is lined with solar panels generating 17 MWp, making it one of the largest solar roofs in the world. This photo was taken from a Cessna 172M
Success lessons from innovation societies
Inside the ecosystems powering innovation from Silicon Valley to Singapore
Historic illustration of the Lobito Corridor deal, a century-old infrastructure vision still shaping Africa’s logistics debates today
Lobito Corridor and the endless struggle to connect Africa
Why Africa’s most-hyped corridor is nothing new and still hard to build
Walden Bello and Wolfgang Streeck discuss the current political and social landscape of Germany and Europe, including the rise of the AfD, immigration, the crisis of the left, and Europe's relationship with the United States and Russia
Interview with Wolfgang Streeck
Discussing the German question and Europe’s future
At Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, on August 15, 2025, President Donald J. Trump greeted Russian President Vladimir Putin for direct peace talks on the Ukraine conflict
The significance of the Trump–Putin talks in Alaska
Why this meeting could reshape Ukraine’s fate and deepen U.S.–Europe divides
A professional working remotely from a cozy café, blending productivity with a relaxed atmosphere
Work culture through the generations
From baby boomers to gen Z, shifting priorities are reshaping workplace norms
A vibrant marketplace by the bay, where prosperity sparkles on the surface while deeper inequities remain unseen
Miami: a city made by mass marketing
The making of a modern American metropolis through mass marketing and speculation
A person in an office analyzing and reviewing financial graphs for market insights
Stock market analysis: the impact of AI tools like DeepSeek
Advanced machine learning and predictive analytics shaping the future of investing in the US stock market
Yassine Mansouri and his strong strategic achievements that have brought Morocco into a new era
Morocco’s intelligence vanguard
How royal leadership and Yassine Mansouri’s vision turned Morocco into a global model for security
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Events in Economy & Politics

Changemakers: crafting a difference, exhibition view. Courtesy of the Museum of Australian Democracy
Changemakers, crafting a difference
13 Jan — 31 Dec 2025 at the Museum of Australian Democracy in Parkes, Australia
World War II Fighters. Courtesy of World War II Fighters
World War II Fighters
Permanent event at The Museum of Flight in Seattle, United States
Numismatic Collection. Courtesy of GNM
Numismatic Collection
Permanent event at the GNM in Nuremberg, Germany
Old Justice. Courtesy of GNM
Old Justice
Permanent event at the GNM in Nuremberg, Germany
Civil Rights, Exhibition view. Courtesy of LBJ Presidential Library
Civil Rights
Permanent event at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, United States
Docklands at War. Courtesy of Museum of London Docklands
Docklands at War
Permanent event at the Museum of London Docklands in London, United Kingdom
Coins, Medals and Monetary Tokens. Courtesy of Salzburg Museum
Coins, Medals and Monetary Tokens
Permanent event at the Salzburg Museum in Salzburg, Austria
The Legacy Gallery, Exhibition view. Courtesy of LBJ Presidential Library
The Legacy Gallery
Permanent event at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, United States
CF-104. Courtesy of The Military Museums
CF-104
Permanent event at The Military Museums in Calgary, Canada
Holtgrewe WWI Model Collection. Courtesy of The Museum of Flight
Holtgrewe WWI Model Collection
Permanent event at The Museum of Flight in Seattle, United States
The Oval Office. Courtesy of LBJ Presidential Library
The Oval Office
Permanent event at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, United States
Democracy. Are you in? Exhibition view. Courtesy of the Museum of Australian Democracy
Democracy. Are you in?
Permanent event at the Museum of Australian Democracy in Parkes, Australia
Notre raison d’être. Courtesy of Musée de la Banque du Canada
Notre raison d’être
Permanent event at the Musée de la Banque du Canada in Ottawa, Canada
Blueprint, exhibition view. Courtesy of the Museum of Australian Democracy
Blueprint
Permanent event at the Museum of Australian Democracy in Parkes, Australia
November 22, 1963, Exhibition view. Courtesy of LBJ Presidential Library
November 22, 1963
Permanent event at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, United States
Social Justice Gallery, Exhibition view. Courtesy of LBJ Presidential Library
Social Justice Gallery
Permanent event at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, United States
Democracy DNA, exhibition view. Courtesy of Museum of Australian Democracy
Democracy DNA
Permanent event at the Museum of Australian Democracy in Parkes, Australia
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