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A satellite receiver supporting long-distance communications, reflecting the expanding role of cyberspace in international security
Artificial intelligence and cyberwarfare
How AI is changing modern warfare and why global legal frameworks are struggling to keep pace
Members and supporters of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community, some wearing masks, participate in a Pride March rally in Bangalore, India, on Sunday, November 22, 2015
Legislating identity: India’s transgender rights paradox
How the 2019 Transgender Persons Act turned a promise of recognition into a battle over dignity, autonomy, and constitutional rights
Demonstration in Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires, Argentina, on December 9 and 10, 1982, demanding the safe return of the disappeared detainees, the restitution of children to their legitimate families, and freedom for political prisoners
Argentina’s memory wars under Javier Milei
Fifty years after the dictatorship, Argentina’s commitment to memory, truth, and justice faces growing political pressure
The modern skyline of Santiago, Chile framed by the Andes, symbolising the country’s effort to preserve strategic independence in a world of competing powers
Non-aligned in a world that no longer exists
The history of the NAM and Chile's withdrawal raises difficult questions about sovereignty, alliances and foreign-policy independence
The author holds that the established elites ignored the right-wing populist chats conducted in the new social media, which played the role of a Trojan horse during the 2016 election year. Painting: “View of the burning Troy” (ca. 1760–1769) by Johann Georg Trautmann. Collections of the Grand Dukes of Baden, Karlsruhe, Germany
Dark party politics
On the failure of the elites to stop Trump’s Trojan horse of populism
The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States of America. It superseded the Articles of Confederation, the nation's first constitution, on March 4, 1789
The 28th amendment at the crossroads
Will America rewrite its Constitution for the people or for the powerful?
An estimated 60,000 people crossed from Morocco into Ceuta, overwhelming local authorities and triggering a humanitarian and border security crisis
The sea between Morocco and Ceuta
A reflection on migration, political narratives, and the human lives caught between them
Reflection of pedestrians carrying umbrellas in a glass window facade, Bulgaria
Leaving corruption behind: the search for dignity
Corruption, lost trust, and the pursuit of fairness in the migration journeys of young Bulgarians
The box that ends up on your doorstep is both a product and a key participant on the technical side of the shipping process
The hidden tech behind every package you unbox
The engineering required to transport fragile goods across a global supply chain is a multidisciplinary feat
A crowd of protesters gathers at a political demonstration, holding signs and expressing their frustration
How did conservatives become such whiny babies?
The transformation of philosophical conservatism into grievance and resentment
A humanitarian worker providing food assistance to a homeless man, representing efforts to uphold the right to food
Rethinking food poverty
Why access to food is rarely mentioned in the multidimensional definitions of poverty
An Indian man gives his child water to stay hydrated during extreme summer heat, highlighting the risks of dehydration and heat exhaustio
Surviving the Indian summer
How extreme heat reshapes daily life—and the essential do’s and don’ts to stay safe, healthy, and prepared
A screengrab of a refugee camp from the report “Number of Refugees Who Fled Sudan for Chad Doubles in One Week”, Chad
Purity, perception, and the ethics of war
How cultural frameworks shape moral judgment, division, and empathy in conflict
Asian homosexual couple embracing and hugging each other against a gray background
The Filipino LGBTQIA+ paradox in the Netherlands
The freedom we carried, the prison we kept
A professional reviewing a project workflow board, representing the importance of building systems that support consistent execution
Why goals fail without systems
Why reviewing your progress is the first step toward meaningful execution and growth
The Uprising (1931) is a portable fresco by Mexican artist Diego Rivera. Measuring 74 x 94 1/8 inches, it was created on reinforced cement in a steel framework during his historic retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, USA
The recolonization of Latin America
New forms of political interference from Venezuela to Honduras and Colombia
Business professionals collaborate in a modern office, reflecting the interconnected nature of innovation ecosystems and strategic decision-making
Innovation ecosystems and the politics of progress
Understanding the role of institutions, policy, and governance in modern innovation
Far-right networks exploit romanticized patriotic myths like the one depicted in this painting (The Spirit of ’76, by Archibald Willard, 1875) to construct a shared nationalist identity and achieve cultural dominance
Ideas matter, even foolish ones
Economic insecurity creates fertile ground for extreme conservative ideologies
The dawn of the hybrid workforce: A manager orchestrates a seamless flow between human expertise and humanoid precision on a high-tech factory floor in 2026
The rise of the humanoid workforce
Why 2026 marks a turning point for physical AI, and how managers must adapt to leading teams of humans and machines
Execution by Guillotine in Paris during the French Revolution, 1790s is a 1793–1807 oil painting by Pierre-Antoine Demachy (1723–1807), depicting a public execution at the Place de la Révolution (modern Place de la Concorde)
The psychology of the masses
From revolutions to social media, how collective emotion shapes political power and human behaviour
A realistic visual reflection of political economy, showing how government decisions, economic activity, and ordinary citizens remain deeply connected in shaping the life of a nation
Politics, economics, and everyday life
From employment and public spending to inequality and governance, political economy affects how societies grow or decline
A solitary figure stands before a surveilled city, where security and control blur the boundaries of freedom
The mirage of absolute security
The pursuit of safety and the rise of a permanent state of exception
Pedestrians moving through a commercial district surrounded by Moroccan and international businesses in Tangier, Morocco, representing the diverse communities shaped by migration and mobility
Morocco and the challenge of irregular migration
How geography, security cooperation, migration policy, and international responsibility shape Morocco’s approach
People standing outside a public office with no visible progress, showing the hidden economic cost of lost time
The politics of waiting: how bureaucracy shapes daily life 
Why delays, queues, and endless “processing” have become one of the most powerful and invisible forces in modern economies 
A community-led meeting in an urban neighborhood, where citizens, activists, and local stakeholders come together to discuss development priorities, reflecting the growing role of civil society in shaping sustainable change
The limits of the current development paradigm
How ignoring civil society and avoiding political change has stalled sustainable development
A Ukrainian soldier holds a Punisher drone used by Ukrainian forces
Are Western hopes driving Ukraine towards collapse?
The limits of drone warfare and the growing urgency of diplomacy
Crowds in Gao, Mali, form a guard of honour for humanitarian workers who arrived by plane in April to assess local needs
The global struggle for human rights
From conflict to accountability, why international cooperation matters more than ever
The streets and skyline of Buenos Aires in Argentina, presenting a nation shaped by both historical memory and contemporary change
Argentina: the country of Schrödinger
The 2026 World Cup reveals how football became a battleground for nationalism, racism, colonial memory, and political power
A damaged coastal landscape marked by exposed mangrove roots, reflecting the vulnerability of coastal ecosystems to changing climate conditions
A guide to resilience in the age of El Niño
How collaboration across sectors can improve resilience against El Niño and other climate-driven risks
Cortés y La Malinche (1926) is a famous fresco by Mexican muralist José Clemente Orozco. Located at the Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso in Mexico
Latin America: the great laboratory
Centuries of oppression, resistance, revolution, and the struggle for sovereignty
Seoul's expansive skyline stretching beyond the Han River, reflecting a nation that invested in capability before prosperity
The South Korea playbook
How to run a country like a long-term business
Coastal part of Amadiba territory @ Ashish Kothari
Amadiba's youth defending the future
How a new generation is protecting ancestral lands while building sustainable livelihoods in South Africa
Victory Day celebrations in Simferopol, occupied Crimea, 2019, where pro-Russian displays and military symbolism reinforced Moscow’s control over the annexed peninsula
Crimea 2014: propaganda, power, and hybrid warfare
Analyzing the fusion of digital influence operations and limited military intervention in Russia’s seizure of Crimea
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Events in Economy & Politics

The Coin Cabinet. Courtesy of MNHA
The Coin Cabinet
Permanent event at the MNHA in Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Civil Rights, Exhibition view. Courtesy of LBJ Presidential Library
Civil Rights
Permanent event at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, United States
The House of Signatories. Courtesy of Lietuvos nacionalinis muziejus
The House of Signatories
Permanent event at the Lietuvos nacionalinis muziejus in Vilnius, Lithuania
November 22, 1963, Exhibition view. Courtesy of LBJ Presidential Library
November 22, 1963
Permanent event at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, United States
Western Estonia. Courtesy of Estonian Open Air Museum
Western Estonia
Permanent event at the Estonian Open Air Museum in Tallinn, Estonia
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
Holtgrewe WWII Model Collection. Courtesy of The Museum of Flight
Holtgrewe WWII Model Collection
Permanent event at The Museum of Flight in Seattle, 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
The Legacy Gallery, Exhibition view. Courtesy of LBJ Presidential Library
The Legacy Gallery
Permanent event at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, United States
Blueprint, exhibition view. Courtesy of the Museum of Australian Democracy
Blueprint
Permanent event at the Museum of Australian Democracy in Parkes, Australia
Federal President's Prize. Courtesy of Deutsches Museum
Federal President's Prize
Permanent event at the Deutsches Museum in Munich, Germany
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
Republic and Dictatorship. Courtesy of Heeresgeschichtliches Museum
Republic and Dictatorship
Permanent event at the Heeresgeschichtliches Museum in Vienna, Austria
HMCS Huron. Courtesy of The Military Museums
HMCS Huron
Permanent event at The Military Museums in Calgary, Canada
Docklands at War. Courtesy of Museum of London Docklands
Docklands at War
Permanent event at the Museum of London Docklands in London, United Kingdom
Old Justice. Courtesy of GNM
Old Justice
Permanent event at the GNM in Nuremberg, Germany
Social Justice Gallery, Exhibition view. Courtesy of LBJ Presidential Library
Social Justice Gallery
Permanent event at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, United States
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