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Stop the Genocide, Free Palestine, 2023 protest in support of Palestinians, Finland
Palestine’s genocide and global silence
How Israel’s policies, US protection, and global inaction perpetuate an unfolding tragedy
Janis Ehling, General Secretary of Germany’s Die Linke
Interview with Die Linke's Janis Ehling
“We rose like the phoenix from the ashes”: the man behind the party’s come-from-behind victory in the February 2025 Bundestag elections
Young woman preparing a bespoke Andersen home EV charger to power her fully electric Jaguar I-Pace
The future of transport and global society
From the horseless carriage to human-less driving
Charlie Kirk speaking with attendees at the Grand Canyon University “You’re Being Brainwashed” tour stop in Phoenix, Arizona, October 28, 2024, USA
The death of dialogue: losing Charlie Kirk
On society’s loss of trust, nuance, and our belief in human good
Bold, confrontational, and visually arresting: Ramparts covers from the 1960s and ’70s captured the urgency of the New Left, taking aim at war, racism, and state power
Ramparts Magazine and the New Left’s lost voice
The rise and fall of the voice for revolutionary change in 1960s America
A young boy gazing out from the window of a refugee camp tent, symbolizing the hardship and uncertainty faced by displaced Syrian families
Biopolitics & the asylum process in The Beekeeper of Aleppo
Trauma, dehumanization, and the refugee experience through Christy Lefteri’s fictional lens
The scream of humanity in an age of digital domination
The technocratic assault of AI
The silent construction of a power technostructure
Canvas painting at the African Craft Village offers a vibrant display of local creativity
The real Africa won't fit your frame
A continent too vast for your stereotypes
Francisco Rizi, Auto-da-fé in Plaza Mayor, Madrid, Spain
Cancellation, inquisition, and fatwa
Existential and conceptual clarifications
A man stands among the destroyed ruins of his hometown in Idlib, Syria
Why international institutions fail on global issues
Weak enforcement, power imbalances, and outdated structures undermine global governance
A picture of the meeting of Russian President Vladimir Putin with Ayatollah Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Revolution of Iran
The Iran blowback and what it means for Russia
As Iran weakens facing Israel and the U.S., Russia watches uneasily
Nakitela Epur is pictured with her eleven-month-old daughter, Epuu, who is recovering well after being treated for acute malnutrition in the pediatric ward in Lodwar District Hospital, in Kenya's northern Turkana county
Health, nutrition and sustainable development
Old paradigms, embracing new frameworks for lasting change
A hand pouring sand out, reflecting how peace sometimes requires us to loosen our grip on old troubles
The Abraham Accords’ new dawn
Handshakes across the desert
Displaced people try to return to the northern Gaza Strip, 2024, Palestine
The fraud of the two-state solution
A diplomatic ruse that entrenches apartheid
In 2024, President Biden poses for a family photo with NATO leaders in Washington, D.C, USA
The evolving role of NATO in the Black Sea region
NATO's role in promoting regional stability and security
Former US first lady Eleanor Roosevelt holding the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1949
The MAGA destruction of human dignity
A challenge to the very heart of civilization
A man cools off with a garden hose shower during the 2011 summer heat wave
Climate change and mental health
Unseen battles of the mind and home in an overheated world
A Tin Man’s lament: the missing heart in global leadership
If I only had a heart: finding peace in a war-torn age
What the Tin Man, ancient scriptures, and today’s global conflicts reveal about our moral crossroads
Mines in the Congo employ child workers like Patrice, 15, who began mining at the age of eight
Global climate tipping points and rising risks
From solar power to EVs and climate finance, how shifts are reshaping our future
Silhouettes of people stand against a backdrop of AI circuits and government symbols, reflecting the tension between technology, politics, and community
Roberto Siconolfi on Trump’s revolution from above
Politics, technology, and the shifting balance between state power and communities
Digital networks are reshaping borders and creating new spaces for global collaboration
The territorial dimensions of development
Reimagining global governance in a networked world
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 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
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
Understanding the geostrategic situation in Latin America requires abandoning the classic frameworks of interpretation and assuming that we are facing a form of covert and prolonged war
For a geostrategic upgrade
The invisible architecture of power in Latin America and the decline of traditional strategic thinking
Albania’s constitutional court approved a migration deal with Italy
Fortress Europe: the crisis of hospitality and asylum reform
Examining the impact of the 'Safe Third Countries' deal on Europe's migration policies and ethics
Visitors at the arch of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima, Japan
The spinning coin: nuclear memory and social dementia
Eighty years after Hiroshima and Nagasaki, a call for reason, empathy, and global renewal in an age shadowed by war, climate crisis, and moral drift
A pump jack extracting crude oil against the backdrop of a sunset
What US-Russia energy opportunities is Trump eyeing?
The recent favors and concessions to Putin have a purpose: business
A marijuana leaf resting atop a surface reminiscent of a map, representing more countries accepting the benefits of the plant
The global shift towards marijuana legalization
A case for the Philippines
A man climbing a light tower during protests in Paris, France
Human rights activism in the era of capitalism
The flaws and mobilizing for systemic change
Tourists taking a selfie in front of the Shah-Do Shamshira Mosque in Kabul, Afghanistan
Afghanistan and the forgotten wars: a crisis in silence
Decades of war, Taliban rule, and the world’s silent witness
A colourful world that is surrounded by masses not paying attention to it, showing the fractured reality of our world, one with chances for increased instability
The revival of geopolitical blocs
NATO, BRICS, and a fractured world order
Rituals create shared experiences that bring people together and brands can foster a sense of belonging and connection through meaningful traditions
Cultivating loyalty through rituals
Building lasting connections between brands and audiences
A young woman stands on a green grass field under daylight in Kashmir, India
Kashmir and Central Asian relations
A tapestry of trade, power, and passage
A group of people stands atop a hill, proudly holding the flag of China, with Beijing in the background
China’s shift: from BRI to GDI
China’s evolving foreign policy and sustainable multilateralism
A powerful visual metaphor for modern propaganda: disinformation as the new bullet, weaponized through media, politics, and digital influence
The political use of disinformation
How lies became the new weapon of power
Deccan Development Society (India) farmers - climate transition needs to support agroecological alternatives like these @ Ashish Kothari
The world’s highest court plugs for climate action
But will the world’s powerful elite heed it?
A man in a gray long-sleeved shirt rests his head on the table, crying at work
LinkedIn’s shift toward drama over expertise
How the platform’s algorithm is amplifying emotional storytelling—and what that means for the future of professional content
Humanity gazing up at planet Earth, emphasizing our shared planetary home and the need to unite as one global community to address our common challenges
Without answers, we must nevertheless struggle for the light
A path to peace and freedom through common humanity
Protesters holding signs that read 'Police Brutality' stand defiantly in front of a line of police officers
The silent erosion of freedom
A journalist's reckoning with police brutality and authoritarianism in Germany
A planet divided: one half teeming with life, the other scorched by imbalance—echoing the urgent call to restore harmony
Koyaanisqatsi: life out of balance
Without heart, love, and respect, the world collapses
The painting depicts an idealized battle near the Temple of Zeus and the Acropolis of Athens. The Greek leader (left to center) resembles Georgios Karaiskakis. During the 1825-1828 invasion, the Ottoman army, with troops from Asia, Africa, and Europe, is symbolized by a camel among the retreating forces. Original title: Kampfszene
Broken dreams: Philhellenes in the Greek War of Independence
A harsh lesson in revolution and the limits of romantic idealism
A powerful eruption at Mount Sinabung, Indonesia, with a massive ash cloud rising into the sky during the day
A stark reminder of extreme weather's global impact
The Climate Risk Index 2025 reveals where extreme weather is hitting hardest and why we must act now
A powerful portrait of Donald Trump set against the American flag and Capitol dome, symbolizing the turbulent intersection of leadership, national identity, and executive power in modern America
Trying to understand what is happening in the US
Trump, the deep state, and the battle for America’s soul
Coworkers using AI tools working smarter and reaching more customers to build a strong brand
Marketing trends with AI automation
How AI is reshaping marketing strategies for entrepreneurs and small businesses
Wildfires intensified by global warming, reflecting the scale of the climate crisis
Neglecting climate investments
Invest now or pay later as climate inaction risks massive losses and irreversible damage
A person in a suit stands near the stairs, Auckland, New Zealand
Building emotional resilience: the key to startup success
How founders can navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship by recognizing, regulating, and leveraging emotions
A surreal palace of wealth rises from illusion — built not on production, but on speculation, debt, and systemic extraction
The basic economic cycle in the hands of rentiers
How finance hijacked the economy and why economics no longer serves the public good
A woman enjoying quality time with her Greyhound dog, playing and having fun by the beach
Consistency: my dog, marketing, and life’s secret formula
Master consistency in business for long-term success, just like your dog's daily routine
A haunting, painterly depiction of civilians caught in the chaos of war
War, revolution, and the future of hope
The decline of reform, democracy, and international law signals a world on the brink of upheaval
President Ronald Reagan and Vice-President Bush Meet with Soviet General Secretary Gorbachev on Governor's Island New York, USA, 1988
The new Cold War and Cold War liberalism
On the necessity of Cold War liberalism, irrespective of the appropriateness of the term 'new Cold War'
A stunning view of Paris from a window, showcasing the city's iconic landmarks
Is it Airbnb’s fault that Paris hotels are expensive?
Airbnb is coming under fire for trouble in the French hotel industry
A man sitting on a bean bag on the beach, working on his laptop in Lombok
Résumé or runaway? spoiler: we’re choosing both
How the pandemic redefined our priorities
A 4-year-old Palestinian girl, lost her life due to malnutrition and lack of treatment due to the war on Gaza
Gaza and the silence of the world: a cry against genocide
Two years after October 7, escalating violence exposes global hypocrisy and the erasure of a people
Gen. Kōji Yamazaki, chief of staff, Joint Staff of the Japan Self-Defense Forces and others view the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Oct. 19, 2022
The redefinition of the Japanese foreign policy
Navigating an ever changing world order
A man painted in blue graffiti, symbolizing censorship, silence, and the emotional toll of cancel culture and social oppression
Online speech platforms are splintering
How should we make sense of the current crop of ‘free speech platforms’?
President of the Republic, Gabriel Boric Font, takes part in the official BRICS photograph alongside Member States, Partners, and Guests in Brazil
BRICS could tilt global geopolitical balance
Global South strengthens as emerging economies join the club
A group of young Australians in business like environment rejecting a system that demands more but gives less
Why young Australians are leaving the race behind
Faced with rising costs, stagnant wages and broken promises, a generation is rejecting outdated ideals of success in favor of balance
The ruins of a once-majestic capital reflect the fever dream of collapse explored in the article — a visual echo of America on the brink, where myth, denial, and decay converge
The coming collapse: Trump's fever dreams
Trump’s second-term fever dreams may bring an American reckoning that no democracy can survive
A crumpled Earth represents the pressing environmental challenges, such as climate change and natural disasters
The IPCC: Can it regain its credibility?
A critical examination of climate science risk assessments and the growing challenge from global actuaries
President Cyril Ramaphosa and First Lady Dr Tshepo Motsepe at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa, the site of the 2024 Presidential Inauguration where the President-elect was sworn in by Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, on the 19th of June, 2024
GNU returns: South Africa's 2024 coalition government
How South Africa’s recent elections reinstated the Government of National Unity
Vladimir Putin met with President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Sochi to discuss bilateral relations and current issues on the international agenda, 2017
Geopolitical tensions in the South Caucasus
Russia and Turkey’s evolving rivalry and cooperation in the region’s future stability
A soldier using a virtual tablet hologram represents the integration of advanced technology in military operations, highlighting the importance of military spending, global security, and economic power in shaping defense budgets
Do we count military power right?
The limitations of economic indicators in global security assessments
People riding boats on the water at night, with the vibrant city lights of Kolkata, the City of Joy, reflecting on the surface in West Bengal, India
Economic planning and urban development in West Bengal
The impact of communist and capitalist policies on the State's urban landscape and socio-economic growth
2012 Students' Ocuppy Nigeria subsidy removal protest
Nigeria protests: inflation and subsidy removal crisis
Massive protests sweep Nigeria as inflation soars and currency devalues, triggering economic crisis and corporate exodus
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