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A vast open pit mining operation carved into the heart of a forest, symbolizing the destructive impact of green colonialism and the exploitation of resources in the Global South
Green transition: sustainable for whom?
Unmasking green colonialism: a story that speaks for many
From secret memos to shattered marriages—how the CIA’s Cold War playbook extended into private lives
The CIA’s arranged marriage
A shocking revelation from the JFK files
Without social justice, peace is only a precarious silence
Peace and social justice require a just transition
Not one of these three elements is possible without the others
Visit of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron to China
Macron’s misstep: Europe’s risk of autonomy from the U.S.
Europe cannot treat China the same way as America, but it still wants to build soft power
Homelessness and poverty manifesting in men begging on the streets of the UK, highlighting the urgent social issue of unemployment and its impact on lives
Financial inequality in the UK equality act
Impact of child poverty and the case for including financial status as a protected characteristic in UK legislation
When anonymity becomes a virtue: the quiet power of staying out of politics
The virtue of political indifference
How a separation between business and political classes might contribute to economic growth and societal calm in Latin America
Libyan leader coronel Muammar Gaddafi
How NATO crushed Africa’s path to freedom
How the Libyan leader’s anti-neocolonial efforts sought to unify a continent free from Western dominance
A detailed diplomacy map showing international connections and geopolitical alliances across the globe
The role of modern diplomacy
From traditional statecraft to modern global collaboration
Human figures that seem to be interconnected across the globe
Dispute resolution in international development projects
Enhancing collaboration, governance, and conflict management for sustainable development
As the storm of global power shifts rages on, old strategies collapse and new players emerge—each move shaping the uncertain future of world order
Requiem for multilateralism
The end of an era and the rise of new global orders
A stunning snowy mountain view from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, with pristine white peaks rising majestically against a clear blue sky, creating a serene and magical atmosphere
The transformation of small-town India
Development and preservation in the post-pandemic era
A man browses online stock investments at night, actively engaging in trading strategies for potential gains
Mastering options trading: strategies, risks, and rewards
A comprehensive guide to navigating the complex world of options for profit
A marble statue of Socrates contemplates the burning Earth, symbolizing the philosophical reflection needed in the face of global crisis and the ongoing challenges to humanity's future
Bringing sunshine to public health through Socratic learning
Damage control for self-serving interests, deals, favoritism, and privilege in a world at wit’s end
La Fura dels Baus in the Supreme Court Gardens, Perth - opening Perth International Arts Festival 2010
Cultural diplomacy in a fractured world
Building peace through dialogue, art, and shared values
A doctor with a stethoscope advocating for healthcare reform and equity in healthcare
Politics to counter commercial determinants of health
The impact of neoliberalism, health inequities, and the role of human rights in public health
Vladimir Putin & Donald Trump at APEC Summit in Da Nang, Vietnam, 10 November 2017
Trump’s Russia gamble and its global impact
Risks for Europe, global authoritarianism, and the West's future
Presidential inauguration ceremony and transfer of power, at the National Congress, on December 10, 2023 in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Javier Milei's first year in the office
Loose the leash, lose the ballast
A digital map interface overlaid on a Chinese flag backdrop symbolizing Beijing’s strategic global outreach
China’s new silk road to the middle east
How western retreats and strategic engagement are redrawing regional influence
The desks inside of the parliament building symbolize the heart of democracy, where crucial decisions are made to shape the future of society
The power of trust: building resilient societies
The role of trust in sustaining democracy, enhancing well-being, and bridging societal divides
People gathered at a Freedom for Ocalan rally in Germany
Gandhi visits Öcalan again
A dialogue on peace, non-violence, and self-governance
A woman holds an empty wallet, reflecting the financial challenges that lead to the lipstick effect
The lipstick effect: small luxuries in tough times
Emotional comfort and consumer behavior during economic challenges
Ram Niwas Mirdha, Reinhart Ruge, Balram Jakhar, Zail Singh, and Sat Paul Mittal seen at the Second Provisional World Parliament Conference held in New Delhi on March 17, 1985
The upcoming Provisional World Parliament
A new beginning for humanity?
A panoramic scene of Berlin, Germany, reveals the vibrant city at night from a high viewpoint, showcasing the illuminated architecture of Mitte and the serene flow of the Spree River
Berlin's shift: from "poor but sexy" to exclusive
How rising costs and real estate trends are reshaping the soul of Germany's capital
Amid the dusty streets and makeshift homes of this African township, everyday life unfolds under the weight of inequality, revealing the enduring legacy of systemic neglect, poor governance, and the erosion of community-centred leadership
The dissociation of African identity in government systems
How corruption and Western influence shape African governance and development
A fragile balance: global powers weigh their influence in an increasingly unstable world
Towards a new Yalta: seeking peace in the 21st century
“It's geopolitics, stupid.”
Citizens gather beneath an American waving flag, an emblem of unity and freedom
The tyrants we choose
How humanity’s primal instincts still shape our politics in an age of technological advancement
Individuals seemingly engrossed in their smartphones, representing pervasive connectivity and a culture of individuation in the evolving network society
The collaborative network alternative
Navigating megatrends and systemic challenges
A young girl wears a protective mask as she stands before a backdrop of industrial pollution—symbolizing the next generation bearing the burden of today's climate inaction
Trump's debt to the world
The president talks Europe into paying more for defense. Shouldn't he pay more for climate change?
The corporate management strategy incorporates the branding concept as a solution
Top 10 affiliate marketing programs for 2025
Boost your income with these profitable partnerships
A warzone in Ukraine, featuring a military track with soldiers inside, shrouded in dramatic smoky light and sparkles of glare from the transport, reflecting the intensity of the battlefield
Governing the present and the future in times of polycrisis
Assessing the appropriateness of the reason of state in complex times
Sunset on the Province of Vibo Valentia, Italy
Italy's beach concessions: the need for urgent reform
How the EU Bolkestein directive could transform Italy’s beach concessions and boost state revenue
A robot's hands gently holding a smartphone, showcasing intricate details of its metallic structure and the phone's screen
Artificial Intelligence and societal decline
Is the technological development we’ve been yearning for actually a detriment to society?
Protesters rally in London during the 'Put It to the People' march, demanding a final public vote on Brexit or the revocation of Article 50, UK
Keir Starmer should not be afraid of cutting taxes
Starmer may find Liz Truss’s legacy of failed tax cuts off-putting. But that is a wasted opportunity
A young Nigerian woman symbolizes a generation full of talent yet held back by a system that refuses to change
Nigeria’s crisis: a system failing its talent
How outdated policies, poor infrastructure and gate keeping are crushing the country’s brightest mind
People gathered at a No Kings protest in Dallas, United States, on June 14, 2025
The No Kings movement
Resisting Trump's embrace of war and chaos
A statue of Confucius stands calmly between traditional Chinese architecture and a modern skyline, symbolizing the enduring influence of ancient wisdom in shaping the future of a changing global order
The BRICS+ and Confucius
Confucian thought, China’s rise in the BRICS, and the quest for a more just multipolar world
The persistent issue of air pollution in New Delhi, India, continues to pose significant challenges, affecting the health and quality of life for millions of residents while also raising concerns about environmental sustainability and public health policies
Why are the super-rich leaving India?
Over 1.8 million Indians have renounced their citizenships since 2011
A woman writing on a whiteboard during a university lecture
A lifelong student in the educator’s shoes
The paradox of teaching and the endless pursuit of knowledge
Two people with opposing personalities—an introvert and an extrovert—working together in an office, showcasing the power of collaboration and social interaction
Power of opposites: achieving great results together
Embracing personality differences for stronger collaboration
Adivasi (Indigenous) people in India already practice LiFE, but continue to be displaced by its 'development' projects @ Ashish Kothari
LiFE and death: Indian government’s climate doublespeak
How India’s climate campaign masks environmental destruction, corporate power, and policy contradictions
A group of university students posing for a graduation photo
The evolving role of U.S. aid in Egypt’s development
A double-edged sword in economic and educational partnerships
A person with immense wealth, such as a billionaire, can wield significant influence over political systems and policies
Billionaires’ surge and the erosion of democracy
As the wealth of the super-rich grows, inequality deepens, fueling political instability
The 18th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement has begun in Baku, Azerbaijan, 2019
BRICS and the rise of a multipolar world
How the Global South is reshaping the world order through BRICS and beyond
President of Russia Vladimir Putin has arrived in Pyongyang on a friendly state visit at the invitation of General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea Kim Jong-un, 2024
North Korea’s Russian advantage: the KPA’s transformation
Pyongyang’s military capabilities will improve significantly with Russian help in three key areas
Cars are lined up at a gas station in Nigeria, waiting for petrol amid ongoing fuel scarcity
Nigeria's fuel crisis: scarcity and rising costs
How the decline in fuel availability and prices impact Nigerians amidst inflation and dependency on imports
The future of Africa rests in the hands of its youth, who are called to unify and reclaim the continent from colonial and imperialistic powers
Reclaim Africa: a call to African youth
Unifying for decolonization and rebirth
Shadowed figures of business people in a sleek, modern office setting
Melonomics: restoring humanity in the workplace
Internal politics stifle innovation, while common-sense leadership drives growth
Women and girls in Shadadkot, north-west Sindh, Pakistan
Women in Pakistan's informal economy
How Pakistan's informal sector impacts women's economic empowerment and the need for policy reforms
Demonstration opposing the practices of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund in Washington, D.C.
Trump, the IMF, and the invisible hand
It's not about "anti-globalisation," but rather "alter-globalisation"
Euros and coins scattered on a computer, highlighting the transition to a digital euro
The digital Euro: impact and controversy in the EU
How central bank digital currencies could transform financial systems and consumer privacy in Europe
An abandoned shopping cart as a symbol for lost customers, reflecting the impact of neglecting consumer needs and expectations
The cost of losing a customer
Why retention matters
An elderly man's hands gripping a walking stick for support
Seniors in contemporary societies
How aging populations are reshaping economies—and why countries must act now
A detailed close-up of a 2024 pure silver coin featuring President Donald J. Trump, placed on a simple textured background
Mr. Cool or master of smoke and mirrors
Donald Trump’s appeal to gen Z
Worn helmet and boots laid aside before a world map, evoking the close of distant campaigns and the U.S.’s inward turn after decades of overextended reach
Tokugawa Amerika
From global power to pathological pacifism: the unraveling of American imperialism
A portrait of a male engineer analyzing graphs, reflecting the strategic and operational decision-making processes that guide critical decisions in his work
Mastering decision-making for success
A comprehensive guide to mastering this vital skill
Taras Shevchenko memorial damaged by bullet fire in Borodianka, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine
The critics of NATO enlargement were right
Early warnings ignored
A world globe symbolizing a renewed axis of cooperation between Morocco and France
From tension to cooperation: France and Morocco reconnect
Paris and Rabat reaffirm strategic partnership through diplomacy
Forced displacement of Gaza Strip residents during the Gaza-Israel war
Israel and its growing loneliness
When horror overwhelms diplomacy: Gaza, Netanyahu, and the cost of Western silence
President Javier Milei during his speech at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting that took place in January 2025
The cultural battle of Javier Milei
How the president’s ideological war is shaping Argentina’s politics
The Cotroceni Palace is a royal residence in Bucharest, which today serves as the seat of the Romanian Presidency, Romania
Disinformation narratives in Romania’s presidential election
Bucharest’s resilience to foreign intervention: from agony to extasy
A diverse group of people actively participating in protests for social justice and human rights
Standing firm in an irrational world
Continuing to demand, protest, organize, boycott, denounce, and educate
Igi Takasan and his mother during treatment, her fight for medical cannabis access began with this battle for leukemia
A mother’s fight for change in the Philippines
Grief became a call to action as the debate for medical cannabis intensifies
Egypt’s Grand Mufti, Professor Doctor Nasir Mohamed representing opposition to the misleading fatwa on jihad
Fatwas undermine global peace
A religious ruling seeks to redefine war, peace and authority
A view of the cultural programme at the inaugural secession of the 15th SAARC Summit in Colombo, Sri Lanka on August 02, 2008
The future of South Asia
A region divided by history, united by crisis?
Al-Qassam Brigades fighters in the Gaza Strip during the Gaza War, Palestine
Hamas weaponizes international law
International humanitarian law and the European Convention of Human Rights is not for the benefit of terrorists
President Donald J. Trump participates in a bilateral meeting with President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the G20 Japan Summit Saturday, June 29, 2019, in Osaka, Japan
S-400 crisis: a turning point in Turkish-American relations
The challenges and opportunities in NATO-Türkiye cooperation amid strained ties
Protesters rallying against prejudice at the inauguration, standing in defiance of xenophobia and calling for inclusion and equality
Portugal’s crossroads of hospitality and exclusion
The Martim Moniz incident highlights Portugal's struggle with multicultural ideals and xenophobia
A young female freelancer taking a stretch and relaxing while working on her laptop in a home office
The freelancer's guide to overcoming challenges
How to navigate financial uncertainty, build routines, and find fulfillment in freelance life
Amidst discussions of toxic masculinity and its repercussions at a support group, a woman's solemn gaze underscores the gravity of how societal conditioning perpetuates harmful gender stereotypes
Breaking the silence: sexual abuse and patriarchal power
Exploring the intersection of gender, power, and exploitation
Women shattering the glass ceiling of patriarchy in an AI-generated image, symbolizing the fight against gender inequality
Occult erotics: patriarchal exorcism & feminine cult
How outdated myths and objectification limit female autonomy and how erotic expression challenges patriarchal control
William Dent: The Free Born Briton or a Perspective of Taxation
Broken promises and budget realities
How MAGA voters will be left behind by tax cuts and rising debt
A diverse group of hands reaches upward against a dramatic sunset sky, symbolizing a call for justice and equality
The social ten commandments
Rethinking societal priorities for the 21st century
Hands cradling the Earth, surrounded by lush foliage and pinecones, symbolizing humanity's collective responsibility in nurturing and preserving the environment and planet for the well-being of future generations
A goal for the ages
Giving our children a good life on planet Earth
"Bosses of the Senate" by Joseph Keppler 1889
Michael Moore’s critique and its limitations
The systemic exploitation, neoliberal influence, and structural gaps in Moore’s analysis
A person illuminated by bright lights, drawing attention
From katsu curry to ramen: standing out in coaching
How to stay relevant and build a coaching business that resonates
An elderly patient's hand with injections and an IV tube
Euthanasia controversy: ethics, law, and personal freedom
Exploring end-of-life decisions in contemporary society
Sugar cubes stacked on a table represent the growing debate over sugar consumption and taxation
Tackling India’s diabetes epidemic through a sugar tax
Should a sugar tax be levied in India to curb the incidence of diabetes?
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te celebrated the 113th National Day at the Republic of China Center, joined by representatives from various sectors of society
Taiwan at a crossroad: past lessons and future hopes
Taiwanese identity and the threat to a “united” China
A brown brick building in the United Kingdom with a white fabric banner reading "Get Britain Out, Time to Leave the EU," reflecting the sentiment of the Brexit movemen
Brexit and the European Union today
There is plenty Europe can learn from Britain’s exit from the block
The Statue of Liberty sinks beneath stormy seas, a stark symbol of a republic drowning in tyranny, decay, and the collapse of its founding ideals
The worst of times: a mad king's reign
Lies, illegality, and the potential unraveling of a nation during the Trump administration
A soldier guards the roadside checkpoint outside Srinagar International Airport (SXR) in Jammu and Kashmir, India
Indians peeved at Trump overstating US role in ceasefire
The US president angered even his fans in India by stepping on New Delhi’s toes
India-Pakistan conflict has threatened ecosystems crucial for South Asia's water security @ Ashish Kothari
The India-Pakistan imbroglio
Can a bioregional approach end decades of conflict?
With over $100 billion in capital, the BRICS' New Development Bank seeks to finance infrastructure and sustainable development projects in the global south
Can Chile be a brick in the BRICS?
A decision that could reorient Chilean foreign policy toward new poles of global influence
Hidden struggles of immigrant labor in Europe
The challenges faced by Middle Eastern immigrants, particularly women, in the European job market
Capitalism is the crisis written on the wall near pavement
Health, wealth, and the limits of economic growth
Why health, care, and well-being—not endless economic expansion—should define our future
Houses and buildings under the clear blue sky during the day in Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Sustainability in the face of density
Evaluating the compact city model in Indian metro regions
A view from South Korea toward North Korea in the Joint Security Area at Panmunjom, featuring military personnel from both North and South Korea, along with a U.S. soldier standing alongside them
Shifting power on the Korean peninsula
North Korea’s resilience may shift the balance as South Korea faces decline
Protests erupt in Georgia against the Russian occupation, with citizens holding banners that boldly declare, "Stop Russia", Tbilisi, Georgia, 2008
Georgia's struggle: Europe vs. Russia
Internal divisions and geopolitical pressures shape Georgia’s path to democracy and sovereignty
Pakistani and Azad Kashmir flags wave against the lush green hills of Kashmir amid renewed India-Pakistan tensions following the Pahalgam attack
India-Pakistan current tensions and the issue of Kashmir
What are the next steps for resolving the simmering dispute?
A person holds a tightly folded American flag in their hand, symbolizing national identity and the complex questions surrounding what truly makes a nation great
What makes a nation great?
A critical look at American ideals versus the lived realities of its citizens
A Pakistani woman in a hijab working indoors in the finance sector
Pakistan's committee system: benefits and risks
The role of ROSCAs in financial inclusion and community trust
A frail, emaciated man with parched, weathered hands desperately cups a trickle of water against a backdrop of cracked, barren earth—a haunting symbol of extreme drought and deprivation, reflecting the dire consequences of ineffective development aid
The crisis of development cooperation
No development, no growth, no poverty reduction
On April 2, 2015, foreign ministers and officials from the P5+1 countries, the EU, and Iran announced the framework for a comprehensive nuclear agreement at the EPFL Learning Centre in Écublens-Lausanne, Switzerland
A critical analysis of the JCPOA
The United States and Iran's power dynamics, interests, and the impact of realist theories on the agreement's collapse
A Belgian soldier participates in Rampant Lion, a quick reaction infantry task force exercise, Feb. 26, 2014, during European Union Battlegroup 2014-02 at the Grafenwoehr Training Area in Grafenwoehr, Germany. About 1,550 soldiers from Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Spain and Macedonia trained for the battlegroup certification. The final certification was scheduled for June in Belgium
Case for a NATO-like alliance and citizen defense training
Why a European defense alliance and Swiss-style civilian preparedness are key to securing European borders and sovereignty?
Friends engaging with a phone, exploring social media platforms and digital content creation, while discussing global political communication and the impact of Twitter diplomacy on digital public engagement
Building bridges, not walls, in the era of social media
Digital diplomacy and soft power in the social media era
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