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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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