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A woman gently holds a diamond ring in her hand
A consumer's guide to lab-grown vs. mined gems
A closer look at how technology, transparency, and shifting values are transforming the diamond industry forever
Hands raised in peaceful protest: a collective call for memory, justice, and democracy that continues to resonate across generations
Only non-violent resistance can save America
As democratic institutions falter under Trump’s authoritarian grip, the nation’s survival may depend on a moral uprising of peaceful defiance
A woman in a green leather jacket sits on the floor surrounded by plants, taking a moment to relax
From sourdough to side-hustles
Why our hobbies aren't just for fun anymore
Reclaiming healthcare as care: for the people, by the people
The game: if I were President, what would I do? Part 2
Reimagining healthcare: a holistic approach to national well-being
Aerial view of the Citadel of Alessandria, the largest European fortification, Italy
Italy: the country of contradictions
A night of flood, loss, and reflection on Italy’s fragile relationship with its land and the forgotten duty of care
Nino Ramishvili is a compassionate and visionary leader who believes true success comes from authenticity, empathy, and empowering others to find their voice
The story of Nino Ramishvili
From building Carrefour’s communications to empowering women, her journey shows leadership starts with empathy
These women stand boldly, challenging the idea that gender roles are biologically predetermined, and embracing the belief that gender is a social construct shaped by power dynamics
The great lie of patriarchy
How gender, power, and masculinity are constructed and why it all must change
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), also known in China as the One Belt One Road and sometimes referred to as the New Silk Road, is a global infrastructure development strategy launched by the People's Republic of China in 2013. This initiative aims to invest in over 150 countries and international organizations
India's strategic response to the Belt and Road Initiative
India's countermeasures and regional alliances amid China's global infrastructure push
A glowing block of ice under a rising sun; a stark reminder of what’s melting away as nations falter on climate commitments
COP30: keeping the faith
As nations gather to confront global warming, the United States stands apart—its withdrawal from the Paris Agreement turning it from a climate leader into a global outlaw
A stethoscope lying on currency bills, representing how the healthcare industry is often driven by profit and financial incentives rather than patient care
Africa’s health boom: the business of being sick
A continent where illness feeds growth
A sign reading "Refugees Welcome" displayed on a building
Germany needs immigrants: luckily, they are coming
A new law is a positive sign for immigration to Germany
The PRINCOSER theoretical framework proposes a new scientific vision of business sustainability by establishing a quantifiable relationship between ethics and organizational durability
A scientific law for business sustainability
The ethical formula based on the PRINCOSER framework
Demonstration against the Global Security Law, Paris, France, December 2020
Justifying political power in the face of the polycrisis
Challenges and limits of public reason in addressing interconnected global crises
Fortified by debt: Europe’s welfare state under siege
The United States, NATO, and the 5% for defense
Between debt and weapons: the political cost of an alliance that threatens the European welfare state
Hiroshima Nights, watercolour 16 x 12 cm, Mark Weighton 2025
Remembering our ancestors in the pursuit of peace
Taurus Full Moon
Lisbon, Portugal a child holding a Palestinian flag during a protest
The question of Palestine: a struggle for freedom
Tracing the historical roots, human cost, and enduring hope of a people’s fight for self-determination
Burkina Faso Soldiers react to an ambush practical exercise during Flintlock 2017, March 1, 2017 at Camp Zagre, Burkina Faso
Paramilitaries, coups, and foreign powers in the Sahel
How military coups, foreign actors, and local insurgencies are reshaping the region’s future
A shallow focus photo of a person holding a Donald Trump sign during an immigrant rights protest in the West Village, New York City, USA
Inclusive societies: a threat to the far right?
The rise of far-right ideologies and the war waged on diversity in the United States
A woman walking beside an AI-powered surveillance camera, emphasizing themes of security, privacy, and biometric technology
Facial recognition: a step forward for security or danger?
Benefits, privacy concerns, and its impact on society
A U.S. Air Force pilot looked down at the suspected Chinese surveillance balloon as it hovered over the Central Continental United States on February 3, 2023.
When balloons ruled the news
A look at the unexplained aerial objects of 2023: was it a lot of hot air?
The Supreme Court of India is the supreme judicial authority and the highest court of the Republic of India. It is the final court of appeal for all civil and criminal cases in India
More than just a shoe attack
Shoe hurled at India’s top judge reeks of caste discrimination
A nation at the edge: the United States faces its own constitutional reckoning
Dictatorship or decentralization in the U.S.
Examining the potential for a new constitutional convention amidst concerns of federal overreach and the erosion of democratic principles
Woman wearing a white hijab, her face veiled with white textile
TikTok’s dark mirror
How digital prostitution is distorting Egypt’s moral compass
A close-up of a chainsaw cutting through a tree trunk in the forest
Axes, egos, and ecosystems: rethinking manhood
What masculinity has to do with the forest crisis
People filming an act of protest, demonstrating how young people use social media to spread awareness during times of conflict and war
How Palestinian youth are resisting online
Posting through the pain and turmoil
On December 9, 2011, during COP17 in Durban, hundreds protested inside the UN Climate Talks, urging nations not to sign what they called a “death sentence” for those already suffering from climate change
Climate data matters: conferences not so much
Why COP30 and the 29 before it fail to measure what really matters in the climate crisis
Data "Papa" Vanishvili. Woke up one day to find himself behind the barbed wire installed by Russian troops through his yard at the South Ossetia-Georgia ABL. Data Vanishvili died on 19 March 2021 at the age of 90
The voids no one fills
Displacement, borders, and absence in the South Caucasus
A young woman leans on a rooftop railing in New York City, overwhelmed and exhausted — a quiet moment of burnout in the pursuit of unpaid opportunity
The labor behind the dream
How young professionals are paying the price for “opportunities”
The statues of four South African Nobel Peace Prize laureates, located on Breakwater Boulevard at the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
South Africa: a nation in perpetual conversations
Is another comprehensive national dialogue warranted or vexatious?
A young man overwhelmed with political fatigue and the question of whether to stay or leave
Indonesia’s uncertain path under Prabowo
The new Indonesian administration stirs political controversy, economic anxiety and digital resistance
Image of two deceased children in Gaza, wrapped in shrouds, displayed during protests
Gaza escalation: the collapse of the ceasefire
Israel's airstrikes spark humanitarian crisis and diplomatic strains
Beyond statistics, the human face of poverty reminds us that a world without want is still a dream for many
A world without poverty is not a just world
Questions for the Second World Social Summit
A man appears distressed and overwhelmed by the banking crisis
Government bank bailouts: the moral cost
How politicians’ deals with bankers hurt the public
A city sign in China set against the backdrop of factories and trade hubs, reflecting the nation’s growing technology industry and global economic influence
Jeffrey D. Sachs on Trump, China, and Western hegemony
Why U.S. foreign policy lacks coherence in a multipolar world
Confident and accomplished businesswoman with arms crossed, symbolizing economic participation, women in business, and female entrepreneurship
The economic imperative of gender equality
A path to inclusive growth through women’s empowerment and targeted policy interventions
U.S. and China: competing visions for global leadership
From military to markets: America’s path to global power
Competing with China's Belt and Road Initiative through a new approach to aid and development
A NATO pin badge in front of bullets, representing the military alliance between member countries to promote peace and security
NATO after the fall of the USSR
From deterrence and defence to confrontational warmongering
Outside the National Assembly, the symbol of ‘The Law’ stands over a political arena where the meaning of democracy and popular sovereignty is fiercely contested
Interview with La France Insoumise: where will France go?
A conversation on the deepening political crisis in France and its implications for the left and the alternative.
Part of the Arch of Titus, a Roman triumphal arch, depicting Romans carrying The Ark of the Covenant after destruction of the Temple. c. 81 CE
Gaza, Rome, cyclical geopolitics and peace
The echoes of past empires resound from ancient tunnels to today’s wars for peace
Morocco's Hassan II Mosque, set against a blue sky, representing the country's dedication to preserving its traditional architecture and design
Structural economic advances for an emerging Morocco 
Morocco’s development through infrastructure, energy transition, and innovation
A person placing push pins into a world map, symbolizing the power of naming, cartography, and the marking of geopolitical boundaries
The politics of place names
Renaming the Gulf of Mexico and the power of cartography
A stock market chart displayed over the American flag, symbolizing the intersection of financial trends and national economy
The fragile future of the US stock market in 2025
Economic instability, geopolitical tensions, and technological risks threaten the markets
Saint Porphyrius Church and cemetery (Gaza), view from SW. 1922, Ecole biblique de Jérusalem
Once upon a time in Gaza
A reflection on public health, cultural resilience, and the enduring struggle for humanity amid devastation
Anxious faces in Brussels: Europe grapples with political stagnation and a crisis of leadership as the EU flag flutters in uncertainty
The degradation of Western elites
Economic stagnation, political paralysis, and a loss of trust leave Europe unable to define its own future
General View of the meeting Foreign Ministry of Estonia at NATO on 28 November 2023
The implications of a United States-Russia reconciliation
An unthinkable alliance might be taking shape right before our eyes – what to expect onwards?
A young woman and fellow volunteers sort and distribute humanitarian aid, highlighting resilience and compassion in the face of hardship
Multidisciplinarity and ideology in development work
A critical reflection on how dominant frameworks and ideological blind spots influence the practice and limits of development work
A portrait of silenced resistance—remembering the prophetic leaders whose visions of justice, sovereignty, and freedom were extinguished by the forces they sought to challenge
Requiem for political leaders not yet assassinated
A reflection on the silenced visions of justice, sovereignty, and emancipation in the struggle against imperial domination
The Anonymous mask often associated with the hacker, showing how the digital age has blurred the lines between activism and cyberextremism
Digital extremism and cyberterrorism
Analysis of online counterterrorism strategies and global inter-cooperation in the Near East Region
A photo of Golden Dawn members holding flags featuring the meander symbol during a rally outside the party headquarters in Athens, March 2015
The contemporary challenge to democracy in Europe
The rise of neo-fascism and the urgency of rational dialogue
Four people wearing Guy Fawkes masks protest against disinformation, boldly demanding truth and transparency
Between control and freedom
National strategies against disinformation
Authoritarian power rises from the smoke of industries that profit while people and planet pay the price
Is the USA on the road to totalitarianism?
The systematic dismantling of democratic institutions in 21st-century America
A financial advisor explains structured notes to a client during a meeting in a modern office overlooking the city skyline
How new hubs open sophisticated investing
From Dubai to Singapore, financial centers are bringing once-exclusive products to individual investor
One individual is seen attempting to make the dominoes fall, symbolizing the pressure placed on employees to meet unrealistic expectations
Overcoming performance punishment: fostering fairness
Addressing the detrimental impact on high performers and organizational success
An artistic depiction of the balance between state power and market forces, symbolizing the tension within modern society’s political and economic systems
Roberto Siconolfi on the limits of modern society
In the final part of this interview, the sociologist reflects on neoliberalism, capitalism’s decline, and rising bureaucratic control
When one action can stop a collapse: the power of human risk management
Understanding human risk management
Navigating the complexities of human behavior in organizations
A new dawn for leadership: reimagining governance through compassion, integrity, and love
The game: if I were President, what would I do?
Radical love in the midst of madness
80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at U.N. Headquarters in New York City
Europe prepares for war
Between exhausted diplomacy and a booming military industry
A man cycles near a wind turbine, symbolizing the connection between sustainable living and renewable energy
Climate investment: insurance and opportunity
A fraction of global wealth growth could close the climate investment gap
The world economy bound by financial chains: wealth exists, but distribution and governance remain broken
Winds of change
Reimagining our economic and political landscape
The world bears the scars of pollution that goes unpunished
Climate clouds keep gathering
All we need is the courage to break the carbon cartel’s grip
An aerial view of a container cargo ship navigating global trade routes beneath a bridge, symbolizing economic diplomacy and international transportation
IMEC corridor: strategic realignment to counterbalance China
The potential of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor amidst geopolitical tensions
​A map showing parts of the Global South set alight by connections and development, representing the ongoing transformation and growth in these regions
Yes, the Global South can be global too
The rise of the Global South as a hub of innovation and social change
A French lithograph illustrating the concept of universal suffrage, featuring individuals from various social classes and occupations casting their votes
An unexplored dimension of deglobalization
How does moral deglobalization look like?
Greta Thunberg on board the Madleen, on her way to Gaza
Enough already: from ancient hunts to modern chaos
Aries Full Moon
Mounted Hungarian police officers patrolling the external border between Hungary and Serbia
Schengen showdown: Romania, Bulgaria & the Netherlands
When the Dutch blocked Romania and Bulgaria from Schengen
The courage to become: embrace your authentic self and cultivate what only you can provide
Entrepreneurship: the category of one
The ultimate aspiration for entrepreneurship and for life
An individual is placed in handcuffs by an officer of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
A tale of two deportations
What expatriation taught me about bureaucracy and belonging
AI-generated image of a crowd joyfully celebrating graduation together
The looming redundancy of higher education
The pipeline of valuable educational experiences turning into diploma factories
A snow-covered oil pipeline stretches across the Alaskan winter landscape
Geopolitical highways: how pipelines drive power and profit
Why control over energy pipelines shapes economies, alliances, and global conflicts
Illustration of a big ocean wave, capturing the natural movement of sea water
One Piece imagery at the heart of Indonesian dissidence
Nationwide protests, the Indonesian oligarchy under fire
A German soldier stands guard before the United Nations headquarters, symbolizing the tension between Germany’s military resurgence and its obligation to uphold the UN Charter’s peace mandate
Is a reunified Germany back on the warpath?
The UN Charter and the Return of War Politics
London, United Kingdom, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her first speech on the UK economy at HM Treasury
What will Rachel Reeves’s legacy look like?
Britain’s first female chancellor of the exchequer faces a crossroads in her career
A person affected by social media misinformation and its impact
How social media fuels conspiracy theories and violence
Misinformation on social media leads to real-world violence
The fire of decline: a symbol of how tyranny destroys itself
The Mad King's decline
Trump's second term and the crisis of American democracy
A man sitting at a bus stop and vaping, reflecting how people often turn to vaping as a way to cope with stress or anxiety in an increasingly hectic world
Weaponising stress: winners and losers in vape sales
How manufacturers and retailers profit while the stressed public pays the true price
President Donald J. Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi walk through the entrance of Hyderabad House in New Delhi on February 25, 2020, before a bilateral program
Trump burns the India bridge
Washington targeting India with 50 per cent tariff sends New Delhi to the arms of Russia, China
A student writing on the chalkboard
From chalk dust to comfort zones
How the classroom became a comedy of triggers
A man symbolizing the weight of humanity’s unhealed wounds and the repetition of past atrocities
Looking into the mirror of the past
How humanity’s failure to learn from history fuels today’s cycles of hatred and violence
An Indigenous woman in traditional attire gazes over the Amazon River at sunset in Belém, Brazil, as the city prepares to host COP30, symbolizing the deep connection between climate action and ancestral philosophies of Mother Earth
COP30 and the struggle for a new paradigm
Nature does not belong to us; we belong to nature
A dramatic illustration of a nuclear explosion unleashing destruction across a barren landscape, capturing the terrifying force of apocalypse
Living under the shadow of armageddon
Reflections on disarmament, security, and the folly of nuclear normalisation
Soviet prisoners of war dressed in new clothes near the Arctic Circle at Rovaniemi, Finland, during the Winter War, fought in temperatures down to −43 °C
Weaponization of demography in the post-Soviet space
How citizenship and demographic strategies shape geopolitics and state sovereignty after the USSR collapse
Two officers sit on a the floow, dressed as airsoft players wearing protective glasses, helmets, and holding airsoft guns
Can Taylor Swift stop tanks?
Why soft power falls short in a hard power world
Israeli airstrike on the Gaza Strip during the Gaza War 23-25
Israel's war on Gaza: the last chapter?
The escalating conflict and humanitarian catastrophe
German Army soldiers in Afghanistan in front of Dingo infantry mobility vehicles, 2009
Europe's strategic awakening
Confronting new realities in defense amid shifting global alliances
Former President Barack Obama spoke with Jimmy Kimmel between taped segments of Jimmy Kimmel Live! in Los Angeles, California, on March 12, 2015
What Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension really means
The silencing of late-night satire isn’t just about one host, it’s a warning sign of corporate control and shrinking free expression in America
From post-war prosperity to neoliberal growth, wealth flourishes while social roots wither
Times, they are a-changing
From post-war politics to neoliberalism and right-wing conservatism
A student writing on the blackboard in a classroom, Bengaluru, India
Are we well-educated or merely well-informed?
India being in the forefront of economic, social, and media struggles to address the issue of information
White Shinkansen bullet trains at Tokyo train stations showcase Japan's advanced railway technology and efficient public transport system, Japan
Challenges of transport in Europe
Not all railways lead to Rome
Preparation and precision turn a trip into a professional success
Business travel protocol
Safeguarding corporate image and ROI through strategic planning
A person holding a 'We the People' sign, surrounded by a crowd—this iconic sign became a symbol of the Women's Marches held around the world
The F-word is complicated
The paradox of modern womanhood
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
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