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Sharing ideas and goals, a woman demonstrates the synergy between trusted allies in the professional world

Should we become business partners with friends?

The complexities of mixing friendship and entrepreneurship for success

Goals and aspirations are represented on a perforated paper graph in front of a skyscraper, symbolizing the innovation ecosystem that drives economic growth

Psychology of innovation ecosystem

How innovation ecosystems and science communication drive economic growth

Close-up photo of person wearing Guy Fawkes mask, symbolizing anonymity and protest

Democracy: imperfections and potentials in global politics

The global political landscape: challenges, inequalities, and the quest for better governance

Pink hues bathe the Royal Palace of Madrid at dusk, symbolising both the enduring legacy of Spanish royalty and the dynamic cultural exchange reshaping the city's social fabric

Madrid's Latin American transformation

Exploring cultural fusion, socioeconomic impact, and the rise of a new metropolis

President of the Republic, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, during the ceremony announcing the holding of COP 30 in the city of Belém, in 2025, and signing the service order to begin construction of Porto Futuro II. Belém, Brazil

Belém gears up for COP30 in Brazil

Amazon’s gateway city is embracing sustainability for the world’s largest climate summit

This stark image of factories emitting thick plumes of smoke illustrates the environmental challenges posed by industrialisation, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable practices

The environmentalisation of the world

Genesis and rise of a culture of combat

Welcomed by King Mohammed VI, Macron's arrival in Rabat, Morocco, signals a renewed partnership, with agreements valued at €10 billion set to bolster cooperation in various sectors

Sovereignty over Western Sahara: present and future

Morocco's role in the region's destiny and France's stance in the complex regional issue

Kenyan citizens are now demanding widespread reforms, including the resignation of President William Ruto

Diaspora's impact on Kenya's uprising: roles and challenges

How Kenyans abroad are shaping their homeland’s future while grappling with accusations and distance

A representation of the American flag with the statue of liberty

Trump: halting the decline or falling into the abyss?

Trump's cictory and the path to oligarchy

Behind the Scenes at the United Nations Climate Change Conference UNCCC COP29, Baku, Azerbaijan

Genocide, earthlicide and COP29

The intersection of human rights violations and environmental destruction at the 2024 COP29 summit

A man holding the world in his hand symbolizes how multinational corporations influence global business, economic growth, and international trade through strategic investment and technological innovation

The role of multinational corporations in global economy

How MNCs influence economic development, trade, and technological progress across borders

Transition #5, watercolour, 12 x 10cm, Mark Weighton, 2020

Climate crisis denial under a Beaver Moon

Taurus Full Moon

Failure to convert Komati coal-fired to a solar power station, exposed ANC's flip-flop about just climate transition © Ashish Kothari

The flower of transformation blooms in South Africa

Communities and civil society groups unite for land rights and climate justice for a sustainable future

In the spirit of democracy, the South African flag stands tall, symbolising resilience amidst challenging times

South Africa's 2024 elections: a new era of unity

Voter resilience and a collaborative cabinet for change

The TikTok ban attempts to balance security and right of speech, a dilemma that has positive and negative consequences on both sides of the argument

TikTok ban bill: political manoeuvre or security imperative?

Exploring the implications of U.S. legislation linking TikTok ban proposal with foreign aid package

A drop of water, rippling across a human hand

The emergent sense of human dignity

Recognition of our common humanity is now a must for survival

A flower blooming amidst the ashes

Climate week in NYC turns dirt into soil

The regenerative movement digs in

Protesters gather outside the government building in Brazil, calling for global action to eradicate hunger and advocate for social programs like Bolsa Família, which have significantly improved the lives of millions

Brazil's Bolsa Família: a global approach to ending hunger

Leveraging Brazil's zero hunger model for a world-scale solution to inequality and poverty

Puerto Resistencia, formerly called Puerto Rellena, with the Monument to the Resistance in memory of the struggle and the dead against the Duque government, Colombia

COP 532: voices of resistance and recognition

Local communities and challenging global systems at COP 16 in Colombia

Cries for climate action reverberate around the world

Will COP-29 make a difference?

Leaders face new inconvenient truths as they gather for this year's climate conference

Overpopulation through a crowded street view, while connecting human behavior research, social sciences, and the effects of post-pandemic health challenges and climate change

Humans in pandemics and extreme climate

The role of behavior change to tackle health, climate, and overpopulation, in the post COVID era

Basking in the sun, he reflects the allure of a lifestyle that increasingly intertwines with nicotine culture in urban Kenya

Rising nicotine use among youth: a global concern

Tackling the health risks and regulatory challenges in Kenya and beyond

Gold and silver chess pieces on a chessboard symbolizing leadership in business

Mastering productivity: insights from world-class minds

Explore game-changing techniques from renowned figures for efficiency and success

Drift ice camp in the middle of the Arctic Ocean as seen from the deck of icebreaker Xue Long

China's Arctic ambitions: geopolitical shifts and responses

How China's influence in the Arctic challenges global powers and shapes regional security

Multi-stakeholder initiatives amidst the backdrop of globalization and transnational challenges, depicted through human figurines using a ladder to reach a cracked, lit lightbulb

Multi-stakeholder initiatives: tackling global challenges

Understanding MSIs, their rise, and assessing their legitimacy

The French president Emmanuel Macron, during a meeting with the Russian president Vladimir Putin, 2017

Emmanuel Macron’s private life doesn’t match his politics

If Macron is happy to vape, why make it harder for French people to do the same?

Amid the swirling emotions of the 2024 campaign, Trump's grin embodies the complex mix of hope and fear that defines this election season

The 2024 United States presidential election

Landscapes of fear and emotional messaging shape the election’s polarised narratives

Former President Donald Trump pointing at a the crowd at a press conference

U.S. Presidential Election: an American fascism rising?

Could 2024 be the onset of a new right wing regime?

A lively crowd gathers during Election Night in Bern, Switzerland, reflecting the excitement and anticipation of democratic processes in action

US elections: it is no longer Halloween!

Why Kamala Harris is the better choice to prevent global conflict

With a commitment to peace, President Gabriel Boric inspires hope for a harmonious relationship between Chile and Argentina, serving as a model for the region amidst global tensions

Chile and Argentina: two centuries of peace and friendship

A legacy of cooperation amidst challenges and change

A Somali elder, his gaze veiled in shadow, symbolizes the resilience of Somaliland, a nation forged by its people's determination since civil war's end in 1991

Exploring Somaliland's unique clan-based governance system

Unpacking tradition and modern challenges in Somali politics

Illustration by Paola Bilancieri

Donald Trump’s war on women and truth

Another chapter in the ongoing novel

Amidst the vibrant life of Langa township in Cape Town, South Africa, two children embody the aspirations for equitable living conditions and social justice advocated in international human rights frameworks

Human settlements and dignity: evolution and challenges

Reflections on the evolution, challenges, and future of global urban development

King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain addresses reporters

On the 2024 Bahrain Arab summit

Overview and notes regarding the 33th edition

A woman navigating the migration crisis in the Mediterranean Sea, amidst challenges like human trafficking from Africa to Europe

Rising nationalism and African asylum seekers in Europe

Consequences of anti-immigration policies and the human toll of migration across the Mediterranean

A black man in a crowd, protesting

What is at stake in the U.S. 2024 elections?

Restoration of the promise of whiteness or equality for all?

Overlooking the city skyline in Istanbul, Turkey, is Maiden's Tower, where history whispers through ancient walls

Identity unraveled: turmoil, panic, and deportation

A personal journey through cultural shifts and emotional challenges

In the face of ongoing regional conflicts, these soldiers stand as testaments to the resolve and determination of South Africa to protect its borders and support peace efforts

South Africa’s interventions and regional securitisation

Balancing national interests and stability in Africa's conflicts

Democrat candidates Kamala Harris and Tim Walz at a rally

Election 2024: a battle for our rights

Harris and Walz lead Democrats' fight against modern slavery and climate denial

Barbed wire fence under cloudy blue sky depicts stringent border security measures, reflecting the urgency of managing the refugee crisis and strengthening border control

A comparative analysis of German and US immigration policies

Balancing humanitarian needs and economic realities in modern migration management

In a world where poverty persists, this boy’s tears reflect the urgent need for genuine action and compassion toward those living in desperate circumstances

Eradicating poverty: a clear path to justice and equality

Exploring the limits of current strategies and the need for action against wealth inequality

Nurturing loyalty while cultivating commitment beyond transactional relationships is a key factor when attempting to improve productivity and morale of teams within a workplace

The vital role of human leadership when cultivating loyalty

Nurturing commitment through genuine connection and compassionate leadership

European Parliament building in Strasbourg, France

EU digital markets act: impact on big tech and consumers

How new regulations affect Microsoft's bundling practices and Apple's innovation in Europe

An American casting their vote into a ballot box

The October surprise in the US elections

A Global South view on a key international event

A small fence separates densely-populated Tijuana, Mexico, right, from the United States in the Border Patrol's San Diego Sector. Construction is underway to extend a secondary fence over the top of this hill and eventually to the Pacific Ocean

U.S.-Mexico border: Karen Tei Yamashita's 'Tropic of Orange'

Exploring migration, inequality, and globalization through fiction

Person stepping on Earth globe with feet concept

Challenges and solutions in modern international relations

From escalating conflicts to climate crisis: a critical examination of global dynamics and pathways to peace

President of Brazil Lula da Silva, President of China Xi Jinping, President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov, in a family photograph, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa, on August 22, 2023

BRICS: redefining global power in the 21st century

How BRICS nations are challenging Western hegemony, reshaping the global economy, and building a multipolar world order

President Petro at the Library of the University of Salamanca in Spain, May 5, 2023

Gustavo Petro: future politics vs. present blockades

Colombia's president confronts ecological catastrophe, global capitalism, and the threat of political overthrow

South Africa's first democratic voting day on the 27th of April, 1994, the queues of voters serving as a powerful symbol of the collective journey towards democracy, echoing the aspirations of a nation reborn

Tinswalo's South Africa: dreams and realities

A reflection on 30 years of democracy and the contrasting lives of ordinary South Africans

Bitcoin, the cryptocurrency that has gone from enigmatic origins to global prominence

Bitcoin's resurgence: evolution and surge

Analyzing bitcoin's historic journey and recent growth

Lonwabo Dlamini, Xolobeni region (South Africa), staying back to practice agro-ecology & ecotourism @ Ashish Kothari

Deadlihoods to livelihoods

Can we make the transformation towards meaningful work?

On white underwear, flowers highlighting the importance of menstrual health awareness and personal care

Period poverty: a global health and equality issue

How access to menstrual products and hygiene facilities shapes lives worldwide

A woman lying on a pillow looking at her phone with sadness

The world is in a trance

Easy to program, easy to persuade, and wait, there’s more!

An AI-generated image depicts a TV duel between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on stage

Can AI help decide your vote?

Understanding key arguments for and against candidates Trump and Harris to make informed choices in the election

Solar panel on roof, Dakhova Sonyachna power plant in the Dnipro area, Ukraine

Green energy in Ukraine: stabilizing power during conflict

Kyiv's alternative energy initiatives and the impact of the '70 by 30' program on renewable energy development

A skyline dominated by corporate giants symbolises our current path of unsustainable growth and inequality, where global decisions echo in boardrooms rather than communities

Global crisis: urgent calls for structural change

Navigating environmental catastrophe and economic disparity in a divided world

AIM Congress 2024 Opening Ceremony, Abu Dhabi, UAE

AIM congress 2025: shaping the future of finance

How blockchain, AI, and cybersecurity are shaping a new era in finance

A sing at a demonstration urging for action against climate change

Good intentions, bad results

Nations are about to meet for their 29th annual conference on climate change. How honest will they be?

With mobile money, a man transcends physical barriers, accessing a world of banking services from the palm of his hand, revolutionising how we interact with money

Mobile money: expanding financial services globally

Unlocking opportunities through mobile payments and agency banking

Standards of the Georgian Orthodox Church flying by the Cathedral of the Holy Mother of Iberia in Zugdidi, Georgia, during the 2020 Vlakernoba procession, Georgia

The Georgian Orthodox church: surviving Soviet repression

How the Georgian Orthodox Church adapted under Stalin and resisted Soviet repression, shaping Georgia’s culture and politics

A protest for Palestinians in Gaza. The rally began at Penn Station where Pro-Israel protestors where present and ended with a march through parts of Baltimore on Northern Avenue

Israeli-Palestinian conflict: war and the struggle for peace

Tracing the major wars, failed peace efforts, and the ongoing crisis, with a call for justice and the two-state solution as the path to lasting peace

A hand gently touching moss in a natural setting, symbolizing efforts in deforestation prevention

EU deforestation regulation: a burden on consumers & farmers

Examining the unintended consequences of the EU's new environmental policy on European shoppers and global farmers

A nuclear reactor tower covered in white flowers

Ecological economic growth

Seizing our present and saving our future

Amidst rising tensions and political uncertainty, a powerful voice emerges at the 'Die Linke' conference, advocating for a just and inclusive future

Germany's political shift: rise of the AfD and emerging left

Analysing the impact of recent elections on German governance and EU relations

Cattle grazing grass

Towards a greener agriculture

There are no silver bullets in reducing greenhouse emissions

Engaged and eager to learn, these young students in a school in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, embody the future of South Africa's educational landscape

Empowering South Africa’s youth through education reform

Tackling inequality and unemployment for a brighter future

Iran's recently decesead former president Ebrahim Raisi

Pondering Iran's external politics

Where is the nation's foreign policy heading after Raisi's passing

Aerial view of an overcrowded township in South Africa, where homes stretch as far as the eye can see, highlighting the complex history of land distribution and urban planning while illustrating the stark reality of inadequate living conditions

South Africa's land ownership debate

Exploring the historical impact and contemporary challenges of land reform

A picturesque scene unfolds as a group of young African American female students dons black graduation gowns against the backdrop of a campus setting

Education as a double-edged sword

Empowering and disempowering African American students in America

A sign pleading to speak up against injustice

Theocratic blasphemy laws

Incongruent with international human rights

A man falling from above surrounded by money

Reclaiming humanity in business beyond 'it's not personal'

Examining the importance of human connection in business and the need to preserve personal values in a profit-driven world

President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the media and public during the official announcement of South Africa's 2024 election results at Gallagher Estate, Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa, on the 2nd of June, 2024, emphasising the historic significance of the election for independent candidates

South Africa's 2024 elections: independent candidates surge

ANC drops below 50% as new coalition government takes shape

A man dreesed as clown talking in congress

Laughing through politics: how humor helps us survive

What goes around comes around

A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 launches an unmanned aerial vehicle during exercise Sea Breeze 2017 in Mykolayivka, Ukraine

Techno-fascism, techno-terrorism, and global war

Exploring historical parallels, capitalism's role, and the rise of techno-fascism in today's geopolitical landscape

Promoting workplace collaboration and mutual support between men and women is a cornerstone of feminism, equality

Understanding malignant aggression in modern masculinity

Exploring the intersection of feminism, sociology, and capitalism in shaping new masculine identities for a fluid society

A gray picture of the Statue of Liberty, looming over the island

Contemplating the end of liberalism

What will come next during the age of rapid climate change, collapse, and rebirth?

Members of the Proud Boys, a far-right extremist group in the United States, rally in support of Trump, highlighting the ongoing influence of far-right extremism in the country's politics despite recent European election results

The far right's resurgence: a global threat to democracy

How recent elections highlight the growing influence of far-right parties and the urgent need for collective action

A woman vaping an e-cigarette, with smoke drifting against a black wall

Why banning vape flavours hurts smoking cessation efforts

Understanding the critical role of flavours in vaping as a harm reduction tool and why Brussels should reconsider its proposed ban

Leopold Sedar Senghor, Senegalese president, leaving Elysee, Paris, with Jacques Foccart, 8 May, 1964

The myth of decolonization

How France keeps its former African colonies trapped in eternal servitude

A hand holding a glass ball in front of a green field

The route to a sustainable development

Three barriers to energy reform

Close up of President Javier Milei on stage, with his iconic ''wig'' of messy hair

The mess in Milei’s Argentina

Can drastic measures stabilize the nation's instability?

A school hallway in Syria

Dearth of formal education in Zimbabwe

The consequence of corruption

White House, the executive mansion of the President of the United States, located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C, US

It is time for the Americans to wake up!

The need to establish term limits for the president and supreme court

One of the banners created for the group 'sensibilizzazioni libere e concrete' of taranto: raising awareness and taking action against pollution, Italy

"La Mia Terra" by Diodato: music for environmental justice

Exploring how music can address pollution, health, and social change

On December 16, 2019, Mario Sandoval, an ex-Argentinian police officer facing accusations of crimes against humanity from the "dirty war," is escorted by police at Ministro Pistarini International Airport in Buenos Aires after his extradition from France

Mario Sandoval: from Argentine officer to French exile

Exploring the life and legal battle of Mario Sandoval amidst global security and political struggles

Student protest wall art in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, on the wall it says: 'We want justice, not political repression. We want to reform the education system. We want our voices to be heard."

Bangladesh 2024: student protests end decade-long rule

The role of non-violent demonstrations, social media, and global pressure in reshaping Bangladesh’s democracy and governance

Francisco Rojas Aravena, Rector of the United Nations University for Peace, and Salvatore Grasso, author of the Anthem of the United Nations University for Peace, at the signing

"Pace, Shalom and Salam"

The anthem of the United Nations University for Peace (UPEACE)

A woman with bloody hand

Colombia's new organizations confronting femicide head-on

Breaking the silence

A hand cradling the world, representing care for global issues and environmental stewardship

Geopolitical risks in 2024: uncertainty and conflict

Understanding the complex interplay of political instability, economic tensions, and climate change

Democracy VS, School for Democracy, Rajasthan, 2019 @ Ashish Kothari

Vikalp Sangam: a decade of alternatives for India

Exploring ten years of collaboration, advocacy, and grassroots movements for justice and ecological wisdom

A captivating still life composition highlighting sustainable development goals

A reflection on ESG, pandemic shifts, and personal growth

Navigating the intersection of work, family, and identity in a post-pandemic world

Stanley Henry, CEO and Co-Founder of The Attention Seeker, Jony Lee, Strategist at The Attentions Seeker, and Claire Wallace, Co-Founder of the Attention Seeker, stand alongside each other proudly, reflecting the strong leadership at the helm of the growing and innovative company

An interview with The Attention Seeker founder Stanley Henry

How ‘thinking big’ and strategic engagement built a million-follower empire

On a pink background, a women's fist symbolizes equality

Bridging the dream gap: empowering aspirations

Exploring systemic barriers, initiatives, and hope for equality in achieving dreams

A woman prays with a crucifix in her hands before the cathedral

Inner peace in turbulent times: a Catholic perspective

Exploring the intersection of international law, geopolitics, and personal spirituality in the quest for peace

Two kids walking side by side, hugging

Growth, love, empathy: our common human future

Fighting for ourselves and others

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