Takeaways from Trump’s inaugural address
NEW YORK — President Trump’s second inaugural address featured similar themes to his first: a sweeping indictment of the country he inherits and grand promises to…
Squid Game and South Korean Politics: Socioeconomic Inequality and Power Struggles
Netflix’s Squid Game has captured global attention with its depiction of a deadly survival game where financially desperate individuals are forced to compete for a…
Invisible Wars: The Subtle Power of Precision Intelligence
In today’s world, marked by increasingly diverse and multifaceted conflicts, managing threats has become an intricate and challenging task. Warfare has shifted from traditional, conventional…
Doctors on the front lines in Gaza – Dr Victoria Rose & Fatima Bhutto | Gaza
Victoria Rose is a British senior plastic and reconstructive surgeon who has been on two medical missions to Gaza since October 7, 2023. In this…
The Unfinished Revolution: Protests in Armenia and the Quest for Change
Since its independence in 1991, Armenia has faced a turbulent journey marked by systemic corruption, authoritarian tendencies, and socio-economic instability. The newly sovereign nation inherited…
African Union’s Summit Leaves Little Hope to Advance Agricultural Transformation in Africa
Perhaps it was the most crucial summit held on January 9th to 11th in 2025 with a focus to raise agricultural productivity, increase public investment…
Guantanamo 2.0? Why Somalia Must Reject Ethiopia’s Push for a Dangerous Lease
In 1903, a deal was struck between the United States and Cuba that would leave an enduring mark on international relations. The agreement gave the…
Jimmy Carter’s casket on way to Atlanta as 39th president’s state funeral begins
PLAINS, Ga. — Jimmy Carter‘s long public goodbye began Saturday, with the 39th U.S. president’s flag-draped casket rolling through his tiny hometown and past his boyhood…
China’s Big but Weak Navy: The illusion of Maritime Power
China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has grown rapidly in recent decades, becoming the world’s largest navy by sheer number of vessels. However, size alone…
The UK’s Strategic Shift: Entering External Association with the United States
In the wake of Brexit and the UK’s evolving global role, establishing an external association with the United States merits serious consideration. Historical precedents, such…
Trump’s Populism and the MAGA Divide in Immigration and Global Implications
The U.S. presidential election has always had significant global ramifications, shaping economies and geopolitical landscapes across the world. The president of the United States is…
Iran-China Relations: A Strategic Partnership for Regional and Global Stability
The recent visit of Iran’s Foreign Minister to China comes at a pivotal moment in Middle Eastern and global politics. With tensions escalating in the…
When the War on Drugs Goes Too Far: The Cartel Terrorism Fallacy
The prospect of Donald Trump’s return to power in January 2025 has ignited heated discussions, especially in relation to his previous stance on Mexico and…
‘Weaponisation of Starvation’: The Failing of International Humanitarian Law in Sudan’s War
“Never in modern history have so many people faced starvation and famine as in Sudan today,” experts selected by the United Nations Human Rights Council…
Trump’s Threats to BRICS Nations and Egypt’s Response
The recent statements by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump regarding the imposition of tariffs on BRICS countries reflect a broader trend of economic confrontation that extends…
Liverpool: Are Salah, Gakpo & Diaz Reds’ best Premier League front three?
When Jurgen Klopp fashioned his first great Liverpool team, Mohamed Salah was the final piece in an attacking triumvirate that matched anything in Europe.With Salah…
South Africa’s G20 Chairmanship: Unique Opportunity for Optimizing Economic Partnership With Africa
The Group of 20 (G20) is an intergovernmental forum comprising 19 sovereign countries, the European Union (EU), and the African Union (AU). It works to…
Balancing Pride and Progress: Indonesia’s Government EV Trajectory
Indonesia’s vision of implementing the usage of electric government fleets has been a cornerstone of its sustainability efforts and nation’s commitment to green development. In…
Leveraging the BRICS Network to Drive Indonesia’s AI Strategy
As an economic and political alliance now comprising 11 members, BRICS offers strategic momentum to harness artificial intelligence (AI) as a catalyst for economic growth…
Strategies for Reducing Unemployment in State and Nationally
With a current rate of 4.2%, an increase over last year’s 3.8%, unemployment is still a ubiquitous problem affecting over 7.1 million Americans. Rising rates…