Time to Relocate to new Headquarter: Why the AU Must Consider a New Home
The African Union (AU) has long stood as a symbol of unity and cooperation among African nations. Its headquarters, located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, are…
We can’t afford rent so moved into a bus – its scary alone in the dark but front door swap has eased our worried minds
A WOMAN has revealed how the affordable housing crisis forced her to move into a bus - and although it's scary at night a front…
Analyzing Biden and Trump Administrations: A Comparative Look at American Foreign Policy
Within the realm of international relations, various theories guide states in shaping and managing their interactions with other countries. This is particularly evident in the…
Gaza Conflict and the Houthi Factor: The Impending Regional War and its Global Consequences
The war in Gaza has been raging for nearly three months, and there seems to be no end in sight. With each passing day, the…
JuJu Watkins and No. 9 USC send No. 2 UCLA to its first loss
Finally, JuJu Watkins could exhale. When Kayla Padilla drew a foul with 14.3 seconds left with USC up by six, Watkins, the Trojans’ star freshman,…
Why ‘One Country, Two Systems’ is successful in Hong Kong and Macao?
On January 11, 1982, Deng Xiaoping first proposed the concept of “One Country, Two Systems” when he met with Li Yaozi, chairman of the Chinese…
To Infinity and Beyond:The Legal Battleground of Space Warfare
Monumental progress has been made in the exploration of outer space since the launch of Sputnik 1, the first manmade satellite, over six decades ago…
De-escalation and restraint are needed to resolve the Red Sea crisis
U.S. and British naval attacks on Houthi military sites in Yemen have exasperated the already fragile situation in the Middle East and can potentially ignite…
Shifting the burden: U.S. wants Europeans to fund Ukraine conflict
Although NATO continues reaffirming its commitment to further bolster Ukraine’s defenses, there is no guarantee that this year the Eastern European country will be supported…
President Aliyev Outlines Azerbaijan’s Post-Karabakh Vision
On January 8, President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan outlined his country’s primary objectives, priorities, and current challenges for the upcoming year in an interview with…
The Silent Killer in Central Asia: How Environmental Degradation Leads to Societal Collapse
This paper sheds light on an often overlooked link between environmental degradation and societal collapse. By emphasizing how environmental disasters, from historical droughts to present-day…
Oscars voting has begun. Who’s out front?
The Screen Actors Guild has weighed in, as has the Directors Guild of America. Next up: the Oscars. I’m Glenn Whipp, columnist for the Los…
Arab Public Opinion about the Israeli War on Gaza
The Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies announced the results of the public opinion poll regarding the Israeli war on Gaza on Wednesday 10…
Ethiopia’s Perilous Path Threatens Somali Sovereignty and Global Stability
The escalating tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia over territorial sovereignty are not just a bilateral issue; they portend broader regional and global consequences. The potential…
Some thoughts on Turkey in 2024
2023 has been full of surprises with ups and downs for Turkey. In early February, the country faced one of the most devastating earthquakes in…
Disinformation Tops Global Risks 2024 as Environmental Threats Intensify
Drawing on nearly two decades of original risks perception data, the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2024warns of a global risks landscape in which…
Security Imperatives: Israel’s Counteractions in the Wake of Hezbollah Rocket Strikes
The recent barrage of rocket attacks by Hezbollah has elicited a measured and rapid counter-response from Israel. Amidst this unfolding scenario, the region finds itself…
Global Confederation Movement: Blocs + Blocs + Blocs
Replacing Unilateralism with Multilateralism replaces a war mentality with economic collaborations, meritocracies, peace, diversity, and tolerance. Blocs + Blocs: Further realignment of the various jigsaw pieces of…
Somalia’s President Signs Law Canceling Ethiopia Red Sea Access Deal
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud officially invalidated breakaway region Somaliland’s agreement to grant landlocked Ethiopia access to the Red Sea in exchange for a stake…
Why Anthony Davis is ‘very comfortable in guarding anybody’
The Lakers had a tenuous one-point lead over the Clippers late in the fourth quarter when Anthony Davis switched on defense to guard the dangerous…