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World Leaders and the Vote of No Confidence
World Leaders and the Vote of No Confidence
Author condemns the political rehabilitation of violent extremists like al-Julani, warning that legitimizing such figures betrays victims, undermines justice, and endangers global security. By Saad Al... Read More...


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The Gaza Crisis: Devastation, Displacement, and Regional Silence
The Gaza Crisis: Devastation, Displacement, and Regional Silence
Article explores the scale of destruction in Gaza, the humanitarian toll, and the limited response from regional actors, especially the Arab world. It reflects the urgent need for international and re... Read More...


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The Relationship Between Religion and Politics: From Ideological Exploitation to Colonial Investment in Extremist Religious Groups
The Relationship Between Religion and Politics: From Ideological Exploitation to Colonial Investment in Extremist Religious Groups
Author argues that terrorist groups threaten regional and global stability and imposes complex challenges on both states and peoples. There is an urgent need for action. By Saad Al Halabi. (06/20/2025... Read More...


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A Country Divided by Distance: Why Moving Congo's Capital Could Help Solve Its Never-Ending Crisis
A Country Divided by Distance: Why Moving Congo's Capital Could Help Solve Its Never-Ending Crisis
Author argues that relocating the DRC’s capital to a more central location could strengthen governance, improve crisis response, and bridge the country’s deep east-west divide. By Oumar Fofana Read More...


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The Future of Social Welfare Financing in an Aging Global Population
The Future of Social Welfare Financing in an Aging Global Population
Author explores how aging populations worldwide threaten the sustainability of social welfare systems—urging bold, equitable reforms in pensions, healthcare, labor policy, and intergenerational solida... Read More...


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The United States and the Middle East: Betraying the Arabs and Undermining Itself in Global Competition
The United States and the Middle East: Betraying the Arabs and Undermining Itself in Global Competition
Author explores how the U.S. approach to the 2025 Iran nuclear talks—shaped by internal contradictions and strategic shortsightedness—risks alienating Arab partners, destabilizing the region, and weak... Read More...


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Electing Justice: Mexico’s High-Stakes Judicial Experiment
Electing Justice: Mexico’s High-Stakes Judicial Experiment
Article examines Mexico’s unprecedented judicial elections—intended to democratize the judiciary—but warns they risk undermining judicial independence, deepening politicization, and weakening checks o... Read More...


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Iran’s Nuclear Fate: How the US-China Rivalry Is Redrawing the Middle East Map
Iran’s Nuclear Fate: How the US-China Rivalry Is Redrawing the Middle East Map
Author argues that Iran’s nuclear future is shaped less by non-proliferation than by U.S.-China rivalry—positioning Tehran as both strategic player and potential flashpoint in global power politics. B... Read More...


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How religious narratives could be a potent weapon: A case study of Pakistan
How religious narratives could be a potent weapon: A case study of Pakistan
Author explores how extremist groups like the TTP manipulate religious narratives for political aims in Pakistan—exposing how these distortions of Islam fuel violence, foreign alliances, and regional ... Read More...


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The Impact of Global Economic Trends on Fiscal Policy Coordination
The Impact of Global Economic Trends on Fiscal Policy Coordination
Author argues that in today’s interconnected world, fiscal policy coordination is crucial to address challenges like inflation, climate change, debt, and digitalization—emphasizing multilateral framew... Read More...


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The Dangerous Cost of Truth: Elizabeth Tsurkov and Iraq’s War on Activism
The Dangerous Cost of Truth: Elizabeth Tsurkov and Iraq’s War on Activism
Article highlights the dangers faced by activists and researchers in Iraq, focusing on Elizabeth Tsurkov’s abduction, and calls for urgent international protection of truth-seekers challenging entrenc... Read More...


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Geo-politico-tech Futures in the age of AI
Geo-politico-tech Futures in the age of AI
Report on Global Academy holding the Understanding AI - Opening Session. By Jenna Ellis (05/31/2025) Read More...


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The Eagle in the Dragon’s Trap: Beijing Prepares to Rewrite the Rules of the Game with Trump’s Return
The Eagle in the Dragon’s Trap: Beijing Prepares to Rewrite the Rules of the Game with Trump’s Return
Author argues that Trump’s second-term policies are accelerating China’s rise—enabling Beijing to expand diplomatic, economic, and technological influence while repositioning itself as a global leader... Read More...


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Putting a Price on Pollution: Why Carbon Taxes Are Crucial for Climate Action
Putting a Price on Pollution: Why Carbon Taxes Are Crucial for Climate Action
Author makes the case for carbon taxes as an essential tool for climate action—emphasizing that thoughtful design, equity measures, and public trust are key to their success. By Ramil Abbasov. (05/19/... Read More...


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The Racial Contract in Global Diplomacy: What Feminist Foreign Policy Keeps Ignoring
The Racial Contract in Global Diplomacy: What Feminist Foreign Policy Keeps Ignoring
essay critiques feminist foreign policy for ignoring global racial and colonial power structures—arguing that without confronting systemic inequality, such diplomacy risks reinforcing injustice rather... Read More...


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Can the US Break the Tehran-Moscow-Beijing Axis?
Can the US Break the Tehran-Moscow-Beijing Axis?
Analysis explores whether the U.S. can weaken the China-Russia-Iran alliance by improving ties with Tehran and Moscow—mirroring Kissinger’s Cold War strategy in reverse. By Dr. Bahram P. Kalviri. (05/... Read More...


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India and Pakistan on the Brink of Wider Conflict: What Next?
India and Pakistan on the Brink of Wider Conflict: What Next?
Following India’s strikes inside Pakistan after the Pulwama attack, this analysis warns of escalating Indo-Pak conflict, stressing miscalculation risks and calling for urgent U.S.-led mediation. By Dr... Read More...


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After Pahalgam: Charting the Dangers of Miscalculation in South Asia
After Pahalgam: Charting the Dangers of Miscalculation in South Asia
Author warns that South Asia’s lack of communication and aggressive rhetoric—exposed by the Pahalgam incident—risks catastrophic miscalculation between nuclear rivals India and Pakistan. By Anam Murad... Read More...


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Budget Surpluses Are a Gift. Let’s Not Waste Them
Budget Surpluses Are a Gift. Let’s Not Waste Them
Author argues that budget surpluses should be used to reduce public debt—building long-term resilience over short-term political gain—drawing on global examples and economic theory. By Ramil Abbasov. ... Read More...


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The Escalation of the Balochistan Insurgency: Causes, Consequences, and Future Directions
The Escalation of the Balochistan Insurgency: Causes, Consequences, and Future Directions
Author analyzes the deepening Balochistan insurgency in Pakistan, urging political dialogue, economic inclusion, and human rights reforms for a sustainable resolution. By Tabish Munir. (05/05/2025) Read More...


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The Fragile Peace: Analyzing the Consequences of the Kashmir Tourist Attack on Indo-Pak Relations
The Fragile Peace: Analyzing the Consequences of the Kashmir Tourist Attack on Indo-Pak Relations
The tourist attack in Kashmir has reignited Indo-Pak tensions, jeopardizing the Indus Waters Treaty and highlighting urgent climate and water security risks for both nations. By Khizra Mushtaq. (05/03... Read More...


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Setting the Precedent Right
Setting the Precedent Right
Author presenst case for an optimistic view of the current international order. By Zac Knapp. (05/02/2025) Read More...


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Diego Garcia: Navigating its Strategic Role for the U.S Amidst the UK-Mauritius Deal
Diego Garcia: Navigating its Strategic Role for the U.S Amidst the UK-Mauritius Deal
Author explores Diego Garcia’s pivotal role in U.S. strategy amid shifting UK-Mauritius sovereignty—highlighting rising U.S.-China rivalry in the Indian Ocean. By Ehtasham Ali. (05/02/2025 Read More...


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Myanmar’s Children: Caught in Conflict
Myanmar’s Children: Caught in Conflict
Myanmar’s civil war has left millions of children facing forced conscription, labor, and trauma—highlighting a powerful call for international protection and reform. By Claire Baxendale. (05/01/2025) Read More...


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From Disruption to Regulation: Rethinking AI’s Role in Society
From Disruption to Regulation: Rethinking AI’s Role in Society
AI’s 2024 impact revealed both promise and peril—prompting urgent global regulation to harness its benefits while protecting privacy, democracy, and human dignity. By Spyros Tsaparas. (05/01/2025) Read More...


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Pahalgam: The Story of False Flag Operations and IWT
Pahalgam: The Story of False Flag Operations and IWT
Author argues that India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty following the Pahalgam terror attack is politically motivated, urging both India and Pakistan to pursue backchannel diplomacy and joint... Read More...


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Pakistan’s Afghan Repatriation Policy: Addressing a Growing Humanitarian Challenge
Author warns that Pakistan’s mass deportation of Afghan refugees risks creating a humanitarian crisis, urging more humane, nuanced policies and greater international support to protect vulnerable popu... Read More...


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Climate Change Impacting Latin American Migration
Climate Change Impacting Latin American Migration
Author highlights how climate change is driving mass migration from Latin America, exposing migrants to dangerous journeys and inadequate legal protections, and calls for urgent international reforms ... Read More...


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The Gang of Anti-Globalists
The Gang of Anti-Globalists
Editorial critiques the anti-globalist rhetoric of U.S. leaders in the Trump administration, arguing that globalization—rooted in capitalism—is misunderstood and scapegoated, despite having driven glo... Read More...


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Why Smarter Capital Budgeting is the Key to Better Public Investment
Why Smarter Capital Budgeting is the Key to Better Public Investment
Author warns that growing off-budget government spending undermines fiscal sustainability, urging transparency, expanded budget reporting, citizen engagement, and stronger oversight to prevent hidden ... Read More...


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