Blinken finds a hardened political landscape as he tours the Middle East
US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has found a hardened political landscape as he tours the Middle East for the fifth time since the…
West African bloc meets as troubled states test unity
West African foreign ministers convened emergency discussions on Thursday to discuss Senegal’s political turmoil and the three coup-hit countries’ exit from the regional organization. The…
Column: Why are we so obsessed with the Travis/Taylor Super Bowl? We asked the man himself.
“Wouldn’t it be hilarious if I covered the Super Bowl?” It was a question I posed just a few weeks ago, imagining a fish-out-out-water report…
Layoffs in the Global Tech Industry
Has the tech industry’s rapid growth come at the cost of its workforce? Contrary to general perception, in recent years, the tech sector has entered…
Kobe Bryant statue a perfect portrayal of the Lakers legend
The confetti erupted and the curtain came down and, amid audible gasps, there appeared a muscular, bronze figure doing something nobody expected. Kobe Bryant isn’t…
Pakistan’s Unprecedented Economic Crisis and Calls for Restructuring Debt
Pakistan is on the brink of collapse as its import dependent economy has run out of Foreign Exchange causing food and energy shortages and the…
Israeli sniper kills Palestinian girl in front of Gaza hospital | Israel War on Gaza
NewsFeedA 14-year-old girl who went to collect water was killed by an Israeli sniper outside Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza, which has been under siege…
The significance of China’s exclusion of nine military officials from its parliament
We can analyze China’s move to exclude nine military officials from its parliament and its motives, especially since among them are four generals from the…
Saudi Arabia under the rule of Mohammad bin Salman
Under the de facto leadership of Muhammad Bin Salman (MBS), Saudi Arabia, dubbed the “undisputed leader of the Middle East,” has amassed the greatest economy…
A Crisis of Opportunity: Addressing the Root Causes of Emigration in the Western Balkans
Authors: Dr. Albana Shehaj and Dr. Valbona Zeneli The Western Balkans (WB) have faced significant population losses due to emigration over the past decades. Countries…
We need good education data to be able to achieve good education progress
What do statistics have to do with the fact that children are not going to school? A great deal. Quite simply, without data, we would…
Will We See a War Tribunal?
By J.M. Jakus and Liberty Shockley*. Edited by Evin Demir Mounting escalation in the Palestinian territories has yielded an avalanche of legal initiatives ranging from…
Hitting The Glass Ceiling: Women and Politics in China
Countries all throughout the world struggle with providing equal opportunities and positions in regards to women when compared to their male counterparts (Brennan & Elkink,…
Why Haven’t Astropolitical Developments Become a Trend and Focus of Indonesian Air Defense?
Last Sunday we witnessed the third presidential debate which discussed defense and security, foreign policy, and issues related to geopolitics. In the debate, the presidential…
BRICS Driving Emerging New Global Architecture
photo: kremlin.ru An association of five emerging economies popularly referred to as BRICS under Russia’s presidency (2024) has begun its work with the first meeting…
Strengthening China’s Soft Power through Public Diplomacy: NGOs as Important Players
This essay will explore China’s international relations with a focus on societal aspects. It aims to examine how non-governmental organizations (NGOs) play a crucial role…
Perpetrators Operating from Single Militant Ecosystem in Afghanistan
Pakistan has had a variety of terrorist strikes recently, which has made everyone worry that there could be a brand new terrorist uprising in Pakistan.…
Beyond the Suez: Global Dynamics of Crude Oil Trade
In an unexpected turn of events, the supertanker Grand Bonanza embarked on a distinctive journey in January 2024, circumventing the Red Sea to deliver 1.8…
Shaping the Future: The Trade and Technology Council’s Role in Transatlantic Collaboration and Global Innovation
Today marks the conclusion of the Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting in Washington, D.C. The United States and the European Union reaffirmed their commitment…
State-Guided Capitalism as a Roadblock Toward Indonesia’s Green Future
Indonesia is blessed with its geographical position on the equator, with abundant potential resources for renewable energy, especially solar energy. Renewable energy must replace fossil…