Why the Armenia–Azerbaijan Peace Deal May Never Materialize Without a U.S. Push
A few weeks ago, the governments of Armenia and Azerbaijan announced they had finalized the text of a long-anticipated peace treaty, ostensibly ending decades...
Marx Was Right, but So Was Jesus: Sunday Rituals Through Bourdieu, Marx, and the Postcolonial Lens
In post-apartheid South Africa, where class divides remain entrenched and youth unemployment persists at staggering levels, religious practice among young people offers a revealing...
Europe’s Continued Silence Amid the Ongoing Gaza Crisis
In recent months, the Gaza Strip has once again witnessed a renewed wave of violence, spearheaded by Israel with the open support of the...
We Say Zimbabwe Now, Don’t We?
On April 18, Zimbabwe celebrated its 45th independence anniversary. Their independence in 1980 came with mixed emotions and resulted in a country still divided...
The End of an Era: Reimagining Democracy Support for a New World
Authors: Soheila Comninos and Scott Warren*
The United States’ retreat from its historic role as a global democracy champion, accompanied by sweeping cuts to foreign...
“In Search of Lost Time”: Donald Trump’s World No Longer Exists
The title of French writer Marcel Proust's seven-volume novel (1913-1927), In Search of Lost Time, seems perfect for Donald Trump's current economic crusade against...
CPEC is More Than a Corridor
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), often portrayed as a bilateral infrastructure project, is a geopolitical epicentre—an evolving battleground influenced by fifth-generation warfare (5GW) and...
French Hijab Ban in Sport Hinders Religious Freedom
France has complicated relations with religious clothing, believing that it infringes on secularism, its fundamental value. In 2004, the country banned the wearing of...
Donald Trump’s Trade War: A Betrayal of Economic Logic and Republican Ideology?
In a paradox that has baffled both economists and classical conservatives alike, Donald Trump's administration — championing a loud return to nationalism and protectionism...
Trump’s misreading of China’s resolve: This could be a legacy breaker
One could interpret US President Donald Trump’s tariff imposition on some 49 countries as an invitation to negotiate their respective trade positions with the...