Addressing Acute Food Shortages Through Progressive Diplomacy
The specter of global food insecurity looms larger than ever, with 783 million people facing chronic hunger and 18 hunger hotspots—spanning Central America, Sub-Saharan...
Pakistan Assumes UNSC Presidency: A Beacon of Responsibility in Troubled Times
On July 1, 2025, Pakistan assumed the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)—a position that comes not only with responsibility but...
Mental Health, Innovation and the Politics of Space of Digital Era
The ongoing Understanding Artificial Intelligence and Robotics extensive program marks an ambitious 8-week journey into the geopolitical, technological, and ethical frontiers of AI and...
Comparative Study of Reconciliation Efforts in Post-Conflict Societies
Reconciliation after violent conflict is neither a certain nor linear process—it requires time, patience, and constant efforts in understanding and appreciating the unique socio-political...
Beyond Rhetoric: BRICS Faces Test on Multipolar Commitment
For the past few years, United States global dominance has been of much concern for the BRICS group (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South...
Stitching Human Rights into Fashion: The Unseen Cost in Global Supply Chains
Fashion, a multi-trillion-dollar business, wraps us in style and individuality, from the colorful Parisian catwalks to the clothes we wear in everyday life. Beauty...
From Gaza to Tehran, A World Unbound: Collapse of The Rules Based International Order
Since the October 7 Hamas attack, Israel has unleashed a level of devastation on Gaza that goes far beyond any claim of targeted retaliation....
How International Law Is Adapting to Emerging and Disruptive Technologies
Traditional frameworks of international law grapple to keep pace amidst an era of rapid technological advancement. From artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing to...
Crisis Diplomacy: Global Power Plays in South Asia and Middle East Conflicts
In the multipolar era, every war serves as a flashpoint through which the evolving balance of power is tested and contested. The recent escalation...
A call for urgent action to fund education
As the former European Commissioner for International Partnerships, I have witnessed firsthand both the transformative power of education and the devastating consequences when it...