Militant Democracy: When Democracies Defend Themselves
In the minds of liberals, democracy is a society that is open, tolerant, and diverse. However, history demonstrates that the most tolerant regimes occasionally...
Diplomacy is Key to Resolving the World’s Humanitarian Crises
The world today faces a cascade of humanitarian and refugee crises driven by conflicts, climate change, and systemic inequalities. Millions of people have been...
Security for Resources: A New Era in Foreign Policy and Critical Mineral Diplomacy
In an age defined by the race for clean energy technologies, critical minerals have emerged as both a geopolitical asset and a bargaining chip....
For the Drug Addict in the Northern Areas of Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
We are living in a Renaissance, the African Renaissance. Attachment to the anticipation for the future arises from having high levels of a false...
Beyond the Binary: Gender Roles and the Diplomacy of Open Minds
The Personal and the Spiritual
In a world that is increasingly interconnected, how we understand and respond to gender roles is more than a cultural...
Mimicking Empathy and Virtual Conversations: Benefiting AI Chatbots in Borderline Personality Disorder Recovery
Artificial intelligence (AI) is taking an increasingly large role in our daily lives. AI can be used to form exercise schedules, give food recommendations,...
Bringing the outdoors in: architecture that nurtures our connection with nature
EU-funded researchers are exploring the role of architecture in designing living spaces that harness the healing power of nature to improve the health and...
The Rice Miracle
The greatest nation, it is said, is imagination. I woke up one day and realised that prodigals were knocking at my door. The unshaven,...
Who Bears the Hidden Cost when the World’s e-waste Burden Falls on the Global South?
In today’s digital age, we live in an ever-accelerating cycle of technological consumption. Every year, millions of people around the world rush to replace...
Nordic Leadership in Low-Carbon Construction: A Blueprint for Europe’s Sustainable Future
As the global climate crisis intensifies, countries around the world are seeking innovative solutions to reduce carbon emissions while supporting economic growth. Among the...