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How the German Economy Fell from Grace
With a single sentence, Chancellor Friedrich Merz broke one of Germany’s and Western Europe’s greatest political taboos, daring to question the welfare state’s sacred status...
Leaked Documents Reveal Tangled Web: Epstein, Chinese Dissidents, and the Shadowy Arms Trade
Chinese President Xi Jinping's connection to the recent “Jeffrey Epstein” leaks (published in early 2016) revolves around his name being mentioned in emails written...
Syria’s energy comeback amid challenges
Syria's energy sector undergoes a transformative process after a decade of conflict, transitioning from severe damage toward a delicate recovery.
The downfall of the Assad...
America’s Thucydidean Moment
Thucydides, had he lived today, would scarcely have been surprised by the arrogance of great powers or by the geopolitical disorder that now defines...
Market Sovereignty and Executive Power: The Venezuela Case
Trump's Venezuela operation succeeded militarily but failed economically. United States forces executed Operation Absolute Resolve on January 3, capturing President Nicolás Maduro in a...
Youth Voices, Artificial Intelligence, and Mental Balance: Insights from 1st Essay Comp. on Right to Analog Life
As societies increasingly navigate the promises and pressures of artificial intelligence, questions surrounding mental well-being, autonomy, and human creativity are gaining renewed urgency. While...
The Role of Chinese Research Centers in Promoting China’s Initiatives Across the Global South
Several Chinese research centers are actively working to strengthen relations between China and the Global South (Asia, Africa, and Latin America) through research in...
ASEAN’s Chip Ambitions: A Strategic Opening for Taiwan
Recognising the need to diversify and move beyond low value-added and commodity-based growth, ASEAN has now started to increasingly turn its focus toward higher-value,...
You Can’t Buy Peace: Trump’s Economic Fantasy Across Three Wars
President Donald Trump's son-in-law stood before global elites in Davos last week and unveiled renderings of a "New Gaza"—glittering skyscrapers along the Mediterranean, data...
85 SECONDS TO MIDNIGHT: What Global Risks are pushing Humanity to the Brink?
Midnight representing a global catastrophe, one brought on by human decisions rather than just nature or fate. An imagined moment of civilization`s dimise is...