The Fall of an Autocrat: Dawn of a New Era in Bangladesh?
The dynamics of the student-led national protests in Bangladesh have opened the doors to what it means to be a Bengali today.
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Battle over the Nile: Can Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan Reach an African Deal over the GERD?
Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia should follow the principle of “African solutions to African problems” and resolve the issue of the…
A State within a State? Bosnia’s Serbian Problem
Republika Srpska cannot deploy an independent armed force under international agreements and Bosnia’s multinational army is obliged to protect all…
The World’s Longest River Could Dry Up: The Nile Dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia
Sudan and Egypt fear the Ethiopian project could reduce their share of the Nile’s water. But Ethiopia insists the dam…
Is Artificial Intelligence Racist? The Ethics of AI and the Future of Humanity
This book serves as a crucial wake-up call, urging us to address ethical concerns and design technology for the benefit…
Déjà Vu in Developing Economies? The Intertwined Story of Inflation, Interest Rates and Debt Burden
Money lost to interest payments creates debt burdens and shrinks public resources that could be channeled into development-friendly areas.
Report: Water Scarcity Threatens a Quarter of the World’s Population
4.000.000.000 people in 25 countries are living with high levels of water scarcity for one month, posing imminent risks to…
Ukraine’s War Unveiled through Human Stories: Interview with Marichka Paplauskaite
Read our interview on the astonishingly powerful collection of 24 personal stories from the war in Ukraine.
How Russia Instrumentalizes Orthodoxy in Africa
Russia will have to defeat the Church of Alexandria if it wants to extend the sphere of influence of Russian…
Dressed to Impress: Fashion Diplomacy’s Strong Political Dimension
A closer look reveals that the exchange between politics and fashion goes far beyond the trivial and has profound implications…
As Global Food Crisis Looms, Governments May Be Caught Unprepared
The world is destined for a global hunger catastrophe unless governments work together to meet people’s immediate food needs.
How Wagner’s Mutiny Will Affect African Politics
After Wagner’s mutiny, Russia, which had consolidated its presence in Africa through Wagner, will have to revise its Africa policy.
Narratives of Civic Duty: How National Stories Shape Democracy in Asia
The bedrock of a democracy’s resilience lies in the very element once deemed harmful — national attachments.
Can BRICS Challenge the Global Political System?
We are at a historic juncture in terms of the power struggle in the global political system and BRICS has…
Cults Continue to Cause Death in the 21st Century
In the heart of Kenya’s Shakahola Forest, a shocking discovery has unearthed a haunting story of tragedy and fanaticism.
Central Banks Rush to Gold Reserves and the De-dollarization Nexus
Here is why gold has recently been the main instrument of political revolt against the U.S.-dominated financial order.
Sri Lanka to Allow Indian Rupee in Local Transactions
Can you imagine a sovereign country using a currency other than its own for local transactions? This has been the…
Is ChatGPT a Sign of Hope or Doom for the Future of Artificial Intelligence?
ChatGPT is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the capabilities and applications of generative AI.
The European Convention on Human Rights Bans Desecrating the Quran
Legal rulings of the European Convention on Human Rights clearly show that the burning of the Quran is contrary to…
