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International Mountain Day: Mountain High, Skin Deep
Mountains are beautiful. However, to fixate on their marvelous physicality is a huge disfavor. We rely on mountains…
2019-12-11
Climate Emergency: Dropping The Pretense
Extreme weather had displaced roughly 20 million people each year over the past decade. This is according to…
2019-12-11
Human Rights Day 2019: Youth Empowers Positive Dynamics
The 10th of December is celebrated as Human Rights Day. This event marks the day in 1948 the…
2019-12-10
Looking Back: What Happened In Pearl Harbor?
7th of December 1941 is the day the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. Prior to this, America was opposed…
2019-12-06
At 70, Is NATO Still Important? 5 Essential Reads
As the NATO summit begins in London on Dec. 3, it brings together leaders of the world’s most…
2019-12-04
NATO And The EU: A Short History Of An Uneasy Relationship
In the face of growing security challenges to Europe, from an antagonistic Russia, to instability in the Middle…
2019-12-04
The Global Economic Impact Of Terrorism
Apart from fear and fatalities, terrorist attacks also impact our economy negatively. Each year, we lose billions of…
2019-12-01
Why Aren’t Americans Rising Up Like The People Of Chile And Lebanon?
With more Americans demanding an alternative to a system that doesn’t serve their needs, the tinder for a…
2019-11-19
What Do We Really Celebrate on International Day for Tolerance?
November 16 marks the International Day of Tolerance. This day, we commemorate tolerance. What is this day for?…
2019-11-16
Urban Unrest Propels Global Wave Of Protests
Numerous anti-government protests have paralyzed cities across the globe for months, from La Paz, Bolivia, to Santiago, Chile,…
2019-11-15
The Joker to Guy Fawkes: Why Protesters Around The World Are Wearing The Same Masks
From Hong Kong to Chile and from Lebanon to Iraq, people around the world are taking to the…
2019-11-14
Are We Witnessing The Rise Of A New Terrorist Trend?
Manifestos and livestreaming seem to be the new trend in radical right terrorist attacks. Halle is the latest…
2019-11-12
Don’t Get Confused: The Difference Between Veterans Day, Remembrance Day, Armistice Day & Memorial Day
November 11 marks Veterans Day — and Remembrance Day. If you are in the United States, you are…
2019-11-12
Environmental Stress Is Already Causing Death – This Chaos Map Shows Where
Over 12 days at the start of October 2019 eight people were killed, more than 1,300 injured and…
2019-11-11
Open Science, Leave No One Behind: World Science Day For Peace And Development 2019
November 10 marks the World Science Day for Peace and Development. This annual event, according to the United…
2019-11-10
The Countries Best Prepared To Deal With A Pandemic
Multiple times across history, pandemics killed large proportions of humanity. One of the recent pandemics includes the emergence…
2019-11-07
A Brief History Of The ISIS: How One Of The World’s Most Violent Terror Group Rose To Power
ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead, as confirmed by the terrorist militant group also known by the…
2019-11-07
The World Is In A Revolutionary Moment – How Can The Global Left Be A Serious Player?
We are living in an extraordinary moment in world history. This is a period of intense, frequent and…
2019-11-05
Why Is Chile Protesting?
Chile has been known as one of the more stable countries in South America but lately, it has…
2019-11-05
These Are The Pros And Cons Of Every Brexit Option Left On The Table
Boris Johnson’s mantra, ever since becoming prime minister, has been to “get Brexit done”. Yet the most striking…
2019-10-31
Hong Kong Protesters Shouldn’t Pin Hopes On Outsiders To Solve Their Impasse With Beijing
The decision by the US House of Representatives to pass legislation tightening up the scrutiny of Hong Kong’s…
2019-10-29
Brexit: What Now?
EU27 approved of the extension of the Brexit deadline extension yesterday, October 28. This is after delaying its…
2019-10-29
Baghdadi’s Death Is A Huge Blow To Islamic State, But History Suggests It Won’t Guarantee A Safer World
“A very bad man” has been killed and “the world is now a much safer place”. The sentiment…
2019-10-28
Hong Kong Protests And Brexit Could Both End Up Benefiting Financial Elites
Protests in Hong Kong have captured the world’s attention in recent weeks, with demonstrators closing streets and the…
2019-10-28
United Nations At 74: What Is The UN, Anyway?
October 24 is United Nations (UN) Day, marking the day the organization came into existence. You typically see…
2019-10-24
The Top 10 Most Resilient Countries In The World 2019
We are living in a world which compels us to constantly take risks. There are times where these…
2019-10-18
Three Ways To Stop The Global Economic System Working For Only Rich White Men
Women’s unpaid work is worth $10 trillion annually. Amazon’s Jeff Bezos’s personal wealth dwarves the health budget of…
2019-10-18
World Food Day 2019: All You Need To Know About Global Hunger
October 16 is World Food Day. This is a day to promote awareness and collective action for people…
2019-10-16
Queen’s Speech 2019: The Queen Has Spoken. Let Us Just Get On With It.
Today, October 14, marks the State Opening of Parliament ceremony which formally starts the parliamentary year. One of…
2019-10-14
Hong Kong Is One Of The Most Unequal Cities In The World. So Why Aren’t The Protesters Angry At The Rich And Powerful?
There have been many explanations for the turmoil in Hong Kong, with protests still ongoing. However, the powerful…
2019-10-10
Examining Inequality: A Gates Foundation Report
In the midst of the growth and development in our world, there are those who propel to new…
2019-10-07
The Joker’s Origin Story Comes At A Perfect Moment: Clowns Define Our Times
The joker, the trickster, the jester, the provocateur – there is a rich cultural history of these roles…
2019-10-04
The History Of The People’s Republic Of China – Through 70 Years Of Mass Parades
Traditionally in China, 70 is an auspicious number. A person who reaches 70 is considered “rare and precious”…
2019-10-04
Pathological Power: The Danger Of Governments Led By Narcissists And Psychopaths
After spending his early life suffering under the Nazis and then Stalin, the Polish psychologist Andrew Lobaczewski devoted…
2019-10-03
Dude! Where’s My Democracy?
People turn to authoritarian leaders not because they distrust democracy but because our system is fundamentally undemocratic. Democracy…
2019-10-02
Quality Of Nationality Index: What Is Your Nationality’s Worth?
Deeply saddening, yes, but the reality that can be observed in this world is that a person’s nationality…
2019-09-30
Not convinced on the need for urgent climate action? Here’s what happens to our planet between 1.5°C and 2°C of global warming
Many numbers are bandied around in climate emergency discussions. Of them, 1.5°C is perhaps the most important. At…
2019-09-29
UN Climate Action Summit Missed A Key Ingredient: Climate Action
A summer of civil unrest. A global climate strike bringing millions of people to the streets. A stark…
2019-09-28
Climate Emergency: Why Global Mobilization Is So Important
This climate crisis is almost irreversible, and it is global. And global and irreversible should be the answer.…
2019-09-25
Is Global Recession Inevitable For 2020?
With the on-going trade wars amongst other things happening in the world, it is hard to avoid wondering…
2019-09-14
Is There Such Thing As A ‘European Identity’?
The outcome of the UK’s 2016 referendum on EU membership has sent shockwaves across Europe. Among other impacts,…
2019-09-12
Could We Have Prevented The Collapse Of The World Trade Center?
This day marks the tragic 9/11 attacks. One can perhaps vividly remember the tragic collapse of the World…
2019-09-11
The Impact Of Immigration On EU Countries’ Nationalistic Sentiments
From the United Kingdom to Italy, Austria, and other European countries, recent elections have shown that nationalist and…
2019-09-11
International Literacy Day 2019: Literacy and Multilingualism
September 8 is International Literacy Day (ILD), as proclaimed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization…
2019-09-08
No More Record Highs: Addressing The Plight Of Children Trapped In Armed Conflict
United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) recently organized a symposium in Mazar-e-Sharif in Afghanistan as a platform…
2019-09-06
The Amazon Fire Crisis Has Been 500 Years In The Making – As Brazil’s Indigenous People Know Only Too Well
São Paulo – the largest city in the Americas – was recently plunged into darkness in the middle…
2019-09-04
Amazon Fires: Eight Ways You Can Help Stop The Rainforest Burning
A tragedy continues to unfold across the Amazon. Tens of thousands of fires are raging across the region,…
2019-08-30
Like ‘Shooting Water’: Why The Hong Kong Government Must Accept That Compromise Is The Only Way Forward
The Hong Kong protest movement is not deescalating – nor will it. Having battled for 12 weeks, this…
2019-08-30
Now Is Not The Time To Defend Britain’s Democracy – We Need A Democratic Revolution
The ancient institutions of the British state are well past their sell-by date. Only a radical shake-up can…
2019-08-29
Tech Is Fueling The Hong Kong Movement. Here’s How, And Why It’s A Huge Step For Freedom
Over the past two months, Hong Kong has roared into global headlines. Its seven million citizens have increasingly…
2019-08-27