The Rise of Popular Protests Around the World
Over 400 significant anti-government protests have erupted worldwide since 2017. More than 132 countries were directly affected. Of these, 135 were significant economic anti-government...
Stop Worrying About Chinese Hegemony in Asia
U.S. fears are not only irrational—they’re a potential self-fulfilling prophecy. The United States and its Asian partners want to maintain a balance of power...
Erdoğan’s new cabinet spotlight: Economy, diplomacy and security
Undoubtedly, the economy will be one of the top concerns for the new administration, as evidenced by Erdoğan’s selection of Cevdet Yılmaz, an economic...
When it Comes to Middle East Diplomacy, Chinese and European Interests Align
In March, China managed to a broker a détente between Iran and Saudi Arabia, achieving a diplomatic breakthrough that had eluded European governments. But...
Erdogan Survived the Biggest Test of His Political Career, What’s Next?
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday emerged as winner of the country’s presidential election, proving himself resilient against the opposition bloc as he extends...
UNDP: Climate Change Is Exacerbating Violence in Africa
In a report presented on 24 May 2023 in Geneva, Switzerland, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) establishes a causal link between climate change...
The Rising Cost of Gun Violence
At least eight people have died in separate shootings in Kampala and elsewhere over the past 14 days, an average of one fatal gunshot...
The Military-Industrial Complex Is Triggering U.S Debt Crisis
NEW YORK, 22 May 2023 — In the year 2000, the U.S. government debt was $3.5 trillion, equal to 35% of the Gross Domestic...
Young people’s ‘DIY ideology’ poses new UK radicalisation threat
The UK’s counter-terrorism policy is “stuck in past debates” on Islamism and the far right – when young people today have a “DIY ideology”...
Oppressive regimes are now targeting citizens living safely abroad
“Transnational repression” is the emerging term for an insidious and growing form of global religious, political and ethnic persecution that has U.S., European and...