Global Issues
2025
The seven deadly sins of modern democracy
Democracy, as we know it, is mortally wounded; the noblest act now is to let it die and replace it with a more idoneous form of governance, one that preserves the best of the ideals that have been usurped.
World federalism is the key to ending functional illiteracy and reviving civilisation
In an age of abundant technology yet persistent functional illiteracy, world federalism asks what it truly means to be civilized and how global literacy can enable a continuous human renaissance.
When Kakistocracy Sanctions Humanity
US sanctions UN investigator Francesca Albanese for speaking out on Gaza, punishing her for naming those profiting from violence while the world watches in quiet complicity.
Nicaragua’s War on the Press: New Report Highlights Escalating Repression
UN-aligned recently partnered with FLED Nicaragua to translate their annual report from Spanish into English, highlighting the grave state of press freedom in the country. The assassination of retired Nicaraguan army officer and outspoken critic of President Daniel Ortega, Roberto Samcam, on June 19 while in exile in Costa Rica, underscores the urgency of the crisis and the critical need to raise international awareness.
Sky-Born Infernos: How Pyrocumulonimbus Clouds Supercharge Wildfires
Born from wildfire heat, pyrocumulonimbus clouds unleash lightning, fierce winds, and towering smoke plumes. As the climate warms, these explosive storm systems are becoming ever more frequent and deadly.
Confronting a Genocide
Despite the “business as usual” attitude of most of the world’s politicians and the people the media like to keep in the spotlight, the genocidaires are hurting. The protests, the immolations, the hunger strikes, the courageous acts of defiance… They are slowly taking their toll.
Beyond Trumpian Flirtations with Total Denuclearization
Is Donald Trump to be taken seriously when openly speaking of denuclearization?
2024
The end of a charade: Israel's collapse under global condemnation
Wealth and media backing notwithstanding, Israel's facade crumbles, losing its grip on legitimacy. Facing isolation, its existence as a recognised state teeters towards an inevitable demise.
To be or not to be European alone: Horizons of EU expansion
Can the EU redefine what it means to be European in a globally connected world?
2023
Nation-Building and Indigenous Struggles: Histories, Rights and Representation
How do the enduring land struggles of Palestinians, Māori, Sami and First Nations define the modern state?
From Table Tennis to the UN: How Kosovo Used Sports for Nation Building
As a young nation, Kosovo leveraged sports to establish international recognition, power, independence and national pride.
How Tibet's Peaceful Nation-Building Challenges Chinese Rule
Despite relentless conquests, the struggle for Tibet’s sovereignty extends beyond the protection of its heritage; it's a fight for the nation's very spirit, enduring as the mountains that embrace it.
Rethinking Nuclear Deterrence: Geopolitical Bravado or Our Obligation Towards Peace?
Might a shift towards proactive anti-nuclear strategies become the key to future global security, given Putin's revival of Cold War threats?
‘The Imagined Unity’: Understanding Nations, Nationalism and Their Bedrock
How do the multifaceted processes of nation building shape our understanding and implications for the future of the United Nations?
The Global Constitution: And Why we Need it
In a world beset by rising nationalism and a chronic disregard for global responsibility, could a world constitution steer us towards peace and prosperity?
‘Corrupt to the Bone’: The Pursuit of Transparency in a Corrupt World
Transparency International's index reveals 124 nations stagnant in the fight against corruption. What forms does corruption take in politics, and what can be done to confront it?
Unlocking the Infernal Gates: Confronting the Oil Industry's Greed
The oil industry's unyielding pursuit of profits at the expense of the environment and ethical standards poses a significant threat to the future of humanity. Are we on the escalator heading towards self-destruction?
The Conversion of St. Paul by Caravaggio: A Masterpiece of Dramatic Intensity and Transformative Power
An analysis of Caravaggio's The Conversion of St. Paul and its representation of the powerful transformation of the future apostle.
The New International Man: Can World Federalism Overcome Nationalism?
Exploring the concept of the ‘New Soviet Man’ and how a modern-day equivalent could promote world federalism and overcome nationalism.
4 Ways to Combat the Negative Impacts of Global Warming on Biodiversity
A multifaceted approach to mitigating the negative impacts of global warming and human activities on ecosystems
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