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2023
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.
Bombing Civilian Areas & Killing Children is Wrong. Even for Revenge, Especially for Revenge
Two wrongs don't make a right, particularly when the price is measured in the lives of children and the fabric of communities torn asunder.
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?
Global Constitution: The New Social Contract Inside the October Gordian Magazine
The dream of a united global constitution is closer than we think. As nationalism rises, can a unified code be the anchor we need?
‘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?
'Transcending Strokes': Caravaggio's Unmistakable Emotion in "Judith and Holofernes"
Unveiling the emotional tension in Caravaggio's 'Judith and Holofernes,' a dramatic narrative of good versus evil comes to light through distinctive stylistic elements.
The Selective Outrage of the Tories: HS2 and Beyond
The Tories have long been masters of selective indignation. This propensity to cherry-pick causes for criticism has been vividly illustrated by their recent stance on the HS2 high-speed rail line.
Palestine and the UN: Will this 794th letter jolt the Security Council into action?
In his 794th plea to the UN, Riyad H. Mansour exposes the unchecked horrors in Palestine, but can the UN overcome its inertia and respond, or will inaction deepen the global human tragedy?
Could Uganda's Anti-Gay Law Alter the Lives of All Ugandans, Straight or Not?
Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act not only threatens the LGBTQ+ community but also endangers healthcare and disrupts international aid, creating a nationwide crisis.
Armenia’s ICC Pivot: Defying Russia and Eyeing European and Iranian Ties
Armenia's move towards the International Criminal Court sets the stage for a diplomatic drama with Russia, while opening a new chapter of engagement with the West and Iran.
The Global Constitution: The New Social Contract
The dream of a united global constitution is closer than we think. As nationalism rises, can a unified code be the anchor we need? Dive into our October issue titled 'Global Constitution: The New Social Contract'. Join us as we navigate through the intricacies of geopolitics, art, culture, and more. This issue boasts thought-provoking pieces by Alexander Stoney, Adrian Liberto, Sunil Kumar Pariyar, Samira Ghafori, Anahita Ahmadi, Dawn Roy, Omar Alansari-Kreger, Carla Pietrobattista and Partho Pratim Chatterjee. The editors are Ariana Yekrangi and Adrian Liberto.
Contemporary Pottery From the Heart of Esfahan, Iran - In Pictures
Step into a world where tradition meets innovation in the works of Samira Ghafori and Anahita Ahmadi
Sculpting Change: Two Women Reshaping Iran's Pottery Scene
Emerging from the vibrant tapestry of Iranian culture, Samira Ghafori and Anahita Ahmadi shape clay into powerful narratives of resilience and personal evolution.
Redefining Forest Boundaries: Sunil Pariyar on the Dalit Struggle and DANAR's Impact in Nepal
Sunil Kumar Pariyar talks about DANAR and the struggles and triumphs of the Dalit community as they strive to reclaim their rightful place in Nepal’s natural resource management.
'24 Years of Missed Opportunities': How the UN Failed to Secure Peace in the DRC
As the UN's longest-standing peacekeeping mission faces a turbulent exit from the Democratic Republic of Congo, what were its critical failings, and what can the UN learn from them?
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?
Life on Repeat: Jihan's Diary from the Frontlines of a Refugee Camp"
Jihan, a UN-aligned intern, pens a raw diary from a refugee camp, recounting the harsh realities of daily life, personal loss, and the struggle to access healthcare due to financial hardship.
Bots for a Demining Peace Initiative: The Path Towards a World Free of Landmines
Could the development of robots capable of demining, ensure that peace is within reach for regions recovering from or living through conflict? One of the greatest escapes for children growing up against the backdrop of war and famine is in their creative imaginations. The power of pretend is brilliantly articulated by children in games where they explore and adventure in the unforgiving rubble and debris of their war-torn communities. Imagine, a child wanders to the outskirts of town kicking stone pebbles in between barbed wiring, intermittingly dispersed in a seemingly unsuspecting demarcation area alluding to some kind of Neverland. The child struggles to read and does not understand the faded warning signs informing of the nearby minefield.
The Great Pretender: Boris Johnson's Deceptive Finale to his Controversial Tenure
Boris Johnson's controversial tenure concludes with an evasive exit, leaving behind a legacy ripe for reform and questions about the ethics of leadership.
Sanctuary Cities: Shattering Myths, Protecting Human Rights
Salvation of subterfuge? Since 1979, Sanctuary Cities have become the hot political potato — are they migrant safe havens or is there a hidden truth?
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