Long Read
2024
“We’ve seen this before”: Inside Israel’s war on truth, journalists and the free media
Amidst rising violence and a tightening grip on truth, Israel's aggressive campaign against journalists mirrors tactics used by history's most oppressive regimes.
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.
Is UK's North Sea Drilling Plan a Sustainable Solution? An Impact Assessment Report
The UK's North Sea oil strategy grapples with immediate energy benefits versus long-term environmental and economic costs, amid energy security and climate concerns.
2023
Frail and Ambiguous Words: How Diplomacy Hinders Peace in Gaza
In the UN's high-stakes negotiations, a pivotal linguistic duel over 'cessation' versus 'suspension' casts Gaza's fate into uncertainty.
Behind the Headlines: India's Rising Power, Lingering Poverty and the Quest for Balance
India ascends on the world stage, projecting power and prosperity, yet within its borders, the stark reality of disparity and unfulfilled promises persists. What are the steps forward?
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.
'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?
English Poetry After WWII: The Rise and Evolution of Post-War Literature in The UK
In a world recovering from the devastation of war, how did English literature find its footing? Here are the most pivotal figures and movements that reshaped the post-war literary landscape.
‘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?
The Love for Erdogan's Autocracy in the Heart of German Democracy
Cultural ties fuel German-Turkish diaspora's support for Erdogan's autocracy, a paradox threatening to stall Turkey's progress in the 21st century.
The Hidden Costs of Arizona's Hostile Stance Towards Immigrants
Arizona's hostile immigration policies come at a hidden cost, with human lives lost and contributions to the economy ignored, while political tactics further complicate the issue.
Chapter 1: Transcending the Moon, a Democratic Encounter
The first chapter will take you on a journey to discover a utopia where war is abolished and where facts are sacred. But the encounter will raise more questions than answers, as it challenges our understanding of war, humanity, and the future of our world.
2022
Dante Alighieri's Vision for World Government: The Pathway to Abolishing War
Dante's death 700 years ago marked the end of an era. But his lasting legacy may be his vision for a world government, outlined in his work De Monarchia.
USA vs Canada: A history of residential schools in North America
“Indian” vocational and residential schools have a long history in the United States and Canada, with each seeking to achieve the cultural extermination of indigenous peoples. Throughout the existance of these schools, an uncountable amount of sexual, verbal, and physical abuse was inflicted upon these essentially kidnapped youth.
