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Japan and Kazakhstan: A Strategic Partnership for an Age of Energy Insecurity and Nuclear Risk The relationship between Japan and Kazakhstan is evolving from traditional diplomatic ties into a multifaceted …

The Plight of Narges Mohammadi: Human Rights Activism Under Pressure in Iran The situation for human rights defenders in Iran remains critical as the international community monitors the health and …

The Future of Global Development: Why the Post-2030 Agenda Must Defend, Demand, and Decline With just four years left to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the world is already …

The world is currently grappling with a convergence of global crises—ranging from climate collapse and violent conflict to the erosion of democracy and the spread of disinformation. While the scale …

World Urban Forum 2024: Addressing Global Housing Crises, Urban Resilience, and Climate Vulnerability Baku, Azerbaijan — May 2024 — The 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), hosted by …

Digital Rights: Why Holding Tech Companies Accountable is More Effective Than Social Media Bans for Children Across the globe, a new legislative trend is emerging: the blanket ban of children …

The Lessons of Three Economies: How Policy Independence Shaped Development Trajectories By Ibrahim Khalil May 13, 2026 — Development is not a linear path. It is a deliberate choice shaped …

Beyond the Hashtag: Inside the Gen Z-Led Fight for Climate Justice in the Philippines For the youth of the Philippines, the climate crisis is not a theoretical policy debate or …

Hungary’s Long Road Back: Navigating the Post-Orbán Era On the night of April 12, 2026, the political landscape of Central Europe shifted fundamentally. Péter Magyar, leading the Tisza party, declared …

The Escalating Crisis of Deepfake Abuse Targeting Women Whispers followed her offline. Online, the abuse imploded, unchecked: comments, ridicule, shares, screenshots. She had never consented to any of it. That …