The resurgence of far-right movements throughout Europe is a result of several converging issues: a decline in historical awareness, unchecked immigration and the ineffectiveness of established ...

The Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program in Indonesia faces criticism for poor quality, mismanagement, and possible fraud, with delayed regulation and harmful messaging worsening public backlash.

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s defense industry, rooted in its Yugoslav legacy, is quietly reemerging as a key player in Europe’s security landscape. Specializing in NATO-standard and Soviet-caliber ...

The escalating clash between US President Donald Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell threatens the Federal Reserve’s independence amid conflicting economic views. While Powell advocates cautious rate ...

Turkey’s economic struggles arise from a bureaucratic tradition that favors state control over the creative destruction essential for capitalism. Political elites, from the Ottoman Empire to the ...

Zou Jiayi’s appointment as president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) underscores the Bank’s deep political alignment with the Chinese Communist Party, challenging its claim to ...

India’s Aadhaar digital identity program has had explosive growth over the past 15 years, growing from a single identity card to a system encompassing nearly everyone in the country. Still, as Aadhaar ...

As the war in Ukraine grinds toward its fourth winter, a parallel conflict is being fought not in the trenches of the Donbas, but in Brussels. The weapon of choice is neither artillery nor drones, but ...

New disclosures about the Epstein files place US President Donald Trump, his allies and his record on gender and power in a long line of authoritarian abuse. Fresh evidence forces a public reckoning ...

Taylor Swift and J.K. Rowling — arguably two of the world’s most influential women — face renewed public criticism as their art and opinions dominate global debate. Swift’s new album and Rowling’s ...

With approximately 11.6 million 60-kg bags forecast and exports nearing 288.2 billion Birr ($200.8 billion), Ethiopia must either transform its irreplaceable Arabica gene pool into a high-value ...

In 2024–25, Bangladesh's remittances reached a record $30.04 billion, representing a 25.50% increase from the previous year, driven by government reforms and a shift from the informal hundi system to ...