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A war with Iran could ripple far beyond the Middle East, testing energy systems, global markets, alliances, and human resilience. From immediate strikes to decades-long political, economic, and social transformations, the conflict exposes the fragility of international order and the stakes of decisions made under pressure, revealing how closely the fates of nations—and people—are intertwined.…

This time during a meeting with all the USA Governors of the States bordering the Great Lakes to deal with the terrible on-slaught of the unfortunately introduced Asian Carp decimating the native fish population. Once again this supreme environmentalist Mr. Green now when it suits him as called Mr. Carney the Governor of Canada.  As…

The only one who’s interpreted it correctly is Bibi Netanyahu, and I think he’s ready to use a nuclear weapon, should it become as bad as it looks like it might right now, because Iran has not even began to shoot its most sophisticated missiles, Lawrence Wilkerson (1) We begin today’s show Democarcy Now (2) with…

Action Aufschrei Demands a Turn Towards a Culture of Peace The alliance Aktion Aufschrei – Stoppt den Waffenhandel! (Outcry – Stop the Arms Trade!) strongly criticizes the trend in the global arms trade, as presented in the latest figures from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). It was to be feared that Germany would…

[ARABIC BELOW] To the governments of West Asia; We, the undersigned members of global civil society, are deeply alarmed by the war on Iran and the escalating violence threatening to engulf West Asia in a wider, devastating war. We appreciate those governments that have exercised restraint and worked to prevent further escalation.  Thankfully, West Asian…

Ofek Sinvani took part in the anti-war demonstration that took place in Tel Aviv a few days ago. We asked him a few questions about the situation and the actions of the pacifist and nonviolent civil society. Hi Ofek, you were at the anti-war demonstration. How did it go? Hi, the first demonstration didn’t go…

Last week the Nordic Dialogues on Human Security series continued in Helsinki, discussing how human-centred approaches can support Finland’s security and foreign policy objectives in a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape.

Image created with the support of Arena-AI. by Asif Showkat Kallol Bangladesh’s Prime Minister, Tarique Rahman, on Tuesday launched a pilot social protection programme aimed at providing direct financial support to women-headed families, as the government seeks to expand welfare coverage and strengthen women’s economic empowerment. Just 26 days after winning the national election, Rahman…

Wars often begin with small skirmishes, gradually escalate into larger confrontations, and eventually subside when diplomacy, exhaustion, or changing realities force the combatants to reconsider. History offers many examples of conflicts that followed this familiar pattern. The ongoing confrontation involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, however, appears to have taken a different course. It…

By Rita Bhowmick (Dhaka Bureau) The core theme of International Women’s Day 2026 was Rights, Justice, and Action.’ In alignment with this goal, a vibrant dialogue organized at the British Council in Dhaka showcased the dreams of Bangladesh’s youth- a future where gender discrimination is a relic of the past, and every woman and girl…