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Appeal to the Presidents of the Russian Federation and the United States of America
On 5 February 2026, the last nuclear arms control treaty between the USA and Russian Federation, New START, which has limited the nuclear arms race – albeit completely inadequately – will expire. There is a danger of an unrestrained arms race, including a nuclear arms race, with far-reaching political, strategic, economic and psychological consequences, leading…
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Addressing Multidomain Nuclear Escalation Risk
This research policy paper outlines the nature of multidomain escalation risk in a contemporary strategic context marked by shifts in global power dynamics.
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Disheartening news came from Singapore: Will justice for Zubeen Garg prevail?
For millions of fans and followers of Zubeen Garg, who faced an unexplained death in Singapore on 19 September last year, unpleasant news broke out from the island nation, as its police department made it clear that the iconic Assamese singer died in an intoxicated state while swimming in seawater without wearing a mandatory life…
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Green Guardians III: University-Driven Restoration of Middle Quezon Hill Eco Zone for Sustainable Urban Ecology
By Christine S. Luyosen and Josefa P. Dampilag/Editor: Dr. Genevieve B. Kupang Marking the third consecutive phase of community engagement, the Graduate School of Baguio Central University intensified its commitment to environmental stewardship at Quezon Hill Eco Zone. Following the successful completion of Phases I and II, view Phase I here and Phase II here,…
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Donald Trump, America’s Auditor: How One Leader Exposed Democracy’s Fault Lines
What happens when a political outsider acts as an unsanctioned auditor of the system? Trump’s presidency exposes weaknesses in American democracy that had long gone unnoticed. Every system eventually encounters the user it was never designed to survive. In finance, that user is the bad actor who ignores best practices, exploits loopholes, and treats safeguards…
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Jews and Their Contributions to the World
Throughout history, Jews have made remarkable contributions to science, culture, and the arts. Their curiosity, creativity, and intelligence have shaped the world in profound ways, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire people everywhere. Despite facing challenges, persecution, and displacement, Jews have consistently found ways to contribute to human knowledge, culture, and creativity. The Jewish…
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Webinar “Good Governance is a Right”: The great task of global citizenship
This past Sunday, January 18, the “Good Governance” webinar, organized by the international news agency Pressenza, took place, featuring various representatives from civil society across different countries. In a spirit of camaraderie, attendees analyzed the challenges the world faces in exercising our right to good governance, which guarantees the development of all peoples. The event…
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How Likely Is It That Moldova (Re)Joins Romania?
Moldova already became a de facto member of NATO and those of its citizens who want to (re)join Romania already have dual citizenship so this is a moot issue by now but might still be interpreted by Russia as hinting at sinister intentions towards Transnistria that only the US could deter. Moldovan President Maia Sandu…
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Bar Crawl Radio: Choosing Humanism Over War
Rebecca McKean and I started this program asking why so many U.S. Americans call Mayor Mamdani a “communist” and then explore the humanist idea that we all live in individual “landscapes” that form our perspectives and emotions — and that those landscapes can be re-considered. We recorded at 5 Napkin Burger on Broadway and 84th Street in…
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The Pentagon ready to deploy 1,500 soldiers in Minnesota
The Facebook page The Other 98% reports on the latest disturbing developments in the standoff between federal authorities and Minneapolis citizens: the Pentagon announces that it is ready to send 1,500 soldiers “in case violence in the State of Minnesota escalates”. The Pentagon has ordered 1,500 active-duty soldiers to prepare for a possible deployment to Minnesota…