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The Post–Cold War Era and the Rise of the Illiberal Order: An Essay on Hegemonic Decline and Democratic Erosion
From the “end of history” to the beginning of a new contradiction. Or how a Pinochet supporter managed to captivate an electorate he does not represent. The fall of the Berlin Wall and the dissolution of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s not only marked the end of the Cold War, but also inaugurated…
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Navigating Green Geopolitics: Perils and Promise of Energy Transition and the Case of Ukraine
This report examines how ‘green geopolitics’ is unfolding through the strategies of major powers such as China, the European Union, Russia and the United States, and what this means for Ukraine’s energy transition and recovery.
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Will the 15th Press Council avoid working journalists & editors as members?
It may be amazing, but true that the largest democracy on Earth continues waiting for a fully functioning government-sponsored media watchdog for more than a year now. Press Council of India (PCI), a quasi-judicial body, which was initiated to safeguard and nurture the freedom of press in the country, remains almost a non-functioning entity as…
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Universal Human Rights Form Bedrock of a Just, Equitable and Compassionate Society: President Murmu
Addressing the Human Rights Day celebration, organised by the National Human Rights Commission, in New Delhi on Wednesday, the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu said that Human Rights Day is an occasion to remind us that the universal human rights are inalienable and they form the bedrock of a just, equitable, and compassionate society.…
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Remarks by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell at the launch of UNICEF’s Humanitarian Action for Children Appeal
The Executive Director Catherine Russell highlighted escalating global humanitarian needs and the severe impact of funding cuts on children. UNICEF is appealing for $7.66 billion to reach 73 million children in 133 countries next year. Friends, partners, colleagues, thank you for joining this virtual launch of UNICEF’s 2026 Humanitarian Action for Children and for your…
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The Obsolete Engine: How Pakistan’s Profit-Driven Education System is Failing Our Future
In the heart of Pakistan’s societal crisis lies an education system running on fumes. It is a system profoundly misaligned with our cultural values, utterly unfit for the challenges of the 21st century, and obsessively modelled on the industrial paradigms of the last. This is not merely a system in need of reform; it is…
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Kabylia and Independence: Who Really Speaks for the People?
Certain movements may declare a symbolic initiative concerning Kabylia’s independence. However, without official recognition or institutional backing, the true impact of such actions remains uncertain. This ambiguity highlights the need for a careful and critical assessment of their motivations, potential consequences, and broader implications for the region and its population. While these symbolic gestures may…
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Generation Z marched under represión
On December 6th and 7th, Generation Z groups marched through the main streets of the Miraflores and San Borja districts, making their voices heard against the political and social crisis facing Peru. “No to the AFPs!”, “No to extortion and murder!”, “Jerí resign!” (the current president), “Close Congress!” were the main slogans chanted by the…
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Benevolence : An Inner Attitude, a Human Bond, a Path
Kindness, a Universal Bond that Nourishes Humanity Kindness is one of the simplest yet most profound human gestures: sincerely wishing the good of another. It takes a thousand forms—listening, empathy, attention, respect—and takes on different hues depending on cultures, life paths, and sensibilities. Through several encounters, this article explores this universal notion that connects human…
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Human Rights are universal
On December 10, 1948, the United Nations General Assembly, meeting in Paris, proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This declaration, which emerged after more than 100 million deaths in the two world wars, separated by a mere 20 years, appeared to be an attempt to establish new parameters for a future of peace and…