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The Illusion of Connection in the Age of Endless Scrolling
We often say social media connects the world — and technically, that is true. A message can cross continents in seconds, a photo can reach thousands instantly, and a voice note can replace a long journey. Yet a quieter, more uncomfortable reality lives beneath this convenience: the person sitting beside us is slowly becoming a…
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Africa at its own crossroads: water, sovereignty and narrative power at the 39th African Union Summit
Meeting in Addis Ababa between 14 and 15 February 2026, the African Union placed water security at the center of its agenda. But the discussion goes beyond water: it cuts across political legitimacy, the continent’s geopolitical reconfiguration, and the debate over informational sovereignty in a multipolar world. Between 14 and 15 February 2026, the Heads…
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Global Artificial Intelligence Summit in New Delhi: power, markets and sovereignty in the new technological architecture
On 19 and 20 February 2026, the central segment of the AI Impact Summit will take place in New Delhi, within a broader programme scheduled from 16 to 20 February, bringing together heads of state and technology leaders to discuss the global implications of artificial intelligence. More than a technical forum, the meeting is emerging…
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Trump redraws his “backyard”: the summit of the “loyal” and the new pressure on Latin America
The March 7 call in Miami is not regional integration but geopolitical classification. Under the rhetoric of security and cooperation, Washington reactivates the logic of a sphere of influence to contain China and discipline a fragmented Latin America with unequal margins of autonomy. The United States draws the line again. Not with tanks or marines,…
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Bangladesh as a Pivot of the Indo-Pacific
The victory of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party reshapes a key country in the Bay of Bengal. From the Chinese perspective, the core axis is stability and strategic continuity. From the West and the UN, the main benchmark will be democratic governance and protection of rights. Between these poles, Dhaka seeks to balance without becoming an…
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Italy detains rescue ship for 60 days and proposes ‘sea blockade’ bill as hundreds are missing in Mediterranean
Berlin, 14 February 2026. While hundreds of people are still reported missing in the Central Mediterranean, Italian authorities on 13 February detained the rescue vessel Humanity 1 for 60 days in Trapani, Sicily, and imposed a fine of 10,000 euros on the search and rescue organisation SOS Humanity. Authorities accuse the crew of failing to communicate…
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ICE leaves Minnesota but opens offices in other states
On Thursday, February 12, during a press conference, Tom Homan, the Trump administration’s so-called “border czar,” announced the conclusion of Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota after three months of fierce military occupation, which led to over 4,000 arrests, the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, and massive protests by the population. “I proposed, and…
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The Writing Is On The Wall: Trump is Intent on Hijacking the Midterm Election
Terrified by the likelihood of losing the Republican majority in the House and facing the prospect of impeachment, Trump is determined to steal the midterm election by any means, however menacing or unconstitutional they may be, to deprive the Democrats of their nearly assured victory. The Democrats must be fully prepared to push back against…
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Interview with Francesco Da Vinci about his new ebook “I Refuse to Kill”
In this interview, Francesco Da Vinci reflects on his journey as a conscientious objector during the Vietnam War era and his lifelong commitment to nonviolent action. Coming from a privileged background, he describes the moral awakening that led him to challenge the draft system through principled nonviolence rather than compliance or evasion. Francesco recounts how…
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Bangladesh’s Post-Election Reckoning: A Landslide Victory, Wary Neighbours and the Legacy of July
by Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) Bangladesh has entered a decisive new phase following the 12 February 2026 general election, which delivered an overwhelming parliamentary majority to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), ending over a decade and a half of authoritarian rule and closing a turbulent chapter in the nation’s political history. The vote, held…