On October 19, 2025, a team of thieves broke into a second-floor window of the Louvre Museum in Paris and left with eight pieces of 19th-century French crown jewels. The robbery, which was caught on film by security cameras … Continue reading
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Bad Bunny to Perform at Super Bowl LIX: A Win for Puerto Rico, a Test for America
“This is for my people, my culture, my history,” said Puerto Rican Reggaetón sensation Bad Bunny in a recent statement, announcing his commitment to perform at the 2026 Super Bowl. Amassing over 92 million streams on Spotify, Benito Antonio … Continue reading
Discord et Drapeau de Pirate: les Réseaux Sociaux et la Culture Populaire comme Outils de Résistance en Asie du Sud
L’Asie du Sud traverse actuellement une vague de démonstrations anti-gouvernementales, que certains qualifient de « printemps sud-asiatiques ». Au cœur de ces mouvements se trouve la Gen Z, des jeunes activistes qui redéfinissent la résistance grâce à l’utilisation des … Continue reading
Where Footsteps and Haka Speak Louder Than Laws: Māori Resistance For Treaty Justice in New Zealand
They walked for nine days, from the northern tip of Aotearoa, New Zealand to its political heart in Wellington. In November 2024, Hīkoi mō te Tiriti (“March for the Treaty”) became the largest mobilization in support of Māori … Continue reading
Trump’s Tide Begins in Japan: The Role of Populism in the Changing Trade Landscape
As Japan’s parliamentary election comes to a close and its Prime Minister Sigeru Ishiba agrees to an important trade deal with the U.S., the stalemate between Japan and the U.S. reaches an important shift that spans much farther than domestic … Continue reading
Freedom for Some: Increasing Media, Press, and Academic Censorship under the Trump Administration
A defining feature of Donald Trump’s approach to governance is the suppression of dissent and the intimidation of opponents, whether directly through his administration, indirectly through institutional pressure, or by inciting hostility among his supporters.
Since returning to power … Continue reading
When Women Thrive, Humanity Thrives: Staging Empowerment and Cultural Diplomacy in Osaka Expo 2025
In a world increasingly fluent in the language of empowerment, few events embody the globalization of feminism like the Cartier Women’s Pavilion at Osaka Expo 2025. With 158 countries and 7 international organizations participating, this 2025 edition marks the most … Continue reading
Reclaiming Climate Power: The Global South’s Voice at COP30
As COP30 approaches, countries in the Global South are no longer waiting for a seat at the table. This piece looks at how they’re speaking up, pushing back, and reshaping the global climate conversation on their terms.
I. Introduction
“We … Continue reading
De la Mémoire à l’Avenir : L’Importance du Patrimoine Culturel dans le Développement
L’article met en lumière l’importance du patrimoine culturel dans le développement d’un pays, en soulignant que la préservation de l’identité culturelle est essentielle pour une croissance véritablement durable. À travers des exemples de restitution d’artefacts, comme les crânes samis et … Continue reading
Afghanistan’s Lost Generation: The Future of Girls’ Education Under the Taliban
As the Taliban returned to power in 2021, Afghan girls have felt their futures slipping away with every passing moment. Schools have shut their doors while textbooks gather dust, and classrooms, which were once a symbol of hope, now echo … Continue reading