The Philippines’ drug trade is deeply intertwined with its political landscape, where powerful cartels and political dynasties like the Marcoses and Dutertes vie for control. While Duterte’s brutal “War on Drugs” led to a drop in crime, it also masked … Continue reading
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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
La diplomatie de la Russie dans les pays du Sud : développement ou domination?
La Russie se présente comme une alternative à l’influence occidentale dans le Sud global, notamment en Afrique, grâce à des accords économiques, énergétiques et sécuritaires. Derrière un discours anticolonial séduisant, sa stratégie renforce néanmoins des formes de dépendance au service … Continue reading
How Regional Governmental Struggles Leave People Vulnerable to the Dangers of the Darién Gap
At around 100 kilometers long, the Darién Gap is a large stretch of treacherous terrain and the only interruption in the Pan-American Highway, which otherwise runs from the top of Alaska to the Southern tip of Argentina. Tall mountains, deep … Continue reading
He Walks the Blocks He Represents: Mamdani’s Campaign of Connection
As political disillusionment deepens and establishment figures cling to power, a new kind of candidate is capturing the public’s attention. In New York City, Zohran Mamdani is running a unique mayoral campaign that challenges traditional power structures and reimagines who … Continue reading
Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan Worsened by Trump’s USAID Cuts
In Sudan, where military conflict has caused mass displacement and a critical humanitarian crisis, Trump’s dissolution of the US Agency for International Development exacerbates civilian suffering.
According to doctors, Trump’s dissolution of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) has … Continue reading
Ibrahim Traoré : Un Nouveau Souffle Panafricain et Anti-Impérialiste pour le Burkina Faso
Le Burkina Faso, un pays enclavé d’Afrique de l’Ouest, traverse depuis plusieurs années une grave crise sécuritaire. Face à la montée des groupes djihadistes et islamistes dans la région du Sahel, le pays a été secoué par des attaques … Continue reading
Justice in the Rubble: Can Post-Assad Syria Break the Cycle?
When Bashar al-Assad’s regime crumbled in December 2024, the world blinked—then hesitated. The Syrian war, long viewed as a tragic stalemate, had ended not with negotiated peace but with a military collapse. As dust settled over Damascus, one question thundered … Continue reading
Can Democracy Withstand AI Misinformation?
I. Introduction
Just before the January 2024 Democratic primary in New Hampshire, thousands of voters received an unusual phone call from what sounded like President Joe Biden telling them to “save your vote for the November election.” But the call … Continue reading
When Social Media Undermines Sovereignty: A Call for Responsible Regulation
At first glance, social media appears to be democracy’s ally. It connects people across continents, empowers users to speak out, and gives activists a global platform. But behind the likes, shares, and trending hashtags lies a far more complicated and … Continue reading