A tumultuous legal saga came to a surprisingly satisfying conclusion as Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, stepped outside into the searing heat of Saipan, an exotic Pacific Island under US jurisdiction. The 52-year-old Assange secured his freedom by … Continue reading
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Diplomacy, Deception, and Elizabeth Holmes: The Theranos Scandals as a Lesson in International Politics.
In the hallowed halls of Silicon Valley, Elizabeth Holmes emerged as a prodigy. Young and charismatic, she harboured a vision that promised to revolutionize healthcare and became the face of innovation with her start-up, Theranos. The company’s meteoric rise … Continue reading
Corruption and Bad Governance: How the Türkiye Earthquakes Could Have Been Prevented
On February 6, 7.8 and 7.5 earthquakes struck southern Türkiye and northern Syria, destroying all in their path and taking more than 45,000 lives in Türkiye alone. In Türkiye, more than 160,000 buildings collapsed or were severely damaged. Earthquakes … Continue reading