Intensifying pressure on the Taliban for its gender apartheid in Afghanistan is crucial. The UN and global community must demand accountability for denying women’s rights and girls’ education.
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Recent central bank bond purchases blur monetary and fiscal policy, raising concerns about growing sovereign debt and potential doom loops.
Global imbalances, once a major concern in 2006, are back on the G7 agenda under France’s presidency. This re-emergence poses fresh challenges to economic stability.
Global markets entering 2026 face a critical juncture, demanding a strategic recalibration as the dominant AI narrative of 2025 gives way to deeper structural shifts.
Reflecting on the Trump era, the profound impact of relying on amateur diplomats introduced global instability and diminished US influence, incurring a high cost.
India’s violent Maoist insurgency, once a major internal security threat, is now on its last legs, thanks to a holistic development-driven approach.
Mass protests in Iran, driven by economic collapse, show a cautious government response unlike past crackdowns, raising questions about a new era of dissent.
A controversial US operation in Venezuela echoes 19th-century interventions, raising questions about the Monroe Doctrine’s relevance and future geopolitical stability.
The Trump administration’s Venezuela intervention exposed deep vulnerabilities in global governance, challenging the future of the established rules-based order.
The United States’ recent foreign policy shifts signal a troubling new era, sparking global uncertainty and raising questions about international law and economic stability.
Japan faces a critical 12-year window to redefine its strategic posture, moving beyond postwar ambiguity to address evolving regional threats and secure its future.
Millions fall into poverty annually from health costs. Diaspora remittances offer a powerful, yet overlooked way to close Africa’s health gaps.