The Female Face of Resistance: Women Redefining Protest in the 21st Century

In every corner of the world, a new language of defiance is being spoken — and more often than not, it is spoken by women. From the streets of Tehran to the squares of Santiago, from the alleys of Kabul to the boulevards of Warsaw, women have become the moral backbone of modern resistance. Their… Continue reading The Female Face of Resistance: Women Redefining Protest in the 21st Century

Nepal’s Political Earthquake: A Youth-Led Uprising and Its Global Reverberations

In recent weeks, Nepal has been rocked by one of the most intense political uprisings in its modern history. What began as a peaceful protest against a social media ban quickly escalated into a nationwide revolt, culminating in the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and the collapse of key government institutions. This upheaval… Continue reading Nepal’s Political Earthquake: A Youth-Led Uprising and Its Global Reverberations

A Love Letter to Bosnia: How a War-Scarred Bobsleigh Track Inspires a New Generation of Athletes

Where else in the world can you stroll down and explore an abandoned bobsleigh and luge track, once used in a prominent Winter Olympics, and later entwined with one of Europe’s most infamous wars? Just outside Sarajevo, the Bosnian bobsleigh and luge track winds its way down Trebević Mountain, now almost completely cloaked in vibrant graffiti and mural work. This beautiful relic… Continue reading A Love Letter to Bosnia: How a War-Scarred Bobsleigh Track Inspires a New Generation of Athletes

Congo at a Crossroads: Humanitarian Urgency, Political Flux, and Public Health Risks in 2025

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) stands at a complex crossroads where immense natural wealth coexists with protracted humanitarian crises, entrenched political fragility, and persistent insecurity. In 2025, the country’s trajectory is shaped by overlapping dynamics: conflict and displacement in the east; an uneven political transition following contentious elections; macroeconomic pressures in a mineral-dependent… Continue reading Congo at a Crossroads: Humanitarian Urgency, Political Flux, and Public Health Risks in 2025

The Ongoing Myanmar Civil War: Recent Escalations and Regional Implications

Anti-coup fighters escort protesters as they take part in a demonstration against the military coup in Sagaing, in the Sagaing Division of Myanmar on September 7, 2022. - In Myanmar's northwest Sagaing region, dozens of local "People’s Defence Forces" are fighting the military and attempting to overturn the coup it carried out last year. Armed with little more than homemade weapons and knowledge of the local terrain, some of these groups have surprised the military with their effectiveness, analysts say. (Photo by AFP) / TO GO WITH 'MYANMAR-CONFLICT-COUP'

Myanmar’s civil war, which erupted following the military coup of February 2021, has entered its most violent and consequential phase. The country, long plagued by ethnic conflicts, is now experiencing nationwide resistance and an unprecedented uprising against military rule. Recent escalations in 2024 have intensified humanitarian crises and raised alarms for regional stability. This article… Continue reading The Ongoing Myanmar Civil War: Recent Escalations and Regional Implications

The Ethiopian civil war and its escalation

The Horn of Africa has long been a region of strategic importance and persistent instability. Ethiopia, once seen as a bulwark of stability in the region, has in recent years become the epicenter of a devastating civil war with far-reaching consequences. The conflict, initially concentrated in the Tigray region, has since escalated into a broader… Continue reading The Ethiopian civil war and its escalation

The kettle and the cage: rising authoritarianism in the UK

A reaction to being kettled and reflection on the authoritarian turn of the British state through policing It produces a horrible feeling.  Animal instincts and feelings swell up as you are trapped in an enclosed space by other animals.  They form a tight circle around you and slowly constrict that circle, coming closer to you,… Continue reading The kettle and the cage: rising authoritarianism in the UK

Kashmir on edge: the Phahalgam attacks and renewed tensions between India and Pakistan

The Kashmir region has long been a crucible of conflict between India and Pakistan, with its people enduring decades of violence and uncertainty. Recent attacks in Phahalgam have once again thrust this disputed territory into the global spotlight, exacerbating already fraught relations between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. This article explores why Kashmir remains such a… Continue reading Kashmir on edge: the Phahalgam attacks and renewed tensions between India and Pakistan

The women-led uprising in Iran: a continuing struggle for change

The women-led uprising in Iran, which captured global attention a few years ago, remains a significant force for change in the region. Despite a decrease in international media coverage, the movement continues to impact not only Iran but also the broader Middle East, shaping perceptions and inspiring future generations. The Roots of the Uprising The… Continue reading The women-led uprising in Iran: a continuing struggle for change

The current state of Ukraine and its role in US-Russia relations

Ukraine has long been at the geopolitical crossroads of East and West, a country entangled in the battle for influence between the United States and Russia. In 2025, this dynamic has only intensified, with Ukraine continuing to fight for its sovereignty amidst Russian aggression while relying heavily on Western support. Recent events, however, have complicated… Continue reading The current state of Ukraine and its role in US-Russia relations