“The work of artifice is to make men believe they are acting of their own free will…” It’s hard not to agree with Tom Sawyer’s thoughts while digging into the manipulation games in the context of big American money, where manipulation itself is the core of chasing money, prosperity, development and the realized blueprint of… Continue reading Big Big Bang: What Wall Street Should Focus on Amid Inflation to Keep a Second Great Depression at Bay
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
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
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released its latest bulletin on the number of people over the age of 90, living in the UK. This data shows hat the total number of over 90-year-olds in the UK in 2024 reached over 625,000, over one and a half times what was 20 years earlier. The total has risen in 15 of the last 16… Continue reading Britain’s Aging Population
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 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 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
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
On January 15, 2025, a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas marked a significant turning point in the ongoing conflict that has plagued the Gaza Strip for over a year. This truce, which aims to end 15 months of intense warfare, has been met with widespread relief from those around the world who have been… Continue reading Ceasefire in Gaza: a turning point for the region and global community
For over a decade, Syria has been a battleground for competing interests, both domestic and foreign, with its people bearing the brunt of immense suffering. Bashar al-Assad, once seen by supporters as a stabilizing force, has now been deposed after years of civil war, economic collapse, and unrelenting pressure from inside and outside the country.… Continue reading Syria at a Crossroads: The Deposing of Bashar al-Assad and the Vision for a Free Future
