World
Who’s the big boss of the global south?
Global rivalry intensifies as nations compete for dominance. The question remains: who truly controls the Global South?
Thirty years after Rwanda, genocide is still a problem from hell
Genocide remains an intractable nightmare, with mass atrocities hitting their worst levels in twenty years, three decades after the Rwanda tragedy.
Narendra Modi’s secret weapon: India’s diaspora
India’s diaspora supports Modi’s domestic elections and advocates for national interests globally, serving as a key strategic asset.
Why young men and women are drifting apart
A widening ideological gap between young men and women threatens to reshape political landscapes and family dynamics. This growing divide signals significant shifts in societal structures and interpersonal relationships.
We’re hiring a global correspondent
A London-based editorial team is hiring a global correspondent.
America’s elite universities are bloated, complacent and illiberal
America’s elite universities are bloated, complacent, and illiberal. To maintain their competitive edge, the Ivy League must undergo significant transformation.
Africa is juggling rival powers like no other continent
Africa uniquely navigates complex rivalries among global powers, forcing leaders to balance immense economic potential against severe geopolitical dangers.
Russian spies are back—and more dangerous than ever
Russian intelligence has refined its tactics by learning from past failures, emerging with a sharper and more formidable operational edge.
2024 is a giant test of nerves for democracy
2024 serves as a critical stress test for democracy, with high-stakes elections in the US, Europe, and India. Early voting data reveals significant political shifts and uncertainties ahead.
War in space is no longer science fiction
The US faces a new reality of space conflict against China and Russia, shifting from science fiction to actual geopolitical contest.
The world is bracing for Donald Trump’s possible return
Global leaders anticipate Donald Trump’s potential return, fearing a world split into active participants, aggressors, and those left behind.
Israel’s judge in The Hague is its government’s bogeyman
Aharon Barak, architect of Israel’s “constitutional revolution,” is now the Israeli government’s primary target in The Hague.
The genocide case Israel faces is more about politics than the law
The genocide case against Israel is driven more by politics than law, though significant questions remain about its compliance with the laws of war.
Welcome to the new era of global sea power
Naval strength has re-emerged as the central pillar of global rivalry and warfare, marking a new era of maritime dominance.
How ransomware could cripple countries, not just companies
Specialists identify 2023 as a historic peak in cyber assaults, highlighting ransomware's potential to paralyze nations, not just corporations.
A new Suez crisis threatens the world economy
Maritime firms halting Red Sea transit risk a new Suez-style crisis, threatening the global economy with severe repercussions.
Climate talks at last lead to a deal on cutting fossil-fuel use
Climate talks finally yielded a deal on cutting fossil fuels, achieved solely through a contentious compromise.
The pandemic’s toll on schooling emerges in awful new exam results
Pre-pandemic academic decline in wealthy nations worsened significantly, with disastrous new exam scores revealing the heavy burden the crisis placed on education.
A religious revolution is under way in the Middle East
A religious upheaval is reshaping the Middle East, but its future remains uncertain amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Many small islands have no room for manoeuvre at COP28
Small islands at COP28 lack maneuvering room, focusing solely on preventing total destruction. Their limited options highlight the urgent need for global climate action to save vulnerable nations from existential threats.