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A woman with open hands stands beside a religious building during a spiritual visit

World Philosophy Day 2024: bridging divides with wisdom

Insights from Malaysia: a message by Mohammad Nizar Mat Nor

Eco-friendly urban planning and green city initiatives in Wuxi, China focus on sustainable urban development and climate action

Urban governance and agency in global sustainability

Cities as catalysts for sustainable change: opportunities and challenges

As Trump assumes the presidency, the impact of his policies on Mexico, particularly regarding trade and immigration, hangs in the balance, highlighting the challenges ahead

The election of Trump: a view from the south

Repercussions for regional politics and economy in the wake of Trump's victory

Ajay Banga (middle), President of the World Bank Group, and Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (right), Director-General of the World Health Organisation, engage in a discussion with the audience at the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings in April, 2024

The World Bank and the erosion of labour rights

Unpacking the rhetoric and understanding the impact on workers worldwide

View of the Kremlin from across the Moskva River, Russia

How Putin's rhetoric shapes Russian political passivity?

The impact of depoliticisation and anti-politics rhetoric on Russian society and governance

Like the spiral staircase, the pursuit of knowledge is an endless journey, where each step reveals new insights, pushing experts to continuously seek answers and challenge existing understanding

Unraveling the power of 'why'

Exploring the depths of inquiry in personal growth and sociopolitical dynamics

Sharing ideas and goals, a woman demonstrates the synergy between trusted allies in the professional world

Should we become business partners with friends?

The complexities of mixing friendship and entrepreneurship for success

Goals and aspirations are represented on a perforated paper graph in front of a skyscraper, symbolizing the innovation ecosystem that drives economic growth

Psychology of innovation ecosystem

How innovation ecosystems and science communication drive economic growth

Close-up photo of person wearing Guy Fawkes mask, symbolizing anonymity and protest

Democracy: imperfections and potentials in global politics

The global political landscape: challenges, inequalities, and the quest for better governance

Pink hues bathe the Royal Palace of Madrid at dusk, symbolising both the enduring legacy of Spanish royalty and the dynamic cultural exchange reshaping the city's social fabric

Madrid's Latin American transformation

Exploring cultural fusion, socioeconomic impact, and the rise of a new metropolis

President of the Republic, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, during the ceremony announcing the holding of COP 30 in the city of Belém, in 2025, and signing the service order to begin construction of Porto Futuro II. Belém, Brazil

Belém gears up for COP30 in Brazil

Amazon’s gateway city is embracing sustainability for the world’s largest climate summit

This stark image of factories emitting thick plumes of smoke illustrates the environmental challenges posed by industrialisation, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable practices

The environmentalisation of the world

Genesis and rise of a culture of combat

Welcomed by King Mohammed VI, Macron's arrival in Rabat, Morocco, signals a renewed partnership, with agreements valued at €10 billion set to bolster cooperation in various sectors

Sovereignty over Western Sahara: present and future

Morocco's role in the region's destiny and France's stance in the complex regional issue

Kenyan citizens are now demanding widespread reforms, including the resignation of President William Ruto

Diaspora's impact on Kenya's uprising: roles and challenges

How Kenyans abroad are shaping their homeland’s future while grappling with accusations and distance

A representation of the American flag with the statue of liberty

Trump: halting the decline or falling into the abyss?

Trump's cictory and the path to oligarchy

Behind the Scenes at the United Nations Climate Change Conference UNCCC COP29, Baku, Azerbaijan

Genocide, earthlicide and COP29

The intersection of human rights violations and environmental destruction at the 2024 COP29 summit

A man holding the world in his hand symbolizes how multinational corporations influence global business, economic growth, and international trade through strategic investment and technological innovation

The role of multinational corporations in global economy

How MNCs influence economic development, trade, and technological progress across borders

Transition #5, watercolour, 12 x 10cm, Mark Weighton, 2020

Climate crisis denial under a Beaver Moon

Taurus Full Moon

Failure to convert Komati coal-fired to a solar power station, exposed ANC's flip-flop about just climate transition © Ashish Kothari

The flower of transformation blooms in South Africa

Communities and civil society groups unite for land rights and climate justice for a sustainable future

The TikTok ban attempts to balance security and right of speech, a dilemma that has positive and negative consequences on both sides of the argument

TikTok ban bill: political manoeuvre or security imperative?

Exploring the implications of U.S. legislation linking TikTok ban proposal with foreign aid package

In the spirit of democracy, the South African flag stands tall, symbolising resilience amidst challenging times

South Africa's 2024 elections: a new era of unity

Voter resilience and a collaborative cabinet for change

A drop of water, rippling across a human hand

The emergent sense of human dignity

Recognition of our common humanity is now a must for survival

A flower blooming amidst the ashes

Climate week in NYC turns dirt into soil

The regenerative movement digs in

Protesters gather outside the government building in Brazil, calling for global action to eradicate hunger and advocate for social programs like Bolsa Família, which have significantly improved the lives of millions

Brazil's Bolsa Família: a global approach to ending hunger

Leveraging Brazil's zero hunger model for a world-scale solution to inequality and poverty

Puerto Resistencia, formerly called Puerto Rellena, with the Monument to the Resistance in memory of the struggle and the dead against the Duque government, Colombia

COP 532: voices of resistance and recognition

Local communities and challenging global systems at COP 16 in Colombia

Cries for climate action reverberate around the world

Will COP-29 make a difference?

Leaders face new inconvenient truths as they gather for this year's climate conference

Overpopulation through a crowded street view, while connecting human behavior research, social sciences, and the effects of post-pandemic health challenges and climate change

Humans in pandemics and extreme climate

The role of behavior change to tackle health, climate, and overpopulation, in the post COVID era

Basking in the sun, he reflects the allure of a lifestyle that increasingly intertwines with nicotine culture in urban Kenya

Rising nicotine use among youth: a global concern

Tackling the health risks and regulatory challenges in Kenya and beyond

Gold and silver chess pieces on a chessboard symbolizing leadership in business

Mastering productivity: insights from world-class minds

Explore game-changing techniques from renowned figures for efficiency and success

Drift ice camp in the middle of the Arctic Ocean as seen from the deck of icebreaker Xue Long

China's Arctic ambitions: geopolitical shifts and responses

How China's influence in the Arctic challenges global powers and shapes regional security

Multi-stakeholder initiatives amidst the backdrop of globalization and transnational challenges, depicted through human figurines using a ladder to reach a cracked, lit lightbulb

Multi-stakeholder initiatives: tackling global challenges

Understanding MSIs, their rise, and assessing their legitimacy

The French president Emmanuel Macron, during a meeting with the Russian president Vladimir Putin, 2017

Emmanuel Macron’s private life doesn’t match his politics

If Macron is happy to vape, why make it harder for French people to do the same?

Amid the swirling emotions of the 2024 campaign, Trump's grin embodies the complex mix of hope and fear that defines this election season

The 2024 United States presidential election

Landscapes of fear and emotional messaging shape the election’s polarised narratives

Events in Economy & Politics

Western Estonia. Courtesy of Estonian Open Air Museum

Western Estonia

Permanent event at the Estonian Open Air Museum in Tallinn, Estonia

Coins, Medals and Monetary Tokens. Courtesy of Salzburg Museum

Coins, Medals and Monetary Tokens

Permanent event at the Salzburg Museum in Salzburg, Austria

The Legacy Gallery, Exhibition view. Courtesy of LBJ Presidential Library

The Legacy Gallery

Permanent event at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, United States

Numismatic Collection. Courtesy of GNM

Numismatic Collection

Permanent event at the GNM in Nuremberg, Germany

The House of Signatories. Courtesy of Lietuvos nacionalinis muziejus

The House of Signatories

Permanent event at the Lietuvos nacionalinis muziejus in Vilnius, Lithuania

The Coin Cabinet. Courtesy of MNHA

The Coin Cabinet

Permanent event at the MNHA in Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Notre raison d’être. Courtesy of Musée de la Banque du Canada

Notre raison d’être

Permanent event at the Musée de la Banque du Canada in Ottawa, Canada

Docklands at War. Courtesy of Museum of London Docklands

Docklands at War

Permanent event at the Museum of London Docklands in London, United Kingdom

World War II Fighters. Courtesy of World War II Fighters

World War II Fighters

Permanent event at The Museum of Flight in Seattle, United States

Civil Rights, Exhibition view. Courtesy of LBJ Presidential Library

Permanent event at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, United States

November 22, 1963, Exhibition view. Courtesy of LBJ Presidential Library

November 22, 1963

Permanent event at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, United States

Holtgrewe WWII Model Collection. Courtesy of The Museum of Flight

Holtgrewe WWII Model Collection

Permanent event at The Museum of Flight in Seattle, United States

Federal President's Prize. Courtesy of Deutsches Museum

Federal President's Prize

Permanent event at the Deutsches Museum in Munich, Germany

CF-104. Courtesy of The Military Museums

Permanent event at The Military Museums in Calgary, Canada

Republic and Dictatorship. Courtesy of Heeresgeschichtliches Museum

Republic and Dictatorship

Permanent event at the Heeresgeschichtliches Museum in Vienna, Austria

Social Justice Gallery, Exhibition view. Courtesy of LBJ Presidential Library

Social Justice Gallery

Permanent event at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, United States

Presidential Limousine. Courtesy of LBJ Presidential Library

LBJ’s Presidential Limousine

Permanent event at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, United States

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