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Expressing love for nature, women's hands tenderly embrace a tree in the forest, showcasing a heartfelt connection to the environment

Urban green spaces: benefits, innovations, and initiatives

From forest bathing to sponge cities: nurturing health, sustainability, and community in urban landscapes

A doctor delicately holding a medical instrument while symbolically depositing money into a piggy bank, illustrating the juxtaposition of medical care and financial considerations in the healthcare industry

The global health management challenges

The global challenges of privatization and economic interests

Planet earth in hourglass, polar ice caps are melting, global warming

A lesson for old-timers

Don’t pass the torch; pass the flame

A person holding some money in their hands. Exploitation is further exacerbated by the intersectional nature of the feminization of poverty

Empowerment and exploitation

Globalization's double-edged sword: unravelling the feminization of poverty in South Asia

Kid caring and protecting mother earth, drawing attention to importance of recycling

Well-intended environmental rules are backfiring

Making the green transition work

In the imagery, visualize creative business people surrounded by drawn light bulbs, embodying the entrepreneurial spark and collaborative teamwork essential in the startup journey while fostering the creative impulse

Exploring the spark moment in the startup journey

Unveiling the inner workings of entrepreneurial inception, challenges, and triumphs

Financial problems, with a downward trending red graph and stack of coins, symbolizing economic challenges and instability

Political branding: lessons from Nike and Ben & Jerry’s

Exploring the intersection of corporate activism and profit in today’s consumer landscape

A man holding a black book with the UN emblem on it and a pen, symbolizing diplomatic and administrative work within the United Nations

The United Nations and economic diplomacy

Paving the way for global prosperity

Solar panels on rooftops, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and the impacts of climate change

Urgent call for mandated greenhouse gas reductions

Exploring solar power and energy efficiency as vital solutions to combat climate change and ensure ecological survival

Enhancing the justice system through scale-themed drawings

Beyond punishment

Exploring restorative justice, responsibility, and equity

Drought and conflict force 800,000 somalis to flee within seven months, Africa

Navigating South Africa's migration policies

Analyzing the impact and challenges of migration governance in South Africa

A mobile phone concealed beneath the bedsheets

Navigating porn recovery

A transformative journey through three stages

Captivating scene as an individual gracefully holds dollars aloft, embodying the essence of capitalism

Breaking chains: a global call to redefine values

Unmasking the true battle for freedom, justice, and sustainable peace in a world fueled by greed

Destruction of the intended targets and sensitive and vital points drawn in the army drone exercise was carried out by Kaman, Mohajer and Ababil, Arash, Omid and Karar drones using precision weapons and indigenous snipers on the second day of the joint army drone exercise

Middle East crisis: Israel's defense against Iranian attacks

Analyzing the escalating tensions, diplomatic responses, and potential paths to de-escalation

Mexico-China Performance Day thrilled audiences as Chinese and local artists showcased their innovative proposals, works, and projects in cultural showcases and hallways, captured in stunning photos by @MetroCDMX

Rebuilding art exchanges: navigating geopolitical challenges

Exploring the complexities of artistic mobility, immigration policies, and cultural diplomacy in a changing world

Young girl tenderly holding a baby in Mozambique, evoking poverty in a setting

Mozambique's crisis: Covid-19, insurgency, counterterrorism

Examining the interplay of pandemic, conflict, and security threats in Mozambique

Two men and four women meeting in office

The evolution of affiliate marketing

Influencer partnerships in 2023

Stethoscope and pills arranged on a serene blue background, symbolizing the essential elements of modern healthcare and medical treatment

Costa Rica's healthcare triumph: preventing Erewhon

A tale of health policy success, primary care reinvention, and the fight against inequality

The Buff Banded Rail or 'Tikling' bird

The tikling tricycles of Hagonoy

A testament to Filipino ingenuity and resilience

A wind farm representing clean energy

Conservative backlash

The far-right versus the environmental and progressive movements

Traffic signs use no to ensure safety

The power of no

When saying no is best for your career

A lone cigarette, standing tall with its ash clinging, epitomizing a moment frozen in time

Estonia’s tax mistake

New ‘sin taxes’ could cause problems

Empower your message: a woman wielding a megaphone symbolizes the advocacy for human rights

Redefining democracy: Western liberalism vs. China's model

Examining political systems, human rights, and global influence in a changing world order

Court footage from the movie Argentina 1985, Ricardo Darín, Peter Lanzani

Argentina 1985: triumph amidst dictatorship's shadows

Exploring the legal battle against military atrocities and the fight for accountability in Argentina's history

A crowd of young voters showing that they performed their democratic duty

Making voters better at voting

Training wheels for citizenship re-visited

Young activists passionately taking action for change: empowering the future through activism

Chia Pao-yu's Sequel: Year of the Horseshoe Bat—in Exile

From Beijing to Paris: activism, pandemics, and political parallels in a world of struggle and change

Empowered woman standing at train entrance, waving, symbolizing commitment to progress and positive change

Beyond "joining the train": embracing impactful change

Transforming mindsets for sustainable progress in personal and professional growth

Experience personalized service as a young man assists a woman in fitting a necklace at a luxury jewelry store, showcasing the exceptional offerings of top-tier brands

Luxury engagement: strategies for delighting VIP clients

Exploring innovative approaches in the luxury market to delight ultra high net worth individuals

Carlos Latuff, White washing war crimes

Gaza genocide: world system poised for self-destruction

Examining Israel's actions in Gaza amidst a fragile global system

Amidst water scarcity and famine, little water trickles from the tap, leaving many parched and desperate for relief from thirst

H2 Zero: corporate giants privatizing our water resource

Unveiling the shocking reality of water privatization and the impending threat to humanity's survival

Exacerbated by global warming, widespread drought poses a formidable threat to ecosystems and communities worldwide

CO2 surge, NASA alerts, and a call for climate adaptation

Analyzing the surge in US weather and climate disasters in 2023

Homeless man in front of a high-end shop: inequality is a byproduct of profit maximization

The maximization curse

The modern commodification of resources

People in hazmats and masks outside a nuclear power plant

Donald Trump and the dumbing of America

Millions apparently believe his crazy lies about clean energy

This map representing biblical King David's Kingdom at the time of his death is probably close to a halachic Greater Israel

Israel's Greater Israel vs. two-state solution debate

Analyzing the clash between Israeli policy and international diplomacy in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Statue of Abraham Lincoln, Lincoln Memorial, Washington, DC

Lessons from '48 Laws of power'

The rules to become powerful

Earth globe covered in green

UK's net zero policies: circular economy and embodied carbon

To what extent is the UK moving away from a linear model and what tools are available to implement circularity?

Amidst the fallen trees, one solitary tree stands tall, a symbol of resilience and strength

Saving our forests

There is a way to stop deforestation faster

Cradling the Earth in gloved hands, a promising seed begins to sprout

Sustainable development and economic diplomacy synergy

Bridging the global divide

Enhance your environmental awareness with this striking image of a digital screen displaying messages for Environment Day, promoting sustainability and eco-consciousness

Redefining markets for ecological growth

Navigating the complexities of economic realities in the face of global ecological crisis

Transcending the tangible: human potentiality beyond the economics of control and the commodification of attention

Should we redefine prosperity?

Towards sapiocracy and the economy of meaning

Closeup heart in the color of the flag of ukraine in female hands

Disaster management for Ukraine

The need for instructions

Woman selling tomatoes in a market

Decline of the African National Congress in South Africa

Economic worry grips Africa's second largest economy

View of Cape Town city hall, Capetown, South Africa

The need for autonomous local governments

The key for any nation's development

President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken participate in the U.S.-Africa Summit Leaders Session on partnering on the African Union’s Agenda 2063 in Washington, D.C., on December 15, 2022

South Africa's leadership in African crisis management

Examining South Africa's response to socio-economic challenges and global pandemics in Africa

Man lying on garbage pile, Peru, Villa EL Salvador

Green Capitalism

Balancing environmental awareness and consumer culture amidst global ecological concerns

Vladimir Putin & Donald Trump meeting in Helsinki

The global wings of the far right

On the global emergence of far right-wing political forces and how to fight them

Van Gogh's masterpiece, 'Six Sunflowers,' serves as a poignant reminder, drawing an evocative parallel to the vibrant hues of the Ukrainian flag, capturing the essence of resilience and hope through the timeless language of art

Imagining pathways to peace in Ukraine

Understanding the war with Russia through international relations theory

The statue of Justice stands as a symbol of the relentless pursuit of justice in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asian cyber crime scams

Unmasking the shadowy world

Addiction, crime, and the forbidden act of smoking

Lessons on drugs from Portugal

Portugal proves drug decriminalisation can work

Team joining hands to show solidarity for the collaborative spirit

What you need to know about collaborative work

Workspaces and facilitation of communication

An image of a stack of diplomas resting on a vintage bookshelf background, symbolizing the achievements of university education and graduation

Challenges in European university collaboration

Addressing the paradox of traditional academism and the need for inter-university cooperation

Chief Minister Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami, meets the Prime Minister of India, Narindra Modi

India’s Devbhumi Uttarakhand: wellness capital of the world

A chief minister’s avant-garde initiative

London, United Kingdom, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak meets Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda for a bilateral meeting in 10 Downing Street, picture by Simon Dawson

The Rwanda Bill

A ‘constitutional moment’ for the UK?

A woman gracefully cradles a paper bird and extends an olive branch, embodying symbols of peace with a poignant and hopeful gesture

Unjust wars and a just peace

Unraveling the complex threads of war, peace, and global civil society

Trilateral Statement signing in Moscow, January 14, 1994, with U.S. President Clinton, Russian President Yeltsin, and Ukrainian President Kravchuk

Navigating cold war echoes in the Russia-Ukraine crisis

Unraveling the geopolitical complexities and urgent paths to peace

A man battling with the internet connectivity in Africa

Artificial Intelligence use in Africa

So near yet so far

Discover the breathtaking beauty of an oasis nestled in the desert, surrounded by majestic mountains, with a serene lake and lush date palms creating a captivating landscape

International authority for oasis development launched

Morocco partners with FAO and Khalifa International Award to preserve oasis ecosystems

Girl holding heart shaped balloon in a destructed city

Open letter: a plea for clemency in a world of injustice

Navigating the darkness: a reflection on Alexei Navalny, political prisoners, and the urgent call for clemency

Amidst protests in Lyon against the war in Ukraine, a compelling image emerges: a woman holding a sign that passionately declares 'Stop War, Peace Now,' echoing the fervent calls for peace amidst global unrest

The EU's misguided approach to the Ukraine war

Analyzing the EU's role amidst escalating conflict and the urgent need for diplomatic solutions

On the desk, Left or right? written on a notebook emphasizes the importance of voting

The course of turbulent democracy

The state of democracy around the world

Tsomo Riri high altitude lake, Ladakh - a fabulously unique landscape @ Ashish Kothari

Ladakh's mass agitation heats a cold desert

India’s northernmost region is demanding constitutional safeguards

The Ratification of the Spanish-Dutch Treaty of Münster, 15 May 1648, Gerard ter Borch

World law and the new sacred-secularity

Our path to a sustainable and flourishing civilization

Encircling the globe with love, hands cradle a map in the shape of a heart, symbolizing a shared commitment to fostering global harmony

Peace-Making 101: from conflict to climate

Interconnected threads of global warming, peace-making, and equitable land use

A gas mask among dead leaves represents the futility of ensuring survival through war

Give peace a chance

The world needs to ensure peacebuilding before it's too late

In the face of escalating nature wildfires exacerbated by the climate crisis, firefighters play a crucial role in mitigating the impact of climate change through their heroic efforts to combat and control these devastating blazes

Texan insights: navigating climate, wildfires, inequality

Urging sustainable transformation: a powerful call for change

Kudebi Lift, Georgian flag, Georgia

Georgia's odyssey

A candid journey to European identity and unity

Adorning the Ukrainian flag, a vibrant red rose stands prominently

Rebuilding An-225 Mriya: challenges and hopes

Exploring efforts to revive the world's largest cargo aircraft after destruction

The effects of global warming appear on nature divided in two in the photo

Insights from evolving data for informed action

There’s no place to hide from the effects of global warming

Today's advertising is mainly conducted on social media platforms such as Instagrsam

Advertising in today’s world

Comparing paid search and paid social

Illustration of birth rate decline

Europe’s population

Declining, ageing and diversifying

Advertising boards in London, England at night

The hype for advertising

The power and impact of marketing communication

Kim Jong Un , North Korea's leader

Labour, internment, and concentration camps in North Korea

A climate of domestic fear and international indifference

Scenes of the devastation in Gaza after being bombed by Israel since October 7, 2023

The Israeli rampage

The on-going war being waged against Palestine

The image of a golden fist emerging from the middle of the Amazon forest shows the destruction of nature by mining, as well as the Amazon natives and many natural animal species by Paola Bilancieri

Gold can be a curse in the Amazon

The lethal trail of gold

Closeup of owner closing a restaurant during coronavirus pandemic

Revitalizing America's economic backbone

Overcoming challenges and fostering success for small businesses

Hands waving flags of the European Union

Brussels is out of control

The European Union is not a government! And it shouldn’t try to be one

A woman carries a basket of flowers next to the cobblestone streets and crumbling walls of Antigua, Guatemala

The roads of Latin America

A lament for dysfunctional politics

In the midst of a lush green forest, a factory disrupts the pristine environment with its polluting emissions

Challenges for renewable energy

Engineering, economic, and political challenges in the climate action journey

A three-dimensional representation captures the iconic scales of justice, offering a symbolic and visually impactful view

Are you thinking about law as a career?

Important considerations before taking the leap

The woman's hand praying on a table upon a Bible with a candle next to it

The State vs the love of God

Gary Chartier's Christianity and the Nation-State

Houses of parliament, Cape Town, South Africa

To remain or to leave South Africa

Western Cape's desire for good governance

A trading port in Tangiers, Morocco

Global south economic cooperation

A desirable goal with unequal benefits

A young woman with the flag of ukraine in her hands

Only peace negotiations can save Ukraine

The Ukrainian war must not go into a third year

Statue Rosa Parks in the National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis, Tennessee, the United States

The back of the bus

A colored girl's triumph over adversity

Two people looking at data on a tablet

From cryptocurrencies to social media marketing

Person placing a vote

General elections, 2024, South Africa

A game changer for independent candidates

Monument in Honor of Unification of Ukraine and Russia, Kyiv, Ukraine, 2013

Causes of the conflict in Ukraine

Understanding the war with Russia through international relations theory

Fighting with hate speech, bullets coming out of a woman's mouth

Combating hate speech

A global rally for respect

View of robot next to human businessperson

When AI meets politics

The European Union’s ‘AI Act’ has a flaw

The lobby of the House of Commons. Oil on canvas, published in Vanity Fair Christmas Supplement 1886

Lobbying and democracy

Unraveling the complex landscape of lobbying, ethics, and democracy

South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, the Hague on Friday 12 January 2024

Global civil society amid S. Africa's Israel genocide claim

The International Court of Justice’s verdict

Ban Ki-moon, World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2011, Davos, Switzerland

Charles Lyons discusses 'The Quiet Diplomat'

A revealing portrait of Ban Ki-moon's global impact and personal journey

An entrepreneur looking at his laptop with surprise and happiness

Top 10 business-friendly countries in 2024

Navigating entrepreneurship

Dam responsible for water collection

Water scarcity in Morocco

Urgent measures are being taken

Ancient greek philosopher walking

Philosophical reflections in the shadows of Davos and Athens

2024 epistles, igniting warmth in Davos and kindling passion in Delphi

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