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1km. 2 realities
A reflection on the global wealth divide between Monaco and Kibera, and the urgent need for fairness, empathy, and shared responsibility
Ira Grange
Apr 145 min read


Embracing local economies: A path to resilience amidst global uncertainty
Why self-sustaining communities offer a sustainable response to trade disruption and climate crisis
Ira Grange
Apr 83 min read


Myanmar: Between political Crisis, organised crime, and environmental devastation
Amid civil conflict, environmental devastation, and the rise of organised crime, Myanmar faces a multifaceted crisis with severe humanitarian and regional consequences
Ira Grange
Apr 53 min read


Inflation and the loss of financial capacity: A silent crisis undermining global society
Inflation has ceased to be an abstract economic phenomenon and has become a daily nightmare for millions of people worldwide.
Ira Grange
Mar 204 min read


Europe at a crossroads: Security or an arms race
The announcement by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen regarding the "ReArm Europe" plan to mobilise nearly €800 billion in
Ira Grange
Mar 63 min read


Peace or business? The dark side of the Trump-Zelensky agreement
The recent announcement of an agreement between the Trump administration and the Ukrainian government, granting the United States rights to
Ira Grange
Feb 283 min read


Global institutional dismantling: A challenge to peace, justice, and sustainability
The world is witnessing a period of institutional erosion that threatens global goals, including peace and justice, economic equality, and e
Ira Grange
Feb 143 min read


The critical impact of the U.S. foreign aid suspension: A technical and strategic analysis
The U.S. administration's decision to implement a 90-day suspension on foreign aid has triggered immediate and far-reaching repercussions fo
Ira Grange
Feb 73 min read


The true responsibility of education: A call for reflection
We live in a society where the education of children has largely been seen as a responsibility of schools and teachers. However, this percep
Ira Grange
Jan 274 min read


The uncomfortable truths about human rights violations: A critical analysis of their Universal Declaration
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948, is a landmark docu...
Ira Grange
Jan 156 min read


North Korean soldiers in Ukraine: A new dimension to proxy warfare
Recent reports of North Korean soldiers fighting and dying alongside Russian forces in Ukraine have sparked significant concern over the exp
Ira Grange
Jan 64 min read


Happy New Year 2050: A world with a demographic time bomb
And, well, here I am, in 2050, looking back from the future and giving you a gentle (or perhaps not-so-gentle) nudge about what we failed to
Ira Grange
Jan 24 min read


Reflecting on 2024: A year of transformation
The year 2024 unfolded as a defining chapter in the story of our shared humanity. It was a year of turmoil and triumph, setbacks and breakth
Aiyana Lacota
Dec 31, 20244 min read


The dictatorship of social media: Exploited bodies, fractured minds and a society trapped in its own reflection
The 4th of February 2004 marked the beginning of an era in which humanity, paradoxically, became connected and fractured at the same time.
Ira Grange
Dec 30, 20245 min read


The cost of going green: Profit for the planet or for the few?
In the collective imagination, the fight against climate change and environmental degradation is driven by altruistic values and concern for
Ira Grange
Dec 29, 20244 min read


Christmas
The crossroads of humanity
We live in extraordinary times. Technology links us across continents, yet divisions and isolation persist.
Yuki Kimura
Dec 25, 20243 min read


Why inefficient colleagues are dangerous
Inefficiency within organizations can have far-reaching and potentially existential consequences.
Natasha Kowalski
Dec 3, 20242 min read


Social media: A digital commons for human connection, not manipulation
In the digital age, social media platforms have become integral to how we connect, communicate, and share experiences.
Ahmed Toure
Dec 1, 20243 min read


The list of goods produced by child labor or forced labor
The United States Department of Labor (USDOL) released the latest update to its List of Goods Produced by Child Labor or Forced Labor.
Fernando Morales-de la Cruz
Nov 7, 20242 min read


Lending for water and sanitation: A first-hand reflection
When it comes to water and sanitation, the impact of financing is not just theoretical — it’s transformative.
Editorial
Nov 2, 20243 min read
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