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When 'Restraint' Masks Continued U.S. Intervention
In just over a year, U.S. foreign policy has swung from the campaign vow 'No New Wars' to a posture that includes joint American-Israeli strikes on Tehran…
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Why Are Political Assassins Mostly Men?
On April 25, gunfire broke out at a White House dinner that included senior Trump administration officials.
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Dogra: US 'pleading' Not 'losing' in Iran Standoff
Former Indian ambassador Rajiv Dogra said recent U.S. steps show growing pressure and desperation, placing America on the “pleading side” — if not the…
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China and the Shifting Global Order
China’s behavior during the Persian Gulf fighting echoes its response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: public restraint coupled with discreet diplomacy.
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Performing Safety: How Influencers Erase Afghan Women
Since the Taliban returned to power, control over Afghanistan has extended beyond checkpoints and laws to the images outsiders see.
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When Mothers Kill: Understanding Infanticide Beyond Instinct
Asking why a mother might kill her child feels taboo, as if the question itself risks excusing the awful.
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Staged? How Conspiracy Theories Harm Democracy
What was striking about that instant reaction was not only that far‑right corners trafficked in these claims — a familiar pattern — but that some on the…
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How the Iran war is splitting Washington and Berlin
A long-standing transatlantic relationship has quietly fractured, and fixing it will not be simple.
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Tradition in Today's World: Role and Relevance
In a time of swift technological shifts, global connections, and changing lifestyles, tradition remains a vital part of social life.
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Quiet Influence: How States Shape Culture and Soft Power
Picture a world in which films, music, exhibitions, theater and television are subtly steered by state interests so that everyday tastes, memories and…
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The Late Coming of Age: Elder Voices Matter
“Coming of age” usually describes teenage awakenings, but that turning point can arrive much later.
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Singularity, Existential Risk, and the Doomsday Clock
The “Singularity” refers to the point at which machine intelligence surpasses human intelligence and begins to improve itself faster than people can…