Political elites in Berlin and Paris stoke voter frustration and sideline democratic mandates in favor of power. Europe holds elections but ignores the results and ...

Global demand for arable land is rising, making Africa a key target for large-scale acquisitions to tackle food and energy challenges. June 2022: The start of the wheat harvest season in Tunis, ...

Once overlooked, Greenland now shapes Arctic geopolitics and defies American territorial ambitions. Protesters rallied outside the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark, on March 29, 2025, condemning ...

Struggles with stagnating GDP growth and budget disagreements are compelling South African policymakers to urgently address long-standing economic challenges. March 12, 2025: People Against Budget ...

President Trump’s announcement of tariffs signals a drastic shift, prompting global alarm. However, it is also a potential opportunity for systemic economic reform. Donald Trump is a disruptor, and ...

The annual Two Sessions gathering in Beijing revealed anxiety about the economy and political contradictions – yet bets on technology may turn things around. Chinese President Xi Jinping (center) with ...

Romania prepares for pivotal presidential elections, grappling with potential Russian meddling and the fallout from the controversial barring of Calin Georgescu. Feb. 26, 2025: A person waves a ...

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As U.S.-China rivalry deepens, Southeast Asian leaders fear it could derail hopes for regional growth and stability. Hou Gang, mayor of the Chinese city of Nanning, holds up a mandarin – a Chinese ...

Ukraine’s war effort is shifting toward self-reliance, using decentralized innovation and off-the-shelf technology. A typical set of equipment may appear modest ...

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is the founder of GIS.