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Stacks of coins and a rolled dollar bill sit beside an upward-trending block graph with a magnifying glass, symbolizing the investment and growth potential discussed in the article as crucial for achieving economic sovereignty and national strength
Internal economic development and the state purpose
Overhauling economic security for national sovereignty
Colleagues brainstorm innovative solutions for reducing carbon emissions, highlighting how sustainability is sparking fresh ideas across industries
Sustainability means business
How companies are turning eco-conscious strategies into growth, innovation, and long-term success
A person visibly anxious, tangled in a mess of cables and wires, symbolizing the overwhelming stress and chaos that can contribute to feelings of anxiety in the workplace
How to survive the silent stressors
Unspoken challenges of toxic workplaces and actionable strategies to construct a healthier work culture
Scene from Goethe's Faust: The Appearance of the Spirit of the Earth by Edward Henry Corbould depicts a pivotal moment from Goethe's Faust, where Faust, in his search for deeper knowledge and experience, encounters the Spirit of the Earth
What Goethe’s 'Faust' tells us about the 2024 U.S. election
The eternal struggle of good intentions
The sticker's comical depiction of a jester serves as a visual rebuke against Trump's political actions
Trump’s manufacture of madness
Scapegoats, conspiracy, and the erosion of norms
"A man in a black coat stands near a circular wall decorated in white, red, and blue, in front of a display of world flags
The world needs free trade, now more than ever
How Europe can lead with sustainable trade policies
A mural with its demonic imagery captures the essence of Trump's "revenge tour," and his return to power as a descent into chaos and authoritarianism
Trump II: 100 days to collapse
Tariffs, turmoil, and the threat of economic ruin
Indian interior minister Amit Shah lays a wreath at the coffins of the victims of the terror attack in Kashmir
Kashmir flashpoint on the boil again
Testing times for India and Pakistan following terror attack in the Valley
Pope Francis was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 13 March 2013 until his death in 2025
The bothersome Pope Francis
The moral imperative of environmental stewardship
On May 27, 2022, China successfully towed its first deep-sea floating offshore wind turbine, named "Fu Yao"
Bridging the gap in green technology and EVs
Examining the challenges and opportunities in transitioning to sustainable transportation amidst a growing environmental crisis
An illustration of a man wearing a black shirt, symbolizing political persecution under an authoritarian regime, inspired by figures like Bung Tomo and Soetomo in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
An autopsy of opaque persecution in a democracy
From democracy to dictatorship
A collection of multi-colored plastic blocks arranged on a white wooden table, featuring the "Everyone is Awesome" Pride Month, celebrating inclusivity and diversity
LGBTQ+ rights in Southeast Asia: struggles and progress
The gap between economic growth and inclusion
Leader of North Korea Kim Jong-un awaits President of Russia Vladimir Putin at Pyongyang Sunan International Airport, 2024
The ‘New Axis of Evil’: imminent danger or threat inflation?
Why treating these nations as a unified threat puts U.S. diplomacy at risk
A nurse supporting immunization efforts critical to global disease prevention
Withdrawal from the WHO will hurt world health
Understanding the WHO’s global role in promoting health and responding to crises throughout trying times and government influences
A foot standing on a globe, crushing it against a surface of shattered glass—a stark reminder of the consequences of unchecked power and the urgent need for renewed global solidarity
The start of a new century?
Ending multilateralism, welfare states, and democracy
A painting depicting a group of men laboring together in a factory by Pieter de Josselin de Jong
The global case for a living wage
Justifications and a proposed framework for global implementation
A close-up of volunteers forming a star shape with their hands, showcasing teamwork and unity
Life lessons learned from volunteering
A tale of cultural insights, grateful communities, and roasted pigs
A symbolic representation of the fragile alliance between neoliberalism and conservatism: a bustling modern cityscape juxtaposed with a quiet traditional town, divided by a cracked bridge, highlighting the ideological contradictions
The unlikely alliance of neoliberalism and conservatism
Contradictions and consequences of an unlikely alliance in politics, policy, and culture
US President Donald J. Trump joins Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 Japan Summit in Osaka, Japan in June 2019
The United States, China, and the national interest
The trade war as a stage for a strategic dispute between development models, global hegemony, and historical memory
Grunwald Bridge spanning the Oder River at Wrocław, Poland
The Oder River crisis: government solutions in Poland
Examining the impact of state intervention and proposed solutions on river ecology
A group of people raising their hands up in protest, a show of civic engagement, collective action, and political expression
Why care about politics?
Political apathy is a luxury we can't afford
The 2018 ASEAN-India Summit took place as part of the annual gathering of leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and India, aiming to strengthen political, security, and economic cooperation between the two regions
India's economic influence in South Asia
India’s role in the economic development of South Asia: support or obstacle?
Protests in Thomas Paine Park against the detention of Palestinian activist and Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil, 2025, New York, NY, USA
Trump, Duterte, and the new global disorder
Donald Trump’s assault on free speech and his defensive imperialism
The Bad Patriots challenges the traditional notion of patriotism, portraying figures like Corbyn and Loach as true patriots for advocating for the working class
Victor Fraga’s The Bad Patriots and the media’s war
On media manipulation, suppressed voices, and the latest documentary
The Self-cultivation of "Actor" illustration by Guo Wengui
US bans intimacy with Chinese citizens for government staff
Love, censorship, and the lingering cold war between the U.S. and China
A devastating wildfire burned through the night in February in El Bolsón, Río Negro, Argentina, illuminating the sky with its intense glow
Patagonia rebels: a deeper look
Unveiling the layers of conflict in Argentina's southern frontier
The crowded hospital waiting room often highlights the strained doctor-patient relationship, where time constraints and high patient volumes can impact the quality of interaction and care
How much has Western medicine been corporatized?
Who owns it and who is it for, patient or profiteer?
Mario Draghi OMRI is an Italian economist, academic, banker, and civil servant who served as the prime minister of Italy from February 2021 to October 2022
Reviving European competitiveness: Draghi's vision
Challenges and opportunities in innovation, decarbonization, and unified economic policy
A diverse group of people participate in protests, forming a powerful crowd united in their demand for change and justice
Human rights shape the understanding of accountability
The human rights-based approach is the road to an alternative development process
The Atlas sculpture at Rockefeller Center stands prominently between towering buildings, symbolizing strength and endurance, New York, USA
A new world order emerges
The shifting dynamics of global power
Protesters hold placards and wear symbolic colors as they demand justice and challenge the legitimacy of the ICC’s actions
The ICC vs Duterte: a battle of power and politics
From political persecution to global protests, Duterte's case reveals the selective justice of the International Criminal Court
Red handprints with You have blood on your hands!, Serbian: Krvave su vam ruke!, Belgrade, Serbia
Why corruption kills: the case of the Balkans
Even the presumably minor forms of corruption can have deadly consequences
Amid growing tensions, Trump's threat to Hamas to release hostages has sparked both hope and anxiety across the Middle East
Geopolitical changes in the Middle East
Trump's threats to push the region to the brink of madness
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Events in Economy & Politics

Federal President's Prize. Courtesy of Deutsches Museum
Federal President's Prize
Permanent event at the Deutsches Museum in Munich, Germany
The Legacy Gallery, Exhibition view. Courtesy of LBJ Presidential Library
The Legacy Gallery
Permanent event at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, United States
The House of Signatories. Courtesy of Lietuvos nacionalinis muziejus
The House of Signatories
Permanent event at the Lietuvos nacionalinis muziejus in Vilnius, Lithuania
CF-104. Courtesy of The Military Museums
CF-104
Permanent event at The Military Museums in Calgary, 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
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
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
Civil Rights, Exhibition view. Courtesy of LBJ Presidential Library
Civil Rights
Permanent event at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, United States
Holtgrewe WWI Model Collection. Courtesy of The Museum of Flight
Holtgrewe WWI Model Collection
Permanent event at The Museum of Flight in Seattle, United States
The Coin Cabinet. Courtesy of MNHA
The Coin Cabinet
Permanent event at the MNHA in Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Numismatic Collection. Courtesy of GNM
Numismatic Collection
Permanent event at the GNM in Nuremberg, Germany
Western Estonia. Courtesy of Estonian Open Air Museum
Western Estonia
Permanent event at the Estonian Open Air Museum in Tallinn, Estonia
Social Justice Gallery, Exhibition view. Courtesy of LBJ Presidential Library
Social Justice Gallery
Permanent event at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, United States
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
The Oval Office. Courtesy of LBJ Presidential Library
The Oval Office
Permanent event at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, United States
Coins, Medals and Monetary Tokens. Courtesy of Salzburg Museum
Coins, Medals and Monetary Tokens
Permanent event at the Salzburg Museum in Salzburg, Austria
Republic and Dictatorship. Courtesy of Heeresgeschichtliches Museum
Republic and Dictatorship
Permanent event at the Heeresgeschichtliches Museum in Vienna, Austria
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