Sark: A Modern Day Feudal IslandSpratlys archipelago is a flashpoint, claimed by multiple nations and central to regional power struggles.
Lebanon: Hamas and Fatah United?In Beirut’s Palestinian camps, residents watch the Gaza war anxiously, split between Hamas and Fatah loyalties.
USA: Fracking for EuropeSince the Ukraine war, Europe turned to U.S. gas, but most LNG comes from fracking banned in Europe.
The Spratly Islands: Flashpoint for WWIII?Spratlys archipelago is a flashpoint, claimed by multiple nations and central to regional power struggles.
A Scottish Court in the NetherlandsCamp Zeist hosted the Lockerbie trial, dividing views between Libyan victims and families seeking justice.
Ecuador: A Narco State (Reupload)Ecuador, once stable between Colombia and Peru, now faces soaring violence driven by the drug trade.
Should the UN be Reformed?Founded in 1945 to maintain peace, the UN still struggles with ongoing conflicts, raising doubts about its...
Kowloon: The Lawless Super CityKowloon Walled City, once Earth’s densest slum, thrived in lawless Hong Kong with crime and community.
Llivia, Between France and SpainFrance and Spain’s last “war” in the 1970s was over stop signs in Llívia, a quirky border dispute.
Gene Editing & the Spectre of EugenicsYes, gene modification is possible through advances like DNA sequencing and CRISPR/Cas9, which can cure genetic...
Pakistan: A Year after the FloodsOne year after Pakistan’s 2022 floods, millions remain in need, with 33 million affected and 8 million displaced.
Montenegro: The Great DivideThe Ukraine war revives Balkan tensions, pulling Montenegro into East-West geopolitical crossfire.
The Power of GrainClimate change, Covid and war expose global food insecurity, with Ukraine’s wheat vital to many nations.
Armenia: Alone Among EnemiesIn September 2022, 100,000 Armenians fled Nagorno-Karabakh as Azerbaijan reclaimed it under international law, marking...
Albania Faces its Dark PastAlbania, after decades under a brutal communist dictatorship, is opening Sigurmi archives, forcing society to confront...
Messalina vs AgrippinaMessalina and Agrippina’s reputations as depraved criminals largely reflect biased Roman chroniclers, more propaganda...
Power Play in the South China SeaChina asserts control over the South China Sea, a vital shipping route sought by all.
Israel: Endless Conflict, New AlliancesFounded in 1948, Israel faces ongoing crises and tense ties with Palestinians and Arab neighbors.