Humans rely on the ocean for many things, including food, jobs, recreation and stabilization of Earth’s climate. But although ocean resources may seem infinite, human impacts like pollution, overfishing and
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Gaza isn’t the first time US officials have downplayed atrocities by American-backed regimes – genocide scholars found similar strategies used from East Timor to Guatemala to Yemen
Since World War II, the United States has repeatedly supported governments that have been committing mass atrocities, which are defined by genocide scholar Scott Straus as “large-scale, systematic violence against
Nato leaders pledge increased defence spending – is this really the price for peace and prosperity?
Nato leaders agreed to ramp up defence spending to 5% of their countries’ economic output by 2035 at a summit in The Hague, Netherlands, on June 25. US president Donald
UK to recognise Palestinian statehood unless Israel agrees to ceasefire – here’s what that would mean
The UK will formally recognise the state of Palestine in September unless Israel acts to end the “appalling situation” in Gaza. After an emergency cabinet meeting, Downing Street released a
As Trump has pulled back from the highest tariffs, this chart shows the economic shock has eased
It’s tariff season again, with the next deadline looming on Friday, August 1. Since the beginning of July, the United States has issued another flurry of tariff announcements, revising the
Air-dropping food into Gaza is a ‘smokescreen’ – this is what must be done to prevent mass starvation
Israel partially lifted its aid blockade of Gaza this week in response to intensifying international pressure over the man-made famine in the devastated coastal strip. The United Arab Emirates and
New Pope Possesses Attributes That Could Expand Vatican's Diplomatic Influence in Global Geopolitics
The beginning of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate coincides with one of the most tense periods in international politics since the end of the Cold War. The current landscape is marked
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Just over half the world’s population shares a river or lake basin with at least one other country. To sustainably manage those water resources for the health of people, ecosystems
When the natural environment is stretched beyond its ability to meet basic human needs for food, clean air, drinkable water and shelter, it is not just a humanitarian concern for
More than 6,000 protesters gathered at the former Royal Mint Court in London on March 15, 2025, to protest against a proposed China mega-embassy project. The mobilisation, led by Hong
Trump’s desire to ‘un-unite’ Russia and China is unlikely to work – in fact, it could well backfire.
Is the U.S. angling for a repeat of the Sino-Russian split? In an Oct. 31, 2024, interview with right-wing pundit Tucker Carlson, President Donald Trump argued that the United States
Since the mid-20th century, regional integration in South America has undergone various cycles, reflecting changes in the international system and political-economic shifts within the continent. The creation of regional blocs
Throughout human history, water has been central to survival, civilization, and development. Rivers, lakes, and freshwater sources have defined borders, fueled economies, and served as the foundation for human settlements.
Historically, cities have always played fundamental roles in the international arena. From the city-states of antiquity to contemporary urban centers, it is evident that local governments have been relevant agents
Flowing clockwise around Antarctica, the Antarctic Circumpolar Current is the strongest ocean current on the planet. It’s five times stronger than the Gulf Stream and more than 100 times stronger
Human rights are one of the fundamental pillars of the contemporary international order, serving as a set of principles and norms that guarantee the dignity, freedom, and equality of all
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02New Pope Possesses Attributes That Could Expand Vatican’s Diplomatic Influence in Global Geopolitics -
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07China’s new underwater tool cuts deep, exposing vulnerability of vital network of subsea cables.
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