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France/UK: Elections with a signal effect

Elections to the national parliaments in the UK and France took place at the beginning of July 2024. In the UK, the Conservative Tories suffered a resounding defeat, while Labour was able to govern with an absolute majority for the…

Pluriverse – The Latin American Critique of Development

This article is part of a series of contributions from the book Pluriverse – A Post-Development Dictionary, dedicated to all those who fight for the pluriverse by resisting injustice and seeking ways to live in harmony with nature. The world…

German Parliamentarian in Washington Says No to NATO – Yes to Peace

Peace Instead of NATO Speech by Sevim Dagdelen, Member of the German Bundestag at „No to NATO – Yes to Peace“-rally in Washington DC on July 7th 2024. As NATO marks its 75th anniversary on the eve of its Washington…

Americans, Your Grace Period is Over

It’s Time We Americans have collectively come to a point now where it’s safe to say that it’s no longer ok for us – for any of us – to be in the dark about a certain group of glaringly…

Politics turned into memes, our blessing and our curse

The political information from all latitudes that the mass media bring us these days generates emotional contradictions, the truth is that we do not know whether to cry or laugh, because of the monstrous and ridiculous contents that are integrated…

What can prevent Trump’s victory in the US Presidency?

The current dominant system or American establishment would use the invisible dictatorship of compulsive consumerism of material goods to nullify the ideals of the primal individual and transform him into an uncritical being, fearful and conformist who will inevitably join…

Africa in NATO’s sights?

The independence of African countries in the 1960s might suggest that colonialism is over, but some Western economies have remained tied to Africa’s cheap natural resources even after independence. Western countries have a vital need for cheap African strategic minerals…

Far-Right Surge or Status Quo? Understanding the 2024 European Elections

Last month’s European Parliament elections did not bring about the ultimate breakthrough of the far right as some had feared. They are gaining influence though, especially because the lines between them and forces in the political center are blurring. Consequently,…

How can Spain and Bangladesh Improve their Comprehensive Ties through PM Hasina’s Upcoming Madrid Visit?

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina is expected to make an important official visit to Spain on July 21–22, which might strengthen current partnerships and determine the direction of future comprehensive Dhaka–Madrid relations. Given the strong and long-standing bilateral ties between Bangladesh…

FM Hasan Mahmud’s Riyadh Visit for Injecting a Strong Impetus into KSA-Bangladesh Diplomacy

by Ozair Islam From July 1–3, Bangladeshi FM Hasan Mahmud is in Riyadh on an official visit to cement the official diplomacy between Bangladesh and the KSA. There are two main reasons why this visit is really important. First, following…

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