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Trump Abandons Europe to Russia: A Consequence of America First and Europe’s Complacency

The latest developments surrounding Ukraine reveal an uncomfortable truth: Europe has become a geopolitical pawn, its leaders reduced to mere spectators as Washington and Moscow dictate the terms of its future. The recent Trump-Putin call and subsequent US statements signal…

Start again from the beginning

We are Biellesi per la Palestina libera (Citizens of Biella for a Free Palestine), and we write these words to remind you: something can be done. As Gramsci said—we will return to him later—we must take sides. We must be…

USAID and NGOs for Narrative Control and War

President Trump’s decision to cut funding to USAID revealed the extent to which the US government has been financing media, protests and other means to hijack civil society around the world. In Ukraine, USAID had a key role in toppling…

Reaching for the stars: ‘We know the answers’ to support women in STEM

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) are crucial to economic growth – yet gender inequality in these fields remains widespread. “Despite the progress, women still make up only one-third of the global scientific community and face significant barriers in funding, publishing and…

2025 Virtual Film Festival: The Untold Stories of Nuclear Weapons

World BEYOND War for our 5th annual virtual film festival! Join World BEYOND War for our annual virtual film festival throughout the month of March to explore the untold stories of nuclear weapons, in commemoration of Nuclear Remembrance Day (March…

A milestone of neutrality: Turkmenistan in the International Year of Peace and Trust

The year 2025 marks a pivotal moment for Turkmenistan as it commemorates three decades of its established status as a neutral state, coinciding with the International Year of Peace and Trust – a worldwide initiative championed by Turkmenistan itself. This…

Green Groups to Philippine Poll Bets: Spare the Trees from Campaign Materials

12 February 2025, Quezon City/Davao City.  As the official campaign for the midterm Philippine elections gained steam, environmental health and justice organizations wasted no time reminding all candidates for national and local posts to respect the trees and spare them…

Manipuri Scribe Abducted, Released after Voices Raised by Many including PEC

Geneva: Expressing serious concern over the abduction of a senior journalist in Manipur of northeast India by some militants early morning of 11 February 2025, Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) demanded his unconditional release. The global media safety and rights body…

Clean Energy Costs Expected to Drop 2-11% in 2025, Report Says

According to a new report from BloombergNEF, global clean power costs could fall between 2% and 11% this year, despite tariffs. By Paige Bennett Even with potential trade barriers, the “Levelized Cost of Electricity” report estimated that clean energy costs…

Is Freedom the Supreme Value?

Exodus 13 :17 – 17:16. Beshalah. This Torah portion concludes the epic of liberation from slavery. The triumphant splitting of the sea is followed by an explosion of joy reflected in the Song at the Sea (shirat ha-yam). However, Rabbinic Judaism…

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