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Neoliberal Gospel, Hollow Progressivism, Right-Wing Populism: the Misery of our Times

Can a portrait of the Western ideological landscape be painted? The uproar surrounding certain “cultural” or “civilizational” wars, the dire warnings against underhanded and harmful intrigues hatched by real or imaginary enemies, the anguished calls to defend one’s sacrosanct “values,”…

A Superpower’s Self-Sabotage in the Multipolar Age

When historian Paul Kennedy published The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers in 1987, his sweeping analysis of imperial decline—spanning 1500 to 1980—arrived at a moment of American triumphalism. The U.S. stood ascendant as its Cold War rival, the…

Pride 2025 Washington DC: A Missed Opportunity for Nonviolence

A year ago, billboards and posters across the country announced what was to be a landmark event: World Pride 2025, marking the 50th anniversary of Pride in Washington, D.C. Expectations soared. Many imagined it would be the celebration of the…

Understanding Eid ul-Adha and the Roots of Islamophobia

Muslims around the world are celebrating ‘Eid ul-Adha’, the second most important festival in the Islamic calendar. Since Islamic festivals follow the lunar year, their dates shift approximately ten days earlier each year. The Muslim community observes two major festivals…

BOOT CAMP UN SDG 16 & 17 OF RISE 2025 ADVANCES PEACE, JUSTICE, AND GLOBAL GOALS

Universities as Pillars of Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions Second in a Series of Four By Genevieve Balance Kupang Organizer of the SDG Boot Camp #16 & #17 International perspectives enriched the dialogue at the second series of the Boot…

Celebrating the Dedication of BCU Research Presenters at RISE 2025 — The 3 Ls of Growth

By Genevieve Balance Kupang, Graduate School Research Coordinator Be Intentional: Create Memories That Matter (Olea P. Romero) Talk of inclusivity reminds us that it is best to celebrate collaboration, dedication, excellence, and sacrifice beyond awards. A five-word synthesis for inclusivity could…

Diplomacy’s Graveyard: How the UN Lost Its Purpose

The League of Nations, established after the First World War, was created to improve international cooperation and prevent future wars. However, it failed, and soon World War II began. After WWII, the United Nations (UN) was established. The primary reasons…

BOOT CAMP SDG 16 & 17 OF RISE 2025 ADVANCES PEACE, JUSTICE, AND GLOBAL GOALS

Universities as Pillars of Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions First in a Series of Four By Genevieve B. Kupang Last May 28, 2025, Baguio Central University (BCU) hosted the Boot Camp UN SDG 16 & 17. It is part of…

Baguio Central University Shines on the 3rd Day of the RISE 2025 International Conference

By: Zoren N. Inowe Binalonan, Pangasinan – May 30, 2025 — The 3rd Research Innovation for Sustainable Education (RISE) 2025: International Conference on Research & Exhibits on Aviation, Aeronautics, Tourism, Engineering, and Education (ICREATE-IMPACT) concluded its three-day event with an…

The incredible war preparations of NATO in Europe

We have heard mister Mark Rutte, the secretary general of NATO, in his press conference in Vilnius, the 2 of June and his incredibly belligerent words. For sure in preparation of the NATO summit in the Hague, Netherlands in some…

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