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Elon Musk’s Political Move: A New Party for the Future?

Elon Musk’s recent announcement to create a new political party in the United States has sent shockwaves through the political establishment. In a country dominated by a deeply entrenched two-party system, many political analysts quickly dismissed the idea as unrealistic,…

The Shifting Compass of Global Power: From West to East

The compass of international relations is in constant motion, its needle swinging between North and South, East and West in an endless reconfiguration of global power. For decades following World War II, this movement appeared frozen in a bipolar standoff…

All Wars Are Bankers’ Wars

Following the Money When we think of empires throughout history we think of examples like the Roman empire, the British empire, the American empire, etc. In other words, we automatically conflate the idea of empire with a particular location on…

The World Humanist Forum invites you to participate in its Third Open Assembly

The Third Open Assembly of the World Humanist Forum will take place virtually on Saturday, July 19, 2025, starting at 10 a.m. Argentina/Brazil (1 p.m. GMT, 7 a.m. Mexico/Central America, 9 a.m. Chile/U.S. East Coast; 1:00 p.m. Ivory Coast, 2:00…

Reinventing Algerian Identity: Neither Uniform nor Divided

In the face of cultural, political, and identity-based tensions, Algeria is being called to redefine its national foundation. Between its diverse heritage and democratic aspirations, a new form of Algerian identity may emerge; one that embraces inclusiveness, respects the rule…

Modernization Without Roots: How Pakistan is Erasing Its Culture for a False Future

by Irshad Ahmad Mughal and Dr. Qurat al-ain Rana Pakistan stands at a critical juncture where the pursuit of modernization must not overshadow genuine development. The prevailing approach—prioritizing modernization over development—has turned society into a dependent entity, subservient to metropolitan…

 The First Episode of “I love Filipino,” Netflix Series is Food for Thought

Over lunch of rice, soup, fish, and vegetables at my sister’s house in Paranaque, Philippines, I found myself explaining to the family’s caregiver what a sandwich was like in the U.S. where I live. Needless to say, I had a…

The Dark Side of Social Media: Fueling Violence and Social Fragmentation

by Irshad Ahmad Mughal and Dr. Qurat-al-Ain Rana While social media has revolutionized global connectivity, its darker consequences demand urgent attention. What began as a platform for sharing ideas has morphed into a dangerous catalyst for physical, religious, and economic…

Dismantling War Culture: How Militarization Shapes Our Everyday Lives

We are living in a particular moment where mainstream communicators want you to believe the world is in a state of permanent war—even when you are walking peacefully down your own street. Your phone relentlessly feeds you images of bombings.…

Israel Now Overtly Part of Western Imperialism

With missiles flying across West Asia, I am reminded of my trip to Iran in 2016, when I discovered a fascinating country and a vibrant Jewish community. Every day, I ask about the safety of friends and loved ones in both…

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