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One Year Later, Novi Sad Leads Serbia’s Call for Accountability and a Transnational Civic Awakening

Exactly one year after the collapse in Novi Sad, candles flickered once again across continents. In hundreds of cities worldwide — from almost every European capital to major cities in the Americas and Australia — the Serbian diaspora gathered under…

Two years of war in the Middle East: an assessment and what comes next

The series of events triggered by the operation of October 7, 2023, revealed pre-existing realities that had remained hidden until then. Before October 7, the Middle East was evolving in a way that sidelined the Palestinians and disregarded their rights…

The Arms Control Association Responds to Trump’s Reckless Nuclear Testing Remarks

U.S. President Donald Trump said he had “instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis. That process will begin immediately.” In response, ACA Executive Director Daryl G. Kimball stated, “Trump appears to be misinformed and…

Meet a Kazakhstani Artist, Vershinina Darya, who Brings Colorful Stories and Connection to the World

In the center of Seoul, South Korea, the vibrant district of Insa-dong stands as one of the country’s most visited cultural destinations, a place where art, tradition, and modern creativity unite. Last September, Insa-dong hosted an international art and media…

The Integrity Uprising: A Fight Against Corruption Across Generations

By: Sheryl M. Langwas (Baguio Central University participant) Corruption is not a recent problem. It began many years ago, but as time passes and generations pass, it has gotten worse in the majority of the world’s nations. There is no…

Progressive Zionist Coalition Blocks Gaza Settlement Funding Amid Trump Peace Deal

World Zionist Congress Passes Historic Resolution as New Administration Pursues Regional Stability The 39th World Zionist Congress convened in Jerusalem from October 28–29, 2025. World Zionist Congresses choose who will occupy leadership positions, and determine policy for the World Zionist…

Slovenia, when Fear Becomes Politics

When fear becomes politics, it undermines the rule of law — and Slovenia’s reaction to the killing of Aleš Šutar has become a warning for Europe. When fear replaces reason, democracy begins to fracture. Slovenia’s response to the killing of…

The Nepal GenZ Revolt: Excitement, Hope, Awe and Dismay

 by Raghu Ghimire This paper on the recent GenZ revolt in Nepal was presented during a recent regional forum, ‘Can generational movements end systemic corruption? Lessons from Nepal, Indonesia, and the Philippines.’  It depicts some vital aspects of the recent…

Art Against Corruption: Don Angelou Laureta’s Luha ng Buwaya

In a time when corruption continues to bleed the nation dry, artists across the Philippines are joining the Concerned Artists of the Philippines’ (CAP) campaign called KORAPTOBER. This movement transforms anger and frustration into creativity, calling out the systems of…

Tender Resilience Wins Sorsogon City Leg of Scott Kelby’s Worldwide Photowalk 2025  

After a careful review and deliberation by a panel of judges composed of practicing documentary photographers, visual communications experts, and the local Walk Leader, “Tender Resilience” by Christopher D. Leyson was selected as the winning entry of the Scott Kelby’s Worldwide…

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