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Narrative Sovereignty: Africa Expands Its Horizons

A growing movement is redefining Africa’s image on the international stage. So-called “narrative sovereignty” is emerging as a key strategic asset for the continent’s development. The concept, which upholds the right of African countries to tell their own stories, seeks…

Understanding Russia’s Comprehensive Investment Packages for Africa

(Moscow Bureau) – Cairo, the capital of the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a popular destination for conferences and summits, but on December 19-20, it will gather African foreign ministers to review particularly economic cooperation and investment possibilities with the…

Reviewing the dynamics of India–Russia partnership

(Moscow Bureau) – Executive President of the Indian Business Alliance (IBA), Sammy Manoj Kotwani, discusses the landmark moment in deepening Russian-Indian collaboration. Kotwani explains the groundbreaking insights into President Vladimir Putin’s working visit to India, the emerging opportunities and pathways for…

The financial handover of Boric to the next government of Chile: Debunking myths of “Blatant Theft” and Bankruptcy through sovereign bonds

Amid electoral polarization, the most reactionary sectors of the traditional right and the far right accuse the government of Gabriel Boric of having “robbed blatantly,” leaving the country on the brink of bankruptcy due to irresponsible use of sovereign bonds,…

The Last Thing Iraq Needs: US Sanctions Threaten a Nation Trying to Heal

I arrived at the Taj Hotel in Baghdad’s Jadriyah neighborhood at 6 a.m., worn thin by the long flight from Los Angeles. After sleeping until mid-afternoon, I stepped out into the 90-degree heat on a simple mission: find falafel, fries,…

It is not the far-right; it is the parastate.

In a previous article referring to the Cultural Battle, we spoke of the growth of the extreme right in the world and its hegemonic project in the context of the struggle between factions, and we said that behind both the…

Message to Washington. India and Russia – Geopolitical Partners

India and Russia have opened a new chapter in their bilateral relations in December 2025, with an official visit of President Vladimir to New Delhi, India. Series of meetings held were create new business opportunities, expand prospects for strengthening economic…

The UN’s Financing Crisis: Who Pays, Who Doesn’t, and Why China’s Delays Matter

The UN is being systematically starved of funds while the money goes to the insatiable military. If this is not short-sighted, irresponsible and shameful, what is? The United Nations is facing one of the gravest financial crises in its history.…

Outsourcing Trap for Bangladeshi Youth!

By Maruf ul Alam (Dhaka Bureau) Limited revenue-funded positions, the need for rapid recruitment, and the advantages of project-based work have made the hiring of outsourced personnel a daily occurrence in a lot of government institutions. However, the hidden reality…

The Filipino Diaspora Hopes for a Corruption-Free Homeland

by Maria Veronica “Vernie” G. Caparas* November 30 is Bonifacio Day in the Philippines and among many Filipinos in British Columbia, Canada. Andres Bonifacio, after whom the national celebration is held every year, is one of the Philippines’ heroes whose…

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