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NAtali KAlalb Art Gallery shaping Africa’s creative industry and entrepreneurship as a foundation for Russian-African bilateral relations

(Moscow Bureau) – In this insightful interview, Natali Kalalb, founder NAtali KAlalb Art Gallery, discusses her practical experiences of handling Africa’s contemporary arts, her professional journey into the creative industry and entrepreneurship, and also strategies of building cultural partnerships as…

One Battle After Another and the Seduction of Endless Struggle

We live in an age that prides itself on vigilance. We are told—often correctly—that history never ends, that reaction never sleeps, that injustice returns in new guises the moment we look away. The lesson appears sober, even responsible: there will…

Suffocating an Island: What the U.S. Blockade Is Doing to Cuba

Marta Jiménez, a hairdresser in Cuba’s eastern city of Holguín, covered her face with her hands and broke down crying when I asked her about Trump’s blockade of the island—especially now that the U.S. is choking off oil shipments. By…

Humanity at the Crossroads: Power, Technology, and the Silent Surrender of Critical Thought

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence, robotics, and digital technologies has been celebrated as the dawn of a new era of human progress. From automated industries to smart governance, from predictive algorithms to global digital connectivity, technology promises efficiency, convenience,…

Bad Bunny, Good Neighbor 

For thirteen minutes on the most-watched stage in American culture, Bad Bunny made the United States feel expansive, uncontained, Caribbean rhythm–centered, and alive with a sense of belonging that crossed borders without asking permission. As a Venezuelan-American, I felt chills…

How the U.S. Weaponizes Starvation and Aid in Gaza & Cuba

Last week, the US government announced it would be sending $6 million in aid to Cuba, on top of the $3 million it sent in January after Hurricane Melissa. This aid package might appear contrary to the significant escalation of…

From Paper-Based to Real-Time Care: How Parañaque City Strengthened Progress to Eliminate Cervical Cancer

by Geri Matthew Carretero, Jhpiego Philippines Marie Lea Aragon takes her role in cervical cancer prevention very personally. For her, every woman who walks into a health center in Parañaque City represents a responsibility and a promise: to provide timely,…

Today’s Geopolitics Influencing Africa’s Food Sovereignty

(Moscow Bureau) – While adapting to the rapidly geopolitical changes, Africa has to review its relations with external partners over food security from diverse perspectives. In the current economic context, Africa can demonstrate concern by analyzing distinctive challenges its agricultural…

I Want to Tell You a Story

Renée Nicole Good and Facundo Jones Huala: Poets on fire Like Sirius and Procyon: Stars Burning in the Night Introduction — Yagán Legend: Stars of Fire Every culture has its own bedtime stories, its lullabies, and original tales. They often…

Looking at China from Inside the United States

Peering out from the United States, it’s hard to see much of China. One learns general facts and gathers views from a small number of people. But I can’t make a lot of sense out of this 4% of humanity…