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Iran’s Election Could Bring Lasting Middle-East Peace

NEW HAVEN – French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to dissolve parliament and call a snap election this Sunday will divert the world’s attention from another possible political earthquake. On Friday, Iranian voters will fill the vacancy left by President Ebrahim Raisi’s death in a helicopter crash last month. Even without the French vote, it would

Let’s ban social media or regulate it

Numerous studies have shown that social media can significantly affect students' academic performance. The constant notifications, messages, and the temptation

Our priority must be investing in human capital: PM Dahal

For Least Developed Countries like Nepal, concessionality is critical. We are vulnerable to multiple crises, and there is a genuine

Europe Must Fight the Far-Right Surge

LONDON – Far-right populist parties performed exceptionally well in the European Parliament elections, finishing first in France, Italy, and three other countries.

Investing in African Women Will Yield Outsize Returns

LUSAKA – The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day was “Invest in women – accelerate progress.” It was simultaneously an observation,

How the Sino-American Rivalry Is Reshaping the World Order

While the exact impact of the changing geopolitical balance remains unknown, it is clearly becoming an impediment to addressing global

The 1.5°C Target for Global Warming Must Prevail

Even if governments meet all their existing climate pledges, the odds against global warming staying below 1.5°C are seven to

The Danger of Premature ECB Rate Cuts

FRANKFURT – With inflation in the eurozone dropping from a peak of 10.6% in October 2022 to 2.6% in May 2024,

Why Republicans Go Crawling Back to Donald Trump

What’s missing from all these people’s calculations? The future of the United States. The single most important consideration in US

The Gig Economy vs. America’s Workers

WASHINGTON, DC – Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Instacart, and other gig corporations are once again seeking the law’s blessing in the