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An Alternative History for America at 250

JOHANNESBURG—In this, its semiquincentennial year, let’s give America its due. By the turn of the 20th century, it was a leading industrial power and achieved global primacy after the two world wars. It built the post-1945 global governance system—the United Nations, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and the General

Cultural heritages bear the brunt of climate change impact in…

Subash Darnal Solukhumbu, July 18: The disasters caused by climate change are posing increasing adversity to humanity with the degradation

The Death of the Degree

KYIV—Just as French aristocrats under the ancien régime could hardly imagine the abolition of their noble titles, most of today’s university leaders

Governments Should Govern AI, Not Own It

Too often, however, governments have responded to the rise of AI with resignation, effectively admitting that they do not understand

The US Economy Cannot Grow Without Renewables

The Trump administration’s grim determination to ignore clean energy is not only costly; it also jeopardizes long-term economic growth. Actively

Pokhara International Airport: A Litmus Test for India’s Neighbourhood First…

Sometimes, the strongest expression of friendship between neighbours is not found in official statements but in the willingness to remove

Digital Public Infrastructure Is Now a Strategic Battleground

The geopolitical developments of the past few years have transformed infrastructure into a domain of strategic competition, and digital systems

The Right Way to Tackle Developing Countries’ Cancer Crisis

Policymakers should also take action to improve overall living standards. Expanding trade and liberalizing markets are among the most effective

Your Degree Won’t Get You Hired—Your Skills Will

The most employable individuals of the future will not necessarily be those with the highest academic credentials, but those who

Enforce AI Guardrails Before It’s Too Late

Just as the Soviet Union’s launch of the first artificial satellite into orbit in 1957 jolted the United States into