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Europe’s Economic Surrender

PARIS – When US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen shook hands at Trump’s Scottish golf resort on Sunday, they weren’t just announcing a new trade deal – they were formalizing Europe’s economic and ideological surrender. By agreeing to 15% tariffs on most exports to the United States, the

Buffer Zones in Chitwan :  A Lifeline for Wildlife and…

However, despite its successes, the buffer zone initiative faces significant challenges. Human-wildlife conflict remains one of the most pressing issues.

Fair Climate Finance Requires Debt Reform

NAIROBI: When delegates from around the world convened in Bonn, Germany, last month for the 62nd session of the United

Currency Dominance in the Digital Age

A disorderly run on US dollar stablecoins – privately issued digital tokens that are backed significantly by US Treasuries and

Reimagining Sustainable Development for a Fractured World

In 2015, world leaders adopted the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), outlining a shared vision for a more equitable, low-carbon future.

AI’s Corporate Shell Game Must End

As the global leader in AI, the United States plays an especially important role in shaping that future. But US

Hostages to War

Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza began as a justified response to the massacre of some 1,200 Israelis by Hamas on

COP30 Must Make Good on Past Climate Commitments

The United Nations Climate Change Subsidiary Bodies (SB62) in Bonn – the mid-year negotiations intended to lay the groundwork for

Realizing the Potential of Country Platforms

Though often launched with noble intentions and great enthusiasm, many of these concepts fade quickly, leaving little lasting impact. Will

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Nepal, India have operated in a relatively stable international system:…

Nepal and India have operated in a relatively stable international system since the turn of the 1990s. We had the