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Summit for Democracy is only to maintain US hegemony

At its core, the Summit for Democracy appears to be a diplomatic spectacle designed to reinforce American influence on the global stage. While democracy promotion is a commendable goal, critics argue that the United States has a history of exploiting such initiatives to advance its own geopolitical interests. From March

The South China Sea Could Boil Over

This is unlikely to change any time soon. With the wars in Ukraine and Gaza stretching American military resources thin,

The Zombification of Political Parties

Trump is hardly the only far-right populist leader to have subjugated a political party to his will. The hijacking of

The US election won’t address its internal political challenges

The United States, often hailed as a beacon of democracy, regularly witnesses the fervor and anticipation surrounding its electoral processes.

The Threat to American Hegemony Is Real

The Western alliance doesn’t just face the challenge of doubling down on defense while maintaining unity across the Atlantic. It

The War for the West

In Ukraine, I fear the top leadership is growing more concerned about the supply of basic weapons and ammunition –

Will Europe Ever Get Serious About Defense?

All told, European leaders missed yet another opportunity to show how they plan to strengthen NATO’s European pillar, establish greater

A World on Edge in 2024

NEW DELHI – Israel’s devastating war in Gaza, Russia’s bloody invasion of Ukraine, America’s extraterritorial assassinations, and China’s aggressive expansionism all

Sri Lanka’s Debt Restructuring Is Hurting Older Women

COLOMBO – The World Bank’s Women, Business, and the Law Index has documented a persistent gender pension gap in rich and poor countries alike.

Harmonizing Global Green Taxonomies

The final step is global harmonization, which the G20 is well-positioned to lead. Brazil should attempt to kick-start the process