America and the World
(T)he period between the fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989, and the election of Donald Trump exactly thirty-five years later comes to constitute an ‘era’… … Continue readingAmerica and the World
Europe Can’t ‘Trump-Proof’ Itself
European foreign policy experts are reviving ideas about strategic autonomy from 2016. They fail to understand how much has changed in the last eight years. … Continue readingEurope Can’t ‘Trump-Proof’ Itself
The Next US President Sits at the Edge of Chaos
Four tremendous forces — AI, the energy transition, climate change and geopolitics — will accelerate over the next president’s term. … Continue readingThe Next US President Sits at the Edge of Chaos
Countries Where Democracy is in Trouble Share a Common Pattern, and it’s a Worrying One for the U.S.
Democracy is best understood as a game, one in which the players pursue power and resolve conflicts through elections rather than brute force. … Continue readingCountries Where Democracy is in Trouble Share a Common Pattern, and it’s a Worrying One for the U.S.
Leo Tolstoy and Maxim Gorky
In 1900, two of Russia’s most prominent literary figures, Leo Tolstoy and Maxim Gorky, were photographed together… … Continue readingLeo Tolstoy and Maxim Gorky
A Note From Mohib Shah – On the New World Order
Roman empire lasted for a 1000 years, Ottoman 600 years, British 400 years. American empire is now about 150 years old… … Continue readingA Note From Mohib Shah – On the New World Order
New Report: Wildlife Loss is Taking Ecosystems Nearer to Collapse
Alexander C. Lees at The Conversation: (T)he biennial Living Planet report from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is a stark reminder of our failure to arrest the loss of biodiversity
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Yuval Noah Harari on Why Christianity Became Popular
by Lex Fridman at YouTube: The following is a conversation with Yuval Noah Harari, a historian, philosopher, and author of several highly acclaimed, highly influential books, including Sapiens, Homo Deus
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Ten Ways to Spot Gen Z, According to ChatGPT
As of 2023, those born between 1997 and 2012 make up the largest generation in the world, but how easy are they to spot? … Continue readingTen Ways to Spot Gen Z, According to ChatGPT
Capitalism, Mass Anger and the 2024 Elections
Western capitalism is no longer the world’s colonial master. The American empire that succeeded the European empires has now followed them into decline. … Continue readingCapitalism, Mass Anger and the 2024 Elections
An introduction to Migration in the Ancient World [Interactive Map]
From OUP: Migration has played a vital role in shaping human history and continues to have profound effects on the world today. Historically, the movement of people across regions has
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Vote for Leaders Who Will Prioritize the Environment
Jane Goodall is encouraging voters in elections around the world this year to consider candidates who prioritize the environment. … Continue readingVote for Leaders Who Will Prioritize the Environment