The welfare state ultimately guides society to care for itself and the life around it. The Indonesian version of the welfare state is characterized by Pancasila,...
Hundreds protest against Nigerians and other foreigners in Durban as police use teargas and rubber bullets. Immigration tensions rise ahead of local elections.
Yet procedure alone tells us only about the number of ballots cast, not whether people can really influence decisions that affect them. A legal system can...
Africa needs a moratorium on the automatic blaming of the West for all its woes. Yes, neocolonialism is real: debt traps set by international financial institutions,...
The real choice is not between renewables and fossil fuels in the abstract; it is between flexible firm power that complements solar and wind, and the...
Iran has made it plain that Hormuz is its most important bargaining counter. Not just a tactical step, the decision to restrict entry for those associated...
The lesson to be drawn from the first twenty one days is a simple and yet painful one: a war which is not concluded grows. And...
The more powerful a government, the more obligated it is to restrain itself. By insisting upon preservation of the death penalty as required criteria in these...
The digital age has transformed the character of conflict, but international law has not kept pace. If warfare is now privatized without adequate regulation from the...
The development of networks between private military actors and organized criminal groups is a worrying sign for world order. These actors can supply logistics, weapons, intelligence...
Raheem Okoya, professionally known as Sir Raheem, explains why he is quitting music and focusing on other professional and creative...
Dolly Parton, the legendary US country music singer, songwriter and actress, has died at 80 after a remarkable six-decade career.
The Yobe Spelling Bee is, without doubt, setting a pace for a future trajectory built around education, confidence, talent and...
Richer states set the agenda, while poor ones are forced to choose between treating their sick population now or giving...
The latest GLOBOCAN report reveals 20.6 million new cancer cases in 2024 and warns cases could rise 67% by 2050.