The Chinese debt: hide-and-never-seek?
China’s hidden debt crisis: how Local Government Financing Vehicles (LGFVs) fuelled growth, masked liabilities, and now threaten China’s economy with systemic financial and global risks.
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Social Media: A Catalyst for Flashy Lifestyles and Revolutions
Social media’s rise has fuelled addiction and inequality -- yet it also empowers Gen Z movements from Nepal to Europe, transforming digital platforms into catalysts for…
Towards a unified Global South? The West recedes as a new order emerges
China’s growing influence challenges Western dominance as Trump’s tariffs, India’s realignment, and the SCO summit reshape global power, revealing fractures within the emerging Global South.
Reflections from European Guanxi Youth Conference 2025
The 2025 European Guanxi Youth Conference and Young Indo-Pacific Forum in Brussels explored EU–China relations, AI regulation, and Europe’s strategic role amid rising Indo-Pacific tensions.
The crypto pardons
Bitcoin2025, the world’s largest crypto conference in the U.S., gathers investors, exchanges, and enthusiasts. This year, Ross Ulbricht’s surprising return overshadowed Donald Trump’s previous spotlight.
Water in War: a Weapon and Source of Conflicts
Water fuels life and war. From ancient battles to today’s conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, and Indus, scarcity and weaponisation make water a rising global security threat.
Hijackings at Dawn: Piracy’s Alarming Return
Maritime piracy resurges significantly in 2025, primarily in regions like Somalia, the Gulf of Guinea, and Southeast Asia, reflecting evolving threats to global shipping security.
Lychakiv Cemetery in Wartime Ukraine: A Stroll Through History and the Challenges of Memory
Lychakiv Cemetery in Lviv exemplifies the complex history between Poles and Ukrainians, highlighting themes of nationalism, memory, and unresolved historical grievances amidst contemporary conflicts.
The Changes in American Citizenship
The Trump administration is redefining U.S. citizenship through policies targeting birthright citizenship, immigration restrictions, and introducing a Gold Card visa for wealthy individuals.
From Renaissance to Modernity
The text examines the concept of power through Machiavelli's "The Prince" and Greene's "The 48 Laws of Power," exploring their insights on leadership, strategy, and human…