Trump Embraces MBS: Is the US-Saudi Bond Unbreakable? Former President Donald Trump’s recent meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) has reignited the debate surrounding the complex and often controversial relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia.…
Aid Innovators: Rethinking Global Health and Development In a world grappling with persistent global health challenges and complex development issues, a new wave of thinkers is emerging, challenging conventional wisdom and championing evidence-based solutions. These economists, activists, policymakers, and writers…
Facing a Global Aid Crunch, Vox Highlights 25 Leaders As global aid faces unprecedented pressure, threatening to undo decades of progress in health and development, Vox’s “Future Perfect 25” initiative shines a light on individuals dedicated to reversing this dangerous…
The specter of famine has returned to the world stage, with declarations in Sudan and Gaza casting a harsh light on the realities of global hunger. Images of severely malnourished children circulating online have sparked a wave of concern, prompting…
Tehran’s Water Crisis: A Looming Global Warning Tehran, Iran, a sprawling metropolis of nearly 10 million souls, is grappling with a severe water crisis, offering a stark premonition of challenges that could soon plague cities worldwide. As reservoirs dwindle and…
The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, painstakingly brokered after years of conflict, hangs precariously in the balance. While diplomatic efforts continue at the United Nations, the fate of the truce may ultimately rest not in the halls of power,…
Allies Question U.S. Intel Sharing: Trust Eroding? The bedrock of international alliances is trust, particularly when it comes to sharing sensitive intelligence. However, recent reports suggest that this trust between the United States and some of its closest allies is…
Sudan’s Carnage Visible From Space: A Looming Catastrophe The brutal reality of Sudan’s ongoing civil war has reached a grim new milestone: the bloodshed in El Fasher is now so extensive it’s visible from space. This chilling detail underscores the…
Sudan’s El Fasher Falls: A Glimmer of Hope Amidst Despair? Sudan’s brutal conflict continues to oscillate between moments of profound despair and faint glimmers of hope, a pattern that has defined the past two and a half years. As the…
Hurricane Melissa, a monstrous Category 5 storm, has carved a path of destruction through the Caribbean, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. The immediate aftermath reveals a staggering loss of life, widespread infrastructure damage, and economic turmoil, prompting…
