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Stained glass of Basilica of Our Lady of Peace of Yamoussoukro. Photo by Jbdodane on Flickr
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Africa, the Future of Catholicism

The Catholic Church is undergoing a historic shift as its epicenter moves from the Global North to Africa, which is now the primary source of ...
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Night view of the Taipei skyline featuring the illuminated Taipei 101 amid modern skyscrapers. Photo source: Ehsan Haque / Pexels.
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How Taiwan is Balancing Between American and Chinese Visions of Energy Dominance

U.S. President Donald Trump’s declaration of a national energy emergency on his first day back in office framed fossil fuel production as a geopolitical weapon. ...
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Ukraine War Now Longer Than First World War – The Similarities are Unsettling

The war in Ukraine has now exceeded the first world war in duration. And while the comparison between these two conflicts is imperfect, it is ...
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Prime Minister Mark Carney in a dark suit and blue tie, photographed in front of industrial pipefitting equipment at a Calgary union training facility.
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Between Communities: Canada in an Uncertain Geopolitical Order

Albertans are heading to the polls in October to express their opinion on whether they should remain a member state of the Canadian Federation. Meanwhile, ...
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Protestors at the Russian Pavilion during 2026 Venice Biennale opening day, May 6, 2026.
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Culture, Sport and Religion: The Russian Whitewashing Tactics

Russia uses “soft power” tools – such as the media, culture, education, and religion – to advance its own geopolitical goals and spread disinformation. The ...
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Are Chips the Past, and Will Algorithms Shape the Next World Order?

In May 2026, while Donald Trump prepared for his visit to Beijing, many expected tense discussions about tariffs, Taiwan, military deterrence, and trade imbalances. However, ...
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Crowd taking photos of Donald Trump on their phones at CPAC 2025. Photo source: Xuthoria / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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State Sovereignty: A Shield, a Tool, or an Obstacle?

State sovereignty is paramount in international relations, yet its definition remains elusive. The lack of a clear definition allows each country to relativize how it understands sovereignty and what it allows as ...
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The Liberian-flagged oil tanker MV Sirius Star is at anchor off the coast of Somalia in 2008. U.S. Navy photo by Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class William S. Stevens
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Somali Piracy is Back – Fuelled by Political Turmoil, Aid Cuts and the Iran War

On the evening of April 26, the Egyptian merchant vessel Sward was hijacked by armed men a few miles off the Somali coast. It was ...
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