Saudi Arabia’s Founding Day: A Three-Centuries Legacy, a New National Narrative, and the Path to Vision 2030
Saudi Arabia’s 300th Founding Day traces its origins to Diriyah in 1727, reshaping state history beyond 1744. The shift supports Vision 2030, strengthening national identity, reform momentum, and global soft power ambitions
The Woman Behind Agua Bonita: Meet Sandra Gonzalez Sanabria, Who Leads a Village Built by Former Guerrillas
Once a FARC guerrilla, Sandra Gonzalez Sanabria now leads Agua Bonita—a village built by former rebels in Colombia’s Caquetá region. Rooted in collective living, feminist leadership, and socialist values, the community stands as a powerful model of post-conflict transformation, resilience, and hope in a country scarred by decades of war.
What Happens After the Conference Ends? Stories from the Table, Not the Podium
It was lunchtime and participants had gathered outside the National University Hall to collect their food. The organisers wanted people to form two separate...
From Missiles to Messages: How Iran Challenged Israel, Shamed the Gulf, and Shook the US
Iran’s defiant missile strikes during the brief war with Israel shook regional power dynamics, exposing cracks in Israeli and US defenses. While Tehran gained prestige, Gulf Arab rulers remained passive, revealing their declining credibility. The conflict marked a turning point, shifting both hard power perceptions and soft power influence in the region.
Visa Rejected, Activist Unshaken: Kshama Sawant To Challenge India’s ‘Political Vendetta’
Kolkata: Indian-American politician Kshama Sawant is determined to legally challenge the Indian government for having denied a travel visa to visit her ailing mother...
Bangladesh on the Brink: The Struggle Between Democracy, History, and Rising Religious Nationalism
Bangladesh’s democracy stands at a crossroads, with rising majoritarianism threatening its pluralistic fabric. The country’s rich multicultural identity is under strain, as forces seek to reshape its political and historical narratives. The legacy of its liberation movement is fading, raising concerns about the erosion of democratic values and minority rights.
