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.
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.
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.
Senior journalist and author Vidya Bhushan Rawat in conversation with Abbas Milhem, Executive Director, Palestinian Farmers Union, Ramallah, West Bank, Palestine. The farmer leader...
When Chinese President Xi Jinping and Saudi Arabia King Salman signed the 'comprehensive strategic partnership agreement' and several other deals at Yamamah Palace in...