As of January 2026, an international consensus was made that the “ Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C threshold ” is no longer a future threat, but an already-met milestone. Around the world, policy and scientific bodies are urging that national governments and multinational corporations fulfill their promises to phase out fossil fuel subsidies, strengthen national pledges, etc. However, various ideological shifts have created drag on — the much needed — immediate action. For example, t

Humanity tends to flock toward religion, as it shapes communities, and provides those seeking comfort, with purpose and guidance. However, government and social actors that view religion as a threat to their established power will often persecute religious communities to ensure sustained dominance. The ultimate goal being that no power is lost. In 2022, Pew Research Center held a study, revealing that religious harassment occurs in 192 countries out of the world’s 198 countri

The struggle between China and Taiwan is often framed as one of the most infamous geopolitical rivalries across East Asia. Various governments continue to debate sovereignty, and the world’s powers continue to weigh their interests in the Taiwan Strait. Yet, beyond the many policies and headlines, Taiwan’s future is actually deeply personal — grounded in questions of identity, belonging, and recognition. The victor of this debate, gets to define themselves as they please. Wit

At the U.S.-Mexico border, politics exert significant influence over migrant families. In the ongoing debate over immigration policies, opinions often overshadow the lives of migrants entirely. However, through the perspective of a humanitarian working at the Kino Border Initiative — an institution that provides direct aid to migrants and their families — we are reminded that compassion should not be viewed as a partisan value, but a human one. For years, the United States ha

Afghanistan is often misconceptualized by both the media and the world — usually reduced to just war, rubble, and desert. However, nestled at the crossroads of Central Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East, people forgo the nation’s geographic beauty and rich culture entirely. Centuries of history, woven from a blend of Persian, Greek, Buddhist, Hindu, and Islamic influences, accompany majestic landscapes that define the nation’s heritage and environment. Unfortunately, the c

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