Global South

Beyond the Green High Ground: The EU’s New Realism

When green ideals meet raw reality, something has to give. Europe’s Indonesia deal shows us what that is.

⁠Antalya Forum: Recognition of Kosovo in the Horn of Africa

At the 2025 Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Sudan recognised Kosovo, Türkiye boosted it's role in diplomacy, and Africa-Europe ties deepened.

Xi Jinping Suggests Stronger China-Vietnam Cooperation for Growth 

President Xi Jinping called for enhanced collaboration between China and Vietnam during a phone call on Wednesday.

Should the Global North Subsidise Climate Relief for the Global South?

The moral, practical, and financial debate around climate subsidies, between the Global North and Global South, continues to divide civil society. A resurgence in emissions by Brazil, China, and India raises many questions for the Global North.

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Who Painted First? The Illusion of Origins in Europe’s Oldest Cave Art

Neanderthal cave art in Spain dated to 65,000 years ago challenges the idea that Homo sapiens sparked humanity’s first artistic revolution.

EU AI Act Allows Melodies to Choose Collaboration, Not Censorship

Europe leads in AI music ethics as UMG partners with Udio, redefining creativity, copyright, and regulation in the digital age.

Rails Across Continents: The Orient Express and Hejaz Line Revived

Two legendary railway lines, one in Europe and one crossing the Middle East, are being restored in 2025, proving that infrastructure can tell stories across time.

Volume Up: Mamdani Victory is a Wake-Up Call for MAGA

A massive volunteer effort knocking on countless doors proved that in America's largest city, elections are won on the doorstep.

The Real Test of the Abraham Accords: Ceremony vs. Reality

As Washington celebrates a diplomatic photo-op, with the Abraham Accords, middle powers are redefining the Middle East map on their own terms.