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Across the world, democratic institutions are under mounting strain. From the rise of strongman politics and eroded checks on power to plummeting public trust, polarized societies, and the rapid spread of misinformation, the health of democracy is widely seen as fragile. By Muneshwar Prasad The rise of strongman politics, the erosion of checks on executive power, plummeting public trust, deepening polarization, and the rapid spread of misinformation have combined to make the health of democracy appear fragile in many places. What once seemed like distant or temporary challenges now register as systemic symptoms affecting both young democracies and long-established ones.…

When books are removed from library shelves, young readers lose more than stories. They lose opportunities to encounter unfamiliar lives, question assumptions, explore competing perspectives and develop the critical thinking needed to understand a complex world. Lost in Pages, found in the World: Why putting down books steals more than just a story from the next generation—and how turning the page can unlock boundless empathy, imagination, and limitless possibility. By Muneshwar Prasad A book can take a young reader to a place they have never visited, introduce them to a life they have never lived and confront them with an…

AI may be able to explain, generate and assess—but education is about more than information. In an AI-driven classroom, teachers remain central to developing critical thinking, curiosity, judgment and human connection. By Editorial Desk Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the educational landscape. AI tools can generate explanations, summarise complex texts, create learning materials, translate languages, analyse data and provide students with instant feedback. As these capabilities expand, an important question is emerging: What should be the role of a teacher when AI can perform many of the tasks traditionally associated with teaching? The answer is not to compete with AI,…

As artificial intelligence rapidly advances toward superintelligence, global power dynamics are reaching a pivotal turning point. This analysis explores how nations must navigate emerging security risks, shift strategic alliances, and establish robust global governance before autonomous systems reshape the international order. For years, national security strategists and technology experts warned that artificial intelligence would eventually upend international relations. In 2026, that theoretical horizon has arrived. From autonomous operational systems in U.S. military interventions to advanced AI cyberweapons that systematically outpace human defenders, frontier models are no longer passive analytical tools—they are active agents on the global stage. By Editorial Desk…

BOOK REVIEW A compelling account of how AI, drones, Big Tech and advanced computing are transforming warfare—and challenging the traditional hierarchy of global power Book: Bytes and Bullets: Global Rivalries, Big Tech, and the New Shape of Modern WarfareAuthor: Steve Feldstein Publisher: St. Martin’s Press Publication: 2026 Bytes and Bullets argues that the world is entering a new era in which technological capability is becoming the principal currency of geopolitical and military power. AI, drones, satellites, semiconductors, data and autonomous systems are transforming warfare, while the most important innovations increasingly originate in private companies rather than governments. By Muneshwar Prasad…

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In journalism, we are trained to look for the “who,” the “what,” and the “where.” But increasingly, the “why” of today’s geopolitical conflicts remains buried under layers of immediate political posturing. A recent episode of Al Jazeera’s Reframe, titled “Is capitalism fuelling today’s wars?”, featuring host Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla and economic anthropologist Jason Hickel, challenges the media’s conventional narrative. It forces a critical question: Are we reporting on isolated crises, or are we witnessing the systemic output of global capitalism? By Newswriters News Desk Beyond the “Conflict as Anomaly” Narrative ​Mainstream coverage often treats wars—be it in the Middle East, Eastern Europe,…

France has banned social media access for children under 15, requiring platforms to introduce strict age verification. The landmark legislation aims to curb cyberbullying, online addiction and harmful content, setting a precedent that could reshape child online safety regulations across Europe. By Newswriters News Desk France has become the first country in the European Union to ban access to social media platforms for children under the age of 15, marking a significant step in the global debate over protecting young people from the harmful effects of excessive online engagement. The legislation, approved by both houses of the French Parliament, is…

In journalism, we are trained to look for the “who,” the “what,” and the “where.” But increasingly, the “why” of today’s geopolitical conflicts remains buried under layers of immediate political posturing. A recent episode of Al Jazeera’s Reframe, titled “Is capitalism fuelling today’s wars?”, featuring host Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla and economic anthropologist Jason Hickel, challenges the media’s conventional narrative. It forces a critical question: Are we reporting on isolated crises, or are we witnessing the systemic output of global capitalism? By Newswriters News Desk Beyond the “Conflict as Anomaly” Narrative ​Mainstream coverage often treats wars—be it in the Middle East, Eastern Europe,…

By Newswriters News Desk The following is an original summary based on the article “AI: the key battleground for Cold War 2.0?” by Evgeny Morozov, published in the May 2023 issue of Le Monde diplomatique. Readers interested in the complete analysis and the author’s detailed arguments should consult the original article. Playing Tetris: visitors to the observatory at the Abeno Harukas skyscraper in Osaka can play the game projected on a huge wall, 30 November 2017. The Asahi Shimbun · Getty (Courtesy: Le Monde) Artificial intelligence has rapidly emerged as one of the defining arenas of strategic competition between the…