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No nation can fill the foreign aid void left by USAID
Months since the order was given, the gap left in foreign aid spending by the US is so vast that no other nation has been able to fill it, especially when most are redirecting funding to the defense industry. 4 months ago, the Trump administration moved to cut USAID spending. Spearheaded by what was once Elon Muskβs DOGE, the government was driven to reduce its overall expenditures and...
Is Netflixβs βShark Whispererβ an inadvertent threat to shark conservation?
Ocean Ramseyβs new Netflix documentary highlights her conservation journey, but has also reignited debate within the scientific community about her credibility and actual impact on shark conservation. In a world where conservation efforts are of greater public interest than ever before, weβre not exactly short of wildlife influencers. One of them just got a Netflix documentary released called Shark Whisperer. The film follows internet-famous Ocean Ramsey and her journey in shark...
Why is Greeceβs farming industry in peril?
The scandal that has made its way up the governmentβs hierarchy has faced harsh penalties from the EU. However, these may ultimately affect honest farmers. Back in its archaic days, clientelism was central to Greece. This system saw citizens relying on patronage from esteemed parties, normally political, in exchange for their loyalty or service. Today, we refer to this act as a class of corruption, and the Greek government has once...
Why NATOβs 5% βdefence budgetβ aim seems farfetched
NATOβs new defence spending target has sparked debate across member states, prompting questions about its long-term viability and potential impact on domestic priorities. Last week, all 32 member states, representatives of the European Union, and even President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in The Hague for the NATO summit. This year saw the escalation of tensions in the Middle East, the war in Ukraine, and pressure from Russia and China. As a...
Is Iran about to disrupt the global oil and gas industry?
With tensions in the Middle East reaching boiling point, Iran intends to escalate the situation globally by taking steps to shut down the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime point for oil trade. Just days ago, the United States decided to dip its feet into the currently disordered Middle East by organising strikes against Iranβs nuclear facilities. Their aim, similar to that of their ally, Israel, was to...
Why is the US playing chief mediator in the Middle East over the UN?
With tensions escalating in the Middle East, President Donald Trumpβs active role in brokering ceasefires and influencing regional affairs has sparked global debate over why his presence appears more crucial to peace than that of the UN. Every year, the G7 meeting brings together seven countries and the European Union. In this forum, they address and coordinate responses to the most pressing global issues, something that 2025 has been...
Unpacking Iranβs nuclear program amidst Israelβs strikes
Israelβs recent military strikes have once again brought global attention to Iranβs nuclear program, raising concerns about regional stability and the potential for escalation. Israel has constantly found itself in the middle of the most heated conflicts in the Middle East. Adding to this roster is the recent strikes it initiated against Iran. Shocking the world, the first strike occurred on June 13th in a surprise offensive, code-named Operation...
Trump shuts US border to 12 countries in sweeping immigration ban
Following the recent attack in Colorado, Trump has banned 12 countries from entering the US citing terrorist activity and strengthening national security. In yet another effort to limit immigration to the US, President Donald Trump banned 12 countries from entering the nation. This isnβt the first time heβs attempted such bans; in fact, this recent order is an expansion from another he implemented during his first term. In 2017, Trump barred...
US renaming Harvey Milk navy ship causes LGBTQ+ outrage
The order to rename a Navy ship honouring gay rights pioneer Harvey Milk has sparked outrage, underscoring political tensions over LGBTQ+ representation during Pride Month. Itβs only been six months since the Trump Administration took office, and weβve witnessed an endless list of contentious decisions. Just a few days ago, the US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth issued an order for the renaming of multiple Navy ships. One of those ships was...