European and American approaches to spreading human rights are destined to fail if they disregard cultural nuances. Diplomacy leaves no room for condescension. Only ...

South Africa, like many countries worldwide, is grappling with a populist anti-immigration phenomenon that has infiltrated governance on an unprecedented scale. In the country’s general elections in ...

In democracies, citizens increasingly seek greater welfare benefits, creating challenges in balancing political majorities with fiscal responsibility. “Retirement at 60,” proclaims the placard of a ...

is a professor of economics in Italy.

China’s economic challenges have exposed Europe’s vulnerabilities, especially as options for responding are limited. A China-Europe freight train departs from the logistics base in Lianyungang, ...

is a professor of economics in Italy.

The Trump administration is poised to swiftly reassert U.S. influence in the Middle East, aiming to rebalance the region’s dynamics in favor of its key allies. Tel Aviv, Nov. 7, 2024: A billboard ...

Anxiety, pessimism and envy threaten freedom and progress. Overcoming today’s global challenges requires hope, collaboration and realism. To find optimism and hope ...

Churches stand like leafless trees in the postmodern landscape. The Western world has largely gotten rid of God. But instead of abandoning religious fervor altogether, today’s society is teeming with ...

Béatrice Acklin Zimmermann is managing director of the think tank Liberethica, the ethical offensive for freedom and the market economy. Ms. Acklin Zimmermann studied Protestant and Catholic theology ...

Western governments hesitate to take a firm stand against Russian influence in Georgia despite the urgent need for support. Thousands of demonstrators in Tbilisi are ...

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