by Faseeh Abbas Recently, incoming President of the United States Donald Trump expressed interest in the idea of annexing Canada, Greenland, and Panama, citing their strategic importance to his country. But wait a minute. What? Canada, Greenland, and Panama? What is even special about them? The notion of annexing sovereign countries and territories is politically … From Arctic to Canal – The Geopolitical Goldmine Trump Wants to Claim Read More ..read more

by Aurore Teta Ufitiwabo In 1994, Rwanda faced one of the darkest periods in human history when over a million people were killed during the Genocide against the Tutsi. Rebuilding the country seemed like an unattainable dream. Yet, in just 30 years, Rwanda has defied the odds, rising from the ashes to become a beacon … Good time to be a Rwandan citizen, especially as a youth – here is why Read More ..read more

by Metolo Foyet The Art of the Comeback Social media comments sections are often battlegrounds for wit, where users engage in playful banter and try to outdo each other with clever responses. This back-and-forth can be highly entertaining for observers and participants alike. Navigating the Pitfalls While social media comments can be a source of … Humour, Unpredictability, and Resilience: The Healing Thread in Social Media Comments (Part II) Read More ..read more

by Faseeh Abbas France has been plunged into an unprecedented political crisis following the 2024 French legislative elections, which produced a hung parliament. The aftermath has tried the institutions of the Fifth Republic, forcing the question of its survival in the face of growing political fragmentation. Following weeks of political stalemate, François Bayrou was appointed … France in Turmoil Read More ..read more

by Jasmine Koria Despite its distance from both Europe and the continental United States, the Commonwealth Pacific has consistently yielded small but high-achieving cohorts of United Kingdom (UK) postgraduate scholars over the last few years. Samoa, in particular, has been privileged to put forward between two and four candidates annually to study in the UK. … Commonwealth Scholarships: Closing Equity Gaps by Sharing Our Commonwealth Read More ..read more

by Gabrielle Robinson & Emmana Jeffers Climate Change is no longer a looming threat; it is now a reality that is manifested through increasing severity of hurricanes, storms, droughts, and unpredictability of weather patterns. In the push for resilience in the Caribbean Region, it is essential to place the youth at the centre of the … Why Youth Leadership in Climate Change is Critical For Building Resilience in the Caribbean Region Read More ..read more

by Sylvester Stephen Mtenga Artificial Intelligence has and continues to grow beyond astronomical levels, venturing deep into fields like healthcare, business, military, and government. The advent of this super technology has raised questions in most fields, but notably education. Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer, otherwise known as ChatGPT, is one technology that has disrupted the educational … AI in Education: Is ChatGPT Friend or Foe? Read More ..read more

by Samara Ali 1947 – Gurdaspur, Punjab – a stream of migrants crosses the river in pursuit of a new life – some survived by their cattle, or whatever was left of their belongings amid the violence of partition. This was the reality of about 14 million refugees whose fates were upturned at the stroke … Immigration – A Crash-Landing of Dreams & Resilience Read More ..read more

by Imran Bacchus Our society has placed a great deal of strain on the lives of our young people. It has programmed them to think and behave a certain way; that they have to achieve a particular thing by a certain age. This sort of pressure and way of thinking is far from the realities … Society and Young People Read More ..read more

by Riya Mehta Remembrance Day passed a few weeks ago on November 11th, and each year we take a moment to commemorate the countless men and women who sacrificed everything in the hope of securing a safer, freer future for us citizens standing on our own two feet today. The entire country goes quiet. And … Lest We Forget—But Do We Truly Remember? Read More ..read more