The Fall of Syria’s Regime: The Rise of HTS and the Nation’s Uncertain Future

Syria’s fall reshaped the region, from Assad’s collapse to HTS’s rise. This article examines the battles, alliances, and human costs defining a decade of war and the uncertain path to recovery.

How AI Hijacked 2024 and Left Us Questioning Reality

With AI blurring the lines between what’s real and what’s not, what is it that really makes us human?

Trump, the Manosphere and Young Men

Trump’s win fuels a surge of misogyny both online and offline. From the Manosphere to gender divides, is the progress on equality under threat?

Europe Isn’t Progressive, It’s Neo-Fascist

Europe is often considered a safe haven for progressive liberals, but a closer look into their history and policies would indicate otherwise.

An Autopsy of Harris’ Loss Reveals a Crude Reality of Identity Politics in America

This election serves as a wake-up call for Democrats who have long assumed support from key voter groups like people of color, women, and college-educated youth.

Rethinking the Global Treescape

As COP29 negotiations unfold, a pressing question remains unresolved: How do we define a forest? What counts as a forest?

35 Years After It Fell, the Berlin Wall Still Casts a Shadow

Europe commemorated the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on Nov. 9, 2024. Considering the state of the world, it seems performative and hypocritical.

Ecocide: Reflections from the “Other”

This is an open letter from the “other” — a story from two Arab girls to the Western world.

UNRWA Is Banned By The Israeli Parliament From Operating in Gaza

The Israeli parliament has voted to ban UNRWA operations in Gaza, a move widely criticized as a violation of international law, sparking global concerns.

Yearning for a Homeland I’ve Never Known: The Pain and Pride of Belonging to a Place I've Never Been

What does it mean to be from a country? Loving your land even from a distance, and loving a land you’ve never seen or been to still makes it your land, your home. It’s not about the physical distance, it's about the people, the culture, and the love.