Russia today is like a Potemkin hegemon —- a phantom political power desperate to conceal its decline. Once the unchallenged leader of both the South Caucasus and the entire former Soviet Union, Russia is now a struggling bit character seeking relevance after its failures in Ukraine. These failures have not only diminished Russia’s influence across …
“Axis Sally” was a nickname given to women who, during World War II, broadcasted German and Italian propaganda on the radio in an attempt to demoralize American soldiers. Similarly, Tucker Carlson, a prominent American journalist, has gained notoriety for his support of foreign dictators and propagating their messages. While Carlson’s influence may not rival that …
Chinese travelers are returning to Banyan Tree Holdings hotels, its founder told CNBC. Christian Heeb| Prisma By Dukas | Universal Images Group | Getty Images A dearth of Chinese travelers is nothing to “worry about,” said Banyan Tree Holdings founder Ho Kwon Ping. “They are definitely going to come back,” he told CNBC’s Chery Kang …
Should I mention that I saw Anne Frank in Belsen? Do you think they’d be interested in that? When my mother was asked to share her experiences as a German refugee and Dutch Jew in the Second World War, she hesitated. She didn’t want to bore people with her story. However, as time went on, …
In Poland, next month’s parliamentary elections could be the opposition’s final opportunity to halt the country’s descent into autocracy. Once considered a success story for post-communist transition to democracy, Poland now follows Hungary’s path after far-right populists rose to power in the 2010s. The significance of Poland in Central and Eastern Europe cannot be overstated. …
Vivek Ramaswamy, the innovative and forward-thinking 38-year-old entrepreneur vying for the Republican presidential nomination, has initiated a bold campaign against what he perceives as an antiquated and establishment foreign policy. In his pursuit of the nomination, he has expressed deep skepticism of NATO and proposed a range of ideas to reshape America’s approach to global …
Nuclear power has emerged as a potential solution to bridge the energy gap and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. However, there are concerns from organizations like Greenpeace about its role in a safe, clean, and sustainable future. While nuclear energy is clean, reliable, and overcomes the intermittent nature of renewables, skeptics argue that it is …
The iconic Mother Ukraine statue in Kyiv, which is widely recognized as a symbol of the nation, underwent a significant transformation on Sunday. The Soviet-era hammer-and-sickle symbol was replaced by the country’s trident coat of arms, marking a shift towards reclaiming Ukraine’s cultural identity from its Communist past and amidst Russia’s ongoing invasion. Standing at …
Ukraine made a symbolic move on Sunday by replacing the Soviet emblem with the country’s coat of arms on one of its most recognizable landmarks. This action represents a larger effort in Ukraine to reclaim its cultural identity and distance itself from its Soviet past following Russia’s ongoing invasion. The monument, known as the …
In February 1949, J. Robert Oppenheimer, the celebrated scientist behind the Manhattan Project, penned an article for this publication, reflecting on the aftermath of the first atomic bomb detonation. The explosion had captivated the world with its purple light and towering pillar of smoke and debris. However, for Oppenheimer, the initial excitement had given way …