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Eyes on the U.S. Geopolitics Ideas

From The Middle East, All American Presidents Look The Same

Whether it is Donald Trump or Kamala Harris, aggressive bullying or hypocritical well wishes, the actual decisions of U.S. foreign policy toward the Middle East always follow the same cynical script.

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Eyes on the U.S. Geopolitics Ideas

Mirages, Kairos, Keeping Cool: A Guide For U.S. Election Night Coverage

If the 2020 U.S. presidential election taught us one thing, it’s that it shouldn’t be about who’s the quickest to announce electoral results: it should be about being accuracy.

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Geopolitics Russia-Ukraine War

Secret Russia-Ukraine Negotiations Are Happening — And Secrecy Is Key

When politicians call for more diplomacy instead of weapons delivery, the basis of their arguments is misleading. The Russians and Ukrainians have already reached diplomatic agreements in many areas, but there are limits to open negotiations — mainly around whether Putin himself really wants to negotiate.

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Society

Ancient Myth, Archeology, AI: The Quest To Know How Egypt’s Pyramids Were Built

A recent AI-generated video showing giants building the pyramids has revived questions around the myths and science behind these mysterious monuments, Egyptian journalist Abdul Halim Hafina looks into both for Cairo-based Al-Manassa.

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This Happened

African Emperor To Giant Airplane — On This Day In History, November 2

The crowning of an emperor, a political assassination and the trial test of a giant wooden airplane.

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Society

Stolen Phones, An Athens Street Brawl And Lessons For A Father From Back Home

After an eventful weekend, the author finds himself in need of reconnecting with the most important things in life — with a little help from an Argentine rock ‘n’ roll musician.

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climate change Green

Does A River Have Rights? Inside The Movement To Grant Legal Personhood To Nature

The Vilcabamba, the Atrato or the Whanganui have achieved recognition as living entities with rights. More and more rivers are achieving this type of legal protection (and respect). In Spain, the Tins was the first river to have its rights recognized.

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Geopolitics Women Worldwide

“In Front Of My Children” — Documenting Rape In Sudan As A Weapon Of War

Sudan’s ongoing war has been marked by widespread reports of rape and gang rape, atrocities long documented in the African country dating back to the Darfur conflict in early 2000s.

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Food / Travel

The Colonel v. Michelin Star Chefs: A Fried Chicken Battle Sizzling In France

As American fried chicken chains KFC, Popeyes and Wingstop expand in France, local fast-food entrepreneurs as well as Michelin-starred chefs are trying to nab a part of this growing market. What is behind this trend sweeping the land of the traditional Sunday roast chicken?

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This Happened

Michelangelo To A Chili Pepper — On This Day In History, November 1

The unveiling of an iconic masterpiece, a treaty that reshapes Europe, and the birthday of a Chili Pepper.

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In The News

Worldcrunch Magazine #105— American Choice

November 4 – November 10, 2024

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