Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Fergana Valley region – encompassing parts of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan – has been plagued by recurring violence rooted in decades of undefined borders. Minor disagreements frequently escalate into full-scale territorial and ethnic clashes, and the absence of regional cooperation has long stalled peace efforts in the Fergana Valley. Yet in March of 2025, the three states signed a historic treaty, offering new hope of easing tensions in the valley.

Amid rising global instability, EU foreign policy has sought to defend the current rules-based world order, which protects the security of its member states. At the 80th UN General Assembly, EU leaders attempted to advance this objective by advocating for three key political priorities: supporting Ukraine, advancing climate commitments, and strengthening UN institutions. However, internal divisions due to domestic political changes risk complicating the EU’s ability to achieve these priorities.

South Korea and Thailand are turning fashion into a diplomatic language– one spoken through K-pop runways, artisanal textiles, and global storytelling. South Korea’s state-driven, celebrity-powered machine broadcasts an image of sleek modernity, while Thailand’s heritage-rooted entrepreneurship transforms tradition into contemporary allure. Together, they reveal how fashion can rewrite stereotypes, cultivate national pride, and pull global audiences closer, one strategically crafted garment at a time.

On October 9, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, authorized a 20 billion-dollar currency swap with the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic. Economic instability in Argentina has been a consistent issue for decades, and proponents hope that the currency swap will bring stability to the Argentine peso while increasing investors’ confidence. Some call this currency swap a “bailout” to the Argentine government, whose president, Javier Milei, is a close ally of Trump. Is this currency swap a sign of continued and growing American interference in Latin America?

Morocco’s postcard-perfect image is cracking, as thousands of young people, mobilized online, take to the streets, demanding “freedom, dignity, and justice.” Facing soaring youth unemployment, underfunded education and healthcare, and accusations of government corruption, protesters call for reform and accountability. Their movements reflect a rising wave of Gen-Z led uprisings across the globe, fueled by frustration and social media organized unity.

The Enlargement Package Report represents both recognition and restraint from the EU in terms of Ukraine. It acknowledges Ukraine’s extraordinary progress under extreme duress, but warns that membership will still require years of sustained reform from the country. Ukraine’s government continues to insist that reforms are advancing as quickly as wartime conditions allow. As Brussels debates the mechanics of accession, the larger question may not be if Ukraine joins the EU, but how and when Europe can adapt itself to welcome a member forged through war and resilience.

Widespread protests have thrust the East African nation of 70 million people into chaos. Outrage emerged in the wake of President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s massive electoral victory and amid allegations of corruption and repression of opposing political parties and their leaders. 

Lake Baikal illustrates how environmental vulnerability becomes intertwined with political and institutional constraints. Despite its global significance, the Lake’s protection remains hindered by fragmented authority, shifting development priorities, and uneven enforcement—revealing broader tensions within Russia’s approach to environmental governance and long-term ecological stewardship.

Lebanon’s economic and political collapse has eroded public trust and weakened state institutions. Once called the “Switzerland of the Middle East,” it now faces blackouts, inflation, and a devalued currency. Decades of sectarian power-sharing paved the way for the 2019 financial crisis, marking the collapse of the postwar order. Hezbollah—a political party and paramilitary group backed by Iran—has expanded its role in governance, security, and welfare, reinforcing a shadow-state dynamic as the country drifts further from democracy. Yet under Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s new 2025 administration, early reforms in energy, banking, and transparency signal a fragile but honest effort to restore accountability and rebuild democratic state legitimacy.

Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Fergana Valley region – encompassing parts of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan – has been plagued by recurring violence rooted in decades of undefined borders. Minor disagreements frequently escalate into full-scale territorial and ethnic clashes, and the absence of regional cooperation has long stalled peace efforts in the Fergana Valley. Yet in March of 2025, the three states signed a historic treaty, offering new hope of easing tensions in the valley.

Amid rising global instability, EU foreign policy has sought to defend the current rules-based world order, which protects the security of its member states. At the 80th UN General Assembly, EU leaders attempted to advance this objective by advocating for three key political priorities: supporting Ukraine, advancing climate commitments, and strengthening UN institutions. However, internal divisions due to domestic political changes risk complicating the EU’s ability to achieve these priorities.

South Korea and Thailand are turning fashion into a diplomatic language– one spoken through K-pop runways, artisanal textiles, and global storytelling. South Korea’s state-driven, celebrity-powered machine broadcasts an image of sleek modernity, while Thailand’s heritage-rooted entrepreneurship transforms tradition into contemporary allure. Together, they reveal how fashion can rewrite stereotypes, cultivate national pride, and pull global audiences closer, one strategically crafted garment at a time.

On October 9, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, authorized a 20 billion-dollar currency swap with the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic. Economic instability in Argentina has been a consistent issue for decades, and proponents hope that the currency swap will bring stability to the Argentine peso while increasing investors’ confidence. Some call this currency swap a “bailout” to the Argentine government, whose president, Javier Milei, is a close ally of Trump. Is this currency swap a sign of continued and growing American interference in Latin America?

Morocco’s postcard-perfect image is cracking, as thousands of young people, mobilized online, take to the streets, demanding “freedom, dignity, and justice.” Facing soaring youth unemployment, underfunded education and healthcare, and accusations of government corruption, protesters call for reform and accountability. Their movements reflect a rising wave of Gen-Z led uprisings across the globe, fueled by frustration and social media organized unity.

The Enlargement Package Report represents both recognition and restraint from the EU in terms of Ukraine. It acknowledges Ukraine’s extraordinary progress under extreme duress, but warns that membership will still require years of sustained reform from the country. Ukraine’s government continues to insist that reforms are advancing as quickly as wartime conditions allow. As Brussels debates the mechanics of accession, the larger question may not be if Ukraine joins the EU, but how and when Europe can adapt itself to welcome a member forged through war and resilience.

Widespread protests have thrust the East African nation of 70 million people into chaos. Outrage emerged in the wake of President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s massive electoral victory and amid allegations of corruption and repression of opposing political parties and their leaders. 

Lake Baikal illustrates how environmental vulnerability becomes intertwined with political and institutional constraints. Despite its global significance, the Lake’s protection remains hindered by fragmented authority, shifting development priorities, and uneven enforcement—revealing broader tensions within Russia’s approach to environmental governance and long-term ecological stewardship.

Lebanon’s economic and political collapse has eroded public trust and weakened state institutions. Once called the “Switzerland of the Middle East,” it now faces blackouts, inflation, and a devalued currency. Decades of sectarian power-sharing paved the way for the 2019 financial crisis, marking the collapse of the postwar order. Hezbollah—a political party and paramilitary group backed by Iran—has expanded its role in governance, security, and welfare, reinforcing a shadow-state dynamic as the country drifts further from democracy. Yet under Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s new 2025 administration, early reforms in energy, banking, and transparency signal a fragile but honest effort to restore accountability and rebuild democratic state legitimacy.