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Opinion & Comment

Japan-Russia: Relations at a Low.

A century after the signing of the 1925 treaty normalising their relations, Japan and Russia are more at odds than ever. Between diplomatic tensions, territorial disputes and demonstrations of force, tensions between the two countries have continued to grow, in a global context marked by the war in Ukraine and the rapprochement between Russia and…

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New Infrastructure Corridors: Ready, Set, Go?

In a rapidly globalizing world, new trade corridors aim to transform global trade, but their success depends on overcoming challenges, with some built on solid foundations and others on shaky policies. In a rapidly evolving world, where connectivity serves as the backbone of globalization, there is surprising growth in several new trade corridors that demonstrate…

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The Climate Crisis: Five Things to Watch Out for in 2025.

The Amazonian city of Belém, Brazil, will be the global focus of efforts to tackle the climate crisis in November 2025, when it hosts one of the most significant UN climate conferences in recent years. Can we keep 1.5 alive? – “Keep 1.5 alive” has been the UN’s rallying cry for a number of years,…

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It is more complex than it seems.

Donald Trump is set to take office this month after being re-elected in the 2024 US presidential elections. His comeback has sparked considerable unease across foreign governments, including Washington’s allies and Asian rivals. During his first term in office (2017-2021), unpredictability was a hallmark of Trump’s foreign policy: he sought to facilitate dialogue between North-…

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The Last Priority.

Migration control, drug trafficking, authoritarian governments and trade imbalances will be among the priorities of the new Trump administration toward Latin America. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the 53-year-old senator, the first Latino to hold the highest post in the star-spangled diplomacy. What is important for the new administration in its relations with Latin America…

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Afro-descendants. For a second decade.

According to United Nations (UN) data, approximately 134 million people of African descent live in the Americas and many millions more on other continents. Whether descendants of victims of slavery, more recent migrants or descendants of migrants, they are among the poorest and most marginalized communities in the world and have high mortality rates. To…

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World Declaration on People of African Descent.

The UN is currently working on a draft “World Declaration on People of African Descent”, with the effective participation of Member States and civil society organizations. The document, entirely dedicated to the collective rights of the African diaspora, will be the first international legal instrument to promote the preservation of their identities, ancestral territories, cultures…

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Israel/Palestine. The Water War.

Since its birth, the Israeli state has made that precious resource a fundamental element for its development, transforming it into a powerful weapon against its neighbours. Water is a strategic element on the geopolitical chessboard of the Middle East, particularly in the chronic Israeli-Palestinian conflict. For 76 years, Israel has been waging a silent war…

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China’s Africa Strategy.

African allies are the potential linchpin in Beijing’s hands to globalize its interests. This is why this year’s FOCAC reaffirmed China’s commitment to the continent. “In the next three years, China will work with Africa to undertake 10 partnership actions for modernization, in order to deepen China-Africa cooperation and lead the modernization of the Global…

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USA Presidential elections. For the Palestinians, nothing will change.

American administrations have always been close to the state of Israel. Democrats and Republicans adopt more or less the same policies. Among the Gazans, little hope for change. The presidential elections will be held in the United States on November 5. The White House will be contested between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris,…

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Libya is the key hub for Moscow’s operations in Africa.

By maintaining a strong presence in Libya, Russia is able to pursue its geopolitical goals. One of them is to challenge the West. Until the collapse of the Soviet Union and subsequent end to the Cold War, Russia maintained a strong foothold in the Middle East, recognizing the region’s potential importance to global power dynamics.…

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Advocacy

Adenike Oladosu. Climate Change: Time to Act.

Nigerian ecofeminist Adenike Titilope Oladosu is the founder of   I Lead Climate Action, an initiative aimed at empowering women and youth to combat climate change.…

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Baobab

The Crocodile and the Cockerel.

Once upon a time, the crocodile was king of the animals. He was holding court one day. He sat majestically on his throne as he received…

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Youth & Mission

Jubilee of the Youth: An Unforgettable Journey of Hope.

Coming from five continents, 270 young people belonging to the Comboni Youth Movement gathered in Rome (24th July – 4th August 2025) to celebrate the Jubilee.…

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