by Genevieve Balance Kupang Busan, Korea – Research Paper Session II at the WURI Global Conference 2025 convened leading scholars and practitioners to address one of higher education’s most pressing challenges: navigating the ethical frontiers of artificial...
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Toxics Watchdog Exposes Hidden Chemicals Lurking in Kids’ Toys, Warns of Serious Health Risks
In commemoration of Consumer Welfare Month, Chemicals and Waste Watchdog BAN Toxics has released its findings on the presence of health-damaging chemicals in toys, reminding the public to keep their eyes out for children’s products laden with toxic substances. In the...
Russia-Africa: Current Challenges
The face of Africa and its global perception are changing dramatically. Until recently, thanks to the efforts of the West and its proxies, the continent was portrayed as an object, not a subject, of international politics, in need of external advice and tutelage. The...
Two years since October, 7, 2023: we reflect, we reaffirm
“Two years have passed since the tragic events of October 7, 2023; a day that shattered lives, deepened divides, and marked the beginning of one of the most horrific chapters in the history of this land. Since then, we have witnessed relentless violence, immeasurable...
Zohran Mamdani and the Revolt Against the Empire of Arrogance
Zohran Mamdani’s rise in New York politics is not an accident — it is an act of collective faith by a generation that refuses to surrender. Against a tide of billionaire money, cynical punditry, and corporate media mockery, his campaign has become a quiet revolution....
Voices Kidnapped in International Waters
Legal and Humanistic Analysis of the Global Flotilla Sumud Case in Israel This brief article aims to rigorously and sensitively examine the allegations of torture and mistreatment suffered by members of the Global Flotilla Sumud following their detention and...
Solidarity is not a crime
Greta arrives as Gaza continues to burn As soon as she crossed the doors of the international arrivals hall, the crowd erupted into a chant that seemed to carry her forward: Palestinian flags, “Free Palestine” banners, phones held high. Greta Thunberg walked with the...
A New York marcia per Gaza
On-the-ground a live report: Saturday, October 4th. A truly warm autumn, in every sense; a scorching sun is beating down on New York City today, making the keffiyeh useful as a head covering. I’m in one of my favorite squares: Washington Square Garden, in the Village;...
What Abolishing Militaries Includes
Abolition” isn’t just a fun word to say. “I want to abolish prisons,” doesn’t just mean that you think there are too many prisons and they are too horrible. “Abolish the police” isn’t just a hip way to say “I’m angry at abuse by police.” Abolishing something means...
Wake Up, America: Democracy Is Disappearing Before Our Eyes
America’s democracy is under threat from a velvet-glove authoritarianism. Citizens must act now—beyond the ballot box—to defend freedom and accountability. By Martina Moneke For generations, Americans have been taught that the United States is the world’s beacon of...
WUNI-L Elects International Executive Team to Advance Higher Education Innovation
By Genevieve Balance Kupang Election at WURI Global Conference 2025 Brings Together Leaders to Transform University Rankings and Educational Impact BUSAN, Korea – The World University Network of Innovation for Leaders (WUNI-L) elected its 2025-2026 Executive Officers...
A Serious Proposal: Russia and China Call for Global Strategic Stability
It’s ironic that the arms control community is protesting the idea of resuming nuclear test detonations. The nuclear test detonations have never stopped. Although Bill Clinton signed the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) in 1996, he swiftly funded the “Stockpile...