In his landmark study of the history of economic growth, Joel Mokyr observed "the best predictor of the living standard that a newborn baby can expect to enjoy is the accident of where he or she is ...

The United Nations chief is lamenting that 25 years after a landmark U.N. resolution demanded equal participation for women ...

Hate crimes targeted at Muslims rose by almost a fifth, with the Home Office noting a “clear spike” in these offences after ...

The self-destruction of the traditional right represents a massive upheaval of Europe’s post-war political landscape. But a populist axis between the UK, France and Germany is unlikely.

From its rise as a small duchy to becoming one of Europe’s most powerful states, the history of Prussia is one of ambition, discipline, and military might. This animated video traces the story of ...

The Founders were inspired—and threatened—by the independence and self-governance of nations like the Iroquois Confederacy.

A new analysis of solar and wind power shows its generation worldwide has outpaced electricity demand this year ...

Oct 07, 2025 // More countries are in conflict than at any other time in the past eight decades, yet 73% of adults worldwide ...

Dinosaurs ruled the Earth for over 150 million years. Compared to the mere 4–6 million years that scientists believe humans and their earliest ancestors have been on the planet, it wouldn’t be ...

Syria’s foreign minister has arrived in Lebanon’s capital in what observers say could mark a breakthrough in relations ...

As vulnerable nations face existential threats, the upcoming UN CoP 30 summit in Belem confronts the critical question: can ...

Vietnam’s youthful workforce and strategic location provide an edge, but weak R&D and slow reforms threaten progress.