Israel’s Operation Rising Lion and the US’ Midnight Hammer mark a dangerous shift from delaying Iran’s nuclear program to paralyzing it. But these military gambles are unlikely to deter Iran’s nuclear ...

Pundits have abused the figure of the tyrant from Plato’s Republic by turning it into a prophecy of Donald Trump. Trump is no tyrant, but rather another sorry example of America’s large cast of ...

Reza Pahlavi's supporters push for Iran to shift from a theocracy to a monarchy, likening it to Spain's transition under Juan Carlos.

Central bank independence (CBI) is crucial for maintaining economic stability, particularly in a globalized world where political influence can lead to adverse outcomes like inflation and economic ...

Agribusiness has made Brazil the world’s largest net exporter. Due to historic property laws, however, land ownership remains a major conflict.

How long the College of Cardinals will convene before announcing the identity of the new pope no one can predict.

Contemporary research has debunked the misleading link between mental health issues and violence/terrorism, revealing factors like substance abuse, past violence and social injustices as key ...

Greece and India share a common, ancient language, brought to both lands by the same people that brought the gods of their pantheons.

Turkish culture wars around headscarves are not as simple as a fight between the people and the mullahs — they’re a product of a tortured history.

In a world marked by the incessant battles of organized religion and power-hungry politicians, a controversial mystic emerged. He challenged the status quo and urged individuals to break free from the ...

The US has projected itself as the global leader of democracy through its powerful mass media, huge economy and lavish military expenditures. A closer look reveals that the country requires extensive ...

As a sovereign nation, the State of Israel has existed since 1948, following the end of the 30-year mandate for British administration of Palestine, when the Jewish Agency declared the territory as ...