Political backdrop: Zambia’s fragile democratic balance Since the 2021 victory of President Hakainde Hichilema’s United Party for National Development (UPND), Zambia has...
Background: US‑Iran tensions and the strategic value of the Strait of Hormuz The United States and Iran have been locked in a...
What happened on the Colorado River On the afternoon of April 24, 2026, an intense thunderstorm slammed the inner canyon of the...
Background Myanmar’s civil conflict has escalated since the February 2021 coup that ousted democratically elected Prime Minister Aung San Suu Kyi. The...
Background: The RSS and its global reach The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is a right‑wing, Hindu nationalist organisation founded in 1925. Over...
Background: Policing in Arkansas Under Scrutiny Arkansas State Police (ASP) have long been a focal point in discussions about rural law‑enforcement culture,...
Background: Iran's Recent Strikes and Gulf Energy In early 2026, Iran intensified its missile and drone attacks on key shipping lanes in...
A historic moment for Croatian sport When Filip Hrgovic stepped into the ring in London on August 26, 2026, few could have...
Background: Moreno’s presidency and the hydroelectric contract Lenín Moreno took office in May 2017 after succeeding Rafael Correa, promising to steer Ecuador...
Background: A Symbolic Billboard on a Shared Shoreline On August 28, 2026, Ontario Premier Doug Ford stood on the Canadian side of...
Background: Iceland’s EU journey Iceland first opened accession talks with the European Union in 2010 after a 2009 referendum showed a narrow...
Background: Encrypted messaging meets illicit finance WhatsApp, owned by Meta, has become the default messaging app for billions, especially in Africa where...
Background: Switzerland’s reputation and recent security challenges Switzerland is often celebrated for its neutrality, low crime rates and strict gun regulations that...
Background: novelty pills and the rise of political iconography In recent years, the illegal drug market has increasingly turned to eye‑catching designs...
Background: Ukraine’s war and the grain lifeline Since Russia’s full‑scale invasion in February 2022, Ukraine’s agricultural output has become a strategic bargaining...
