Addressing the pervasive gun violence crisis demands a renewed commitment from the U.S. government to fulfill its core responsibility: to actively protect its citizens and cultivate a society where the fear of violence is not a constant presence.
The Global South must establish data sovereignty through improving digital infrastructure, innovation, and solidarity.
Chinese cultural products are increasingly entering the global stage with two distinct advantages: a rich, untapped reservoir of cultural heritage and a focus on novel content that resonates with audiences seeking authenticity.
More likely, we’re heading toward a fragmented world: one centered on the U.S. that excludes Chinese participation in ‘trusted networks,’ and another more inclusive system embracing developing countries.
The Philippines must ask itself: when faced with a genuine economic or maritime crisis, will American promises hold, or will Manila be left to manage the consequences alone?
WWII brought tremendous sacrifices and heavy losses to humanity and the world. Reflecting on the past and taking history as a mirror, the international community has drawn ample lessons from this war, which remain of great relevance.
From the cautious gaze of Washington to the divided sentiments of Brussels, the denial of Japan, to the hopes of the Global South, the parade was a mirror of our times. It demonstrated the enduring relevance of WWII memory, the complexities of global power and the urgent need to confront the ideologies that threaten peace.
To remember that fascism was defeated by cooperation, not rivalry. And to see that the lesson of the past is not to prepare for endless confrontation, but to rediscover the possibility of partnership—before history repeats itself in even darker ways.
Despite its sufferings and pivotal role in the World Anti-Fascist War, China has followed a development trajectory culminating in its current status as a major country, assuming greater responsibilities and championing key initiatives on the international stage.
The Global South is finding its voice, and China is providing the framework for that voice.
Unlike some other countries, China’s military might is solely to provide a secure basis, a great wall of iron and steel, for the Chinese people to live a peaceful and happy life and to help secure, preserve and defend world peace.
The permanent seat on the Security Council symbolizes more than just great-power status: It’s a lasting recognition of China’s contribution to victory in the World Anti-fascist War and its enduring responsibility in shaping world peace.
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