BELGIUM TODAY
One of the founding countries of the EU, the Eurozone, NATO, the OECD and WTO, Belgium – is the sixth most densely populated nation in
FOOD INSECURITY
For over a year, the world has been reeling from the consequences of a highly contagious and swiftly morphing pandemic with globally
PLASTIC POLLUTION
If the reduction of waste wasn’t going according to plan before the onset and continuation of the pandemic, it has fared worse since
POLAND TODAY
Although it’s wrong to stereotype, during a visit to Poland a couple of years ago, there was a common expression on most local faces
FOOD SECURITY
Access to safe and nutritious food has always been recognised as a basic human right by the UN. Under the Universal Declaration
SWEDEN TODAY
Sandwiched between Norway and Finland, Sweden is the third largest country in the EU and has the 21st largest economy in the world
TODAY’S WORLD
It is June 2021! For some people, 2021 may feel like an extension of 2020 where the realities are ever-changing and unravelling due
VACCINE GRAB
Truth be told, I’m not openly rebellious. In fact, I don’t consider myself to be a rebel at all. However, I do often simply ignore some
ARGENTINA TODAY
As the world’s eighth largest country, Argentina occupies a large chunk of South America; it has been known as an ‘immigration nation’ with an
PETROLEUM POLITICS
Investors favour economies governed by free market policies and are uneasy when governments control businesses. As Nobel Laureate
GEOPOLITICS BARED
Not long ago, an earthquake hit the Kermadec Islands and tsunami warnings were issued. Thankfully, only minor waves reached New
TAIWAN TODAY
In response to the question of what’s the deal with Taiwan, here’s some background information: China sees it as a runaway province, which it has vowed to retake by force
THE RULE OF LAW
The EU’s allegiance to the rule of law and the Polish government’s total disrespect for it has created simmering tensions between the two. This heightened
EDUCATION OVERHAUL
A recent news item about revamping Sri Lanka’s education system appeared in a Sunday newspaper. Apparently, NIE Director General Dr. Sunil Jayantha Nawarathna
SWITZERLAND TODAY
Switzerland, which enjoys the world’s second highest per capita GDP of US$ 81,867, has consistently ranked among the 10 wealthiest countries on the
VACCINE TRANSPARENCY
Corruption has crept into every area of life everywhere. It’s presence in the healthcare sector is especially alarming with the world
CAPITALISM BARED
As humankind grapples with the deadly novel coronavirus on the health front, another battle that’s not discussed as much as COVID-19 is gurgling beneath
THE BIDEN PRESIDENCY
Former US president Donald Trump and his ‘America First’ policy undoubtedly strained relations between the United States
SPOTLIGHT ON DEMOCRACY
The 28th President of the US Woodrow Wilson said: “Democracy is not so much a form of government as a set of principles.” And indeed,
ELECTION WATCH
The New Zealand general election in October last year was to elect 120 MPs – New Zealand too has a mixed member proportional (MMP)
