Local Laws, Global Wallets
One of the most striking enforcement tools now being used by the European Union is the ability to fine multinational corporations based on their global…
When Law Becomes a Weapon
The rule of law is often hailed as civilization’s greatest achievement.
The Hidden Power of Misfits
Popularity today is quantified with ruthless precision: likes, followers, shares, and trending hashtags.
Globalization in Retreat
For decades, globalization carried the promise of knitting the world together into an interconnected whole.
You’re Absolutely Right!
One of the most disarming qualities of today’s AI assistants isn’t their encyclopedic memory or speed, but their unfailing politeness.
Questioning Loyalty
Should I be loyal to the country where I was born?
On the Other Hand
We live in an age that celebrates pluralism.
Fractures and Forgiveness
We tend to think of beliefs as fixed points – anchors that hold steady against the storm.
Dollar on the Blockchain
Stablecoins and America’s Debt Dilemma
Soldiers of Entertainment
Not all battles are fought with tanks and missiles
Fragile World
The internet was once imagined as a robust, decentralized network that could withstand almost anything – nuclear war, natural disasters, or hostile…
The Pentagon’s Rebranding
and Its Real-World Implications
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