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Realism vs. Idealism in Understanding and Resolving World Conflict

July 21, 2024 plato

Introduction The theories of realism and idealism provide distinct lenses through which to understand and address global conflicts. Realism, grounded in a pragmatic view of international relations, emphasizes power dynamics…

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Five of History’s Greatest Peacemakers and Lessons to be Learned

July 21, 2024 plato

Introduction Throughout history, peacemakers have played crucial roles in mitigating conflicts, fostering understanding, and promoting harmony among nations and communities. This essay will explore the contributions of five of history’s…

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Man separated from his family for two years by war returns home to his mother's embrace

Man separated from his family for two years by war returns home to his mother's embrace

Munzir is hunched over in a chair when we get to the office of a displacement camp for the undocumented in Sudan's capital. [...]

Speculation and excitement grow in Rome as papal conclave prepares to choose next pope

Speculation and excitement grow in Rome as papal conclave prepares to choose next pope

The cardinals have arrived, the finishing touches are being made; Vatican City is preparing for an election like no other. [...]

Shock loss for Merz in initial vote to become German chancellor in historic first

Shock loss for Merz in initial vote to become German chancellor in historic first

Friedrich Merz's bid to become Germany's next chancellor has unexpectedly failed in the first round of parliamentary voting. [...]

Tributes paid to 13-year-old girl killed in motorsport crash

Tributes paid to 13-year-old girl killed in motorsport crash

Tributes have been paid to a "beautiful" 13-year-old girl who died in a motorsport racing crash in County Cork. [...]

Israel approves plans to 'capture and hold' Gaza indefinitely

Israel approves plans to 'capture and hold' Gaza indefinitely

Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel's plan to capture all of the Gaza Strip will be intensive, with troops to remain there for an unspecified length of time. [...]

What could Israel's plan for Gaza be?

What could Israel's plan for Gaza be?

Israel's decision to expand military operations inside Gaza is a significant development with perhaps permanent consequences for the future of the Strip and the two million Palestinians who live there. [...]

A timeline of events in more than a year of war in the Middle East

A timeline of events in more than a year of war in the Middle East

War continues to rage in Gaza after the collapse of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, with tens of thousands of deaths following months of conflict. [...]

State of panic growing in Sudan's wartime capital

State of panic growing in Sudan's wartime capital

Dark clouds of smoke have been rising over Sudan's wartime capital Port Sudan for two consecutive days. [...]

Donald Trump denies posting image of himself as pope

Donald Trump denies posting image of himself as pope

Donald Trump has denied posting an AI image of himself as pope - and said Catholics who were offended "can't take a joke". [...]

Sean 'Diddy' Combs in court as jury selection for trial gets under way

Sean 'Diddy' Combs in court as jury selection for trial gets under way

The trial of hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has begun, with the process to pick the jurors who will determine his fate now under way. [...]

Germany's Merz falls short of majority in vote for chancellor

Germany's Merz falls short of majority in vote for chancellor

Conservative Friedrich Merz unexpectedly falls short of the numbers needed to become chancellor. [...]

Hamas says 'no point' to truce talks as Israel plans to capture all of Gaza

Hamas says 'no point' to truce talks as Israel plans to capture all of Gaza

The UN also expresses alarm after Israel approves a new plan that may include seizing all of Gaza indefinitely and controlling aid. [...]

Ukraine drone attack shut Moscow airports, says Russia

Ukraine drone attack shut Moscow airports, says Russia

Moscow's mayor says at least 19 Ukrainian drones heading to Moscow have been destroyed. [...]

Americans used to be steadfast in their support for Israel. Those days are gone

Americans used to be steadfast in their support for Israel. Those days are gone

To many, the close relationship between the US and Israel seems permanent and unshakeable. [...]

Sudan paramilitaries escalate attacks on key city

Sudan paramilitaries escalate attacks on key city

Drones hit the civilian section of Port Sudan's airport, a fuel depot and a major hotel. [...]

Abuse victims question if Pope Francis did enough to stop predators

Abuse victims question if Pope Francis did enough to stop predators

A Catholic priest abused Alexa MacPherson for six years. Did Pope Francis do enough on child abuse? [...]

Peru imposes curfew after kidnap and murder of 13 mine workers

Peru imposes curfew after kidnap and murder of 13 mine workers

A local prosecutor says there is a "war" raging in the area between illegal and legal gold miners. [...]

Rihanna reveals she is expecting third child with A$AP Rocky

Rihanna reveals she is expecting third child with A$AP Rocky

Partner A$AP Rocky confirms the news on the red carpet, telling reporters the couple were "happy". [...]

'We were happy to be invited', only survivor of toxic mushroom lunch tells court

'We were happy to be invited', only survivor of toxic mushroom lunch tells court

Ian Wilkinson was left seriously ill after the meal, which led to the deaths of his wife and two relatives. [...]

Israel strikes Houthi targets in Yemen a day after missile attack near airport

Israel strikes Houthi targets in Yemen a day after missile attack near airport

A spokesman for the Houthi-run health ministry said at least 21 people were injured in the attack. [...]

Israel security cabinet approves plan to 'capture' Gaza, official says

Israel security cabinet approves plan to 'capture' Gaza, official says

The Israeli military says the expanded offensive will displace most Palestinians in Gaza. [...]

Car giant Ford and Barbie maker Mattel warn over tariffs costs

Car giant Ford and Barbie maker Mattel warn over tariffs costs

The firms join a growing list of big businesses cautioning about the impact of Trump's import taxes. [...]

Romanian PM resigns and pulls out of coalition after nationalist vote win

Romanian PM resigns and pulls out of coalition after nationalist vote win

Marcel Ciolacu told his colleagues their government had no credibility after presidential elections. [...]

Rwanda confirms talks with US about taking in migrants

Rwanda confirms talks with US about taking in migrants

Rwanda's foreign minister says his country is in the "spirit" of giving migrants "another chance". [...]

Trump wants to reopen Alcatraz as a prison - could it happen?

Trump wants to reopen Alcatraz as a prison - could it happen?

Experts say the federal government would have to overcome enormous hurdles to make the facility operational again. [...]

Tourists react to Trump’s plan to reopen Alcatraz prison

Tourists at the former Alcatraz jail in the US city of San Francisco have been giving their reactions to Trump's plan. [...]

UK’s victory day parade draws thousands to mark 80 years since WWII

The day featured a procession by British armed forces, accompanied by troops from Ukraine and UK's NATO allies. [...]

Biden administration’s Gaza stance

We compare and contrast the Biden administration’s public stance on the Gaza war with statements from officials on the g [...]

No sense in Gaza ceasefire talks amid Israel’s ‘hunger war’: Hamas

Hamas says it will no longer engage in truce talks amid a catastrophic hunger crisis created by Israel's blockade. [...]

Video: Germany’s Merz fails to be elected chancellor in parliament vote

Germany's conservative leader Friedrich Merz has lost in the first round of voting in parliament. [...]

Trump threatens tariffs on foreign films: Who could be hit?

Popular US films from Wicked to Nosferatu were filmed in other countries including Australia and the UK. [...]

Merz fails to be elected Germany’s chancellor in first parliament vote

Germany's conservative leader falls short by six votes in the first round of voting that he was widely expected to win. [...]

Sole survivor of deadly mushroom lunch testifies at Australian murder trial

Erin Patterson, 50, is on trial for allegedly murdering three people with poisonous mushroom-laced beef wellingtons. [...]

‘Church has changed’: Will the next pope allow women to become priests?

Pope Francis appointed women to key Vatican posts. Will his successor consider women as deacons and priests next? [...]

Ex-leader Khaleda Zia returns to Bangladesh at ‘crucial time for democracy’

Zia's presence raises pressure on the interim government to set election date nine months after her archrival's ouster. [...]

‘We are suffering’: Displaced families bear burden of South Sudan conflict

More than 130,000 people have been displaced since fighting between gov't and opposition forces escalated in February. [...]

Gordon, Jokic lead Nuggets past Thunder in Game 1 of NBA playoffs

Aaron Gordon's late 3-pointer handed Denver Nuggets a huge Game 1 road win over the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder. [...]

Brunson, Anunoby, Knicks stun Celtics in Game 1, steal playoffs home court

New York Knicks upset the reigning champions Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their NBA Eastern Conference playoff series. [...]

What is a Papal conclave? How will the next pope be chosen?

In the Sistine Chapel, cardinals from around the world will convene on Wednesday to elect the 267th pontiff. [...]

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,167

These are the key events on day 1,167 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. [...]

Romania enters government crisis amid election

Romania enters government crisis amid election

Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu submitted his resignation on Monday. The government will be led by the interior minister at least until the second round of the presidential election, on May [...]

Friedrich Merz loses first vote in bid to become German chancellor

Friedrich Merz loses first vote in bid to become German chancellor

Merz lost the ballot in the Bundestag by six votes. The parties are now to regroup to discuss the next step, but it is not immediately clear how long the [...]

Pulitzers honor coverage of Gaza and Sudan wars, Trump assassination attempt

Pulitzers honor coverage of Gaza and Sudan wars, Trump assassination attempt

Publications including the 'Washington Post,' ProPublica, the 'New York Times' and 'The New Yorker' were awarded for their reporting, commentary and photography. [...]

Harvard banned from federal grants, announces Trump administration

Harvard banned from federal grants, announces Trump administration

The institution has refused to comply with Donald Trump's requirements regarding student selection and teacher recruitment. [...]

John Bolton: 'The term chaos is commonly used to describe the top of the Defense Department'

John Bolton: 'The term chaos is commonly used to describe the top of the Defense Department'

John Bolton, who served as US National Security Adviser during Donald Trump's first term before breaking with him, criticizes the US president's casual approach to foreign policy in an op-ed [...]

France to host Syria's new leader on first European visit

France to host Syria's new leader on first European visit

French President Emmanuel Macron will meet his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa on Wednesday, marking the first European visit for the former rebel. [...]

In Zurich, the leaf blower war or the anti-'woke' backlash

In Zurich, the leaf blower war or the anti-'woke' backlash

Ruled for decades by a pink-green urban left, the Swiss financial metropolis is embroiled in a cultural battle that reflects the current zeitgeist. [...]

Germany's Friedrich Merz is embracing pragmatism

Germany's Friedrich Merz is embracing pragmatism

The Christian Democrat is set to be inaugurated chancellor on Tuesday. Coming from the Catholic bourgeoisie of former West Germany, he had to compromise on his campaign promises to form [...]

How France and Europe are planning to attract foreign researchers in the Trump era

How France and Europe are planning to attract foreign researchers in the Trump era

On Monday, Emmanuel Macron and Ursula von der Leyen announced investments of €100 million for France and €500 million for Europe to make 'Europe an attractive hub' for foreign researchers, [...]

New Zealand moves to ban social media for under-16s

New Zealand moves to ban social media for under-16s

The country's prime minister unveiled draft laws that would force tech platforms to verify users' ages or face hefty fines. [...]

Trump-Carney meeting: Canada seeks reconciliation

Trump-Carney meeting: Canada seeks reconciliation

Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney, who was recently re-elected, is set to meet US President Donald Trump on Tuesday to discuss, among other things, tariffs. [...]

2025 Met Gala stars shine, showcasing Black style for this year's theme

2025 Met Gala stars shine, showcasing Black style for this year's theme

Guest curator and Barnard professor Monica Miller's book 'Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity' was the Met's inspiration for Monday's gala. [...]

Israel bombs Yemen after Houthi strike on Tel Aviv airport

Israel bombs Yemen after Houthi strike on Tel Aviv airport

Israel claims the strikes on Yemen's western coast targeted Houthi-controlled areas. [...]

Sean 'Diddy' Combs's sex trafficking trial begins with jury selection in NYC

Sean 'Diddy' Combs's sex trafficking trial begins with jury selection in NYC

Judge Arun Subramanian, on Monday, gave three dozen potential jurors a brief description of the sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges against Combs. A jury is not expected to be [...]

Cardinals to move into Vatican on eve of conclave

Cardinals to move into Vatican on eve of conclave

The Vatican announced late on Monday that it would cut the phone signal within the tiny city state from 3 pm on Wednesday, the day the conclave begins, until a [...]

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