The Lords of War should not hold the Fire Extinguisher

The UN Security Council was built to keep the great powers inside the system. Today, its veto often shields them from the very rules they claim to defend. When permanent members can block accountability for aggression, law becomes theatre and peace becomes hereditary privilege. This article argues for a Council of Equals: not to replace the UN, but to rescue its Charter from the permanent exceptions that now hold it hostage.

A Magical Roman Autumn: A Birthday Surprise in the Eternal City

Rome, Italy, adorned in the warm hues of autumn, cast a spell of enchantment as I embarked on a surprise birthday escapade with dear friends. October, with its gentle weather and dwindling crowds, unveiled the city's timeless charm in a…