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.

Between Stagnation and Upheaval – Why Germany Needs Political Renewal

From the Grand Coalition to Crisis Under the leadership of Angela Merkel, Germany was characterized for many years by a grand coalition of the CDU/CSU and SPD. This constellation led to the Union increasingly approaching social democratic issues, while the…

The Two Faces of Elon Musk: A Tale of Two Companies

Just three days after what can only be described as an underwhelming performance at Tesla’s much-hyped Robotaxi event, Elon Musk’s other brainchild, SpaceX, achieved an engineering feat that borders on the surreal. The largest multi-stage rocket ever launched successfully reached…

Ensuring Fairness in US Elections: Overcoming Challenges

The United States is often hailed as one of the world's first and most enduring democracies. For centuries, it has served as a beacon of democratic governance, inspiring nations worldwide with its model of stability and effective political systems. Moreover,…