Pristina, Kosovo.– In this Muslim-majority capital, there is a statue of President William Clinton; you enter via George W. Bush Boulevard. In front of the hotel where I am staying, there is a bronze bust of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.
Sheinbaum’s frequent invocation of sovereignty as a response to US pressures on crime and fentanyl trafficking misrepresents reality. Mexico lacks true sovereignty, as significant territory is controlled by drug traffickers, and the democratic foundations are eroding. The political landscape reflects complicity, censorship, and diminished representation, challenging national integrity and independence.
President Sheinbaum’s revival of political reform highlights the ruling party’s fear of power loss, despite a congressional majority. The proposed reforms aim to control state institutions, limit electoral competitiveness, and suppress dissent, revealing a government that, despite its strength, feels vulnerable. This illustrates a fragile grip on power amidst radical authoritarian strategies.
Eighty years after the Yalta Conference, where major powers divided post-World War II territories, the recent Trump-Putin summit in Alaska starkly contrasts in purpose and outcome. Unlike Yalta, which established frameworks for future peace, the Alaska meeting failed to address the Ukraine conflict. Their approaches and lacks of vision highlight contemporary geopolitical challenges.
The article highlights the persistent historical amnesia regarding the Ukraine conflict, emphasizing the need to understand the roots of Russian insecurities and the implications of NATO’s eastward expansion. It argues that resolution requires a reassessment of post-Cold War security dynamics, acknowledging the fears of both Russians and Europeans to achieve peace.
Over the past fifty years, Mexico has undergone significant political and economic shifts, oscillating between authoritarianism and sporadic democracy, without establishing a sustainable model. Recent attempts to mirror the Chinese model under AMLO emphasize political control over economic growth, revealing a disconnect between governance, economic policy, and private investment stability.
About twenty-five years ago, I wrote a piece about the elusive threat of nighttime, the mosquito that announces its arrival with its unbearable noise. I remembered Paul Müller, inventor of DDT, who received the Nobel Prize in 1948 and contributed to unleashing the passion for fumigation that dominated the second half of the 20th century. A peculiar idea of health led housewives to spray poison in every corner without taking a cigarette out of their mouths.
Poklek, Kosovo.- Nationalist barbarism arrived in this Balkan village at six in the morning on April 17, 1999, when Serbian tanks and infantry surrounded it to massacre every last inhabitant, while Fadil Muqolli crouched in the bushes on the hillside and watched as his father, wife, and four children were killed.
The discourse on lying, rooted in ancient Greece, explored its moral implications. Lying serves both strategic and deceptive purposes, affecting politics and literature. Current political crises in Mexico stem from widespread falsehoods. Reports highlight mixed social advancements amid growing disparities. Past agreements emphasize the need for honesty in negotiations to achieve progress.
Evo Morales’ influence waned as political rival Luis Arce confronted him, utilizing the judiciary as a battleground for power. Economic mismanagement led to Bolivia’s decline under MAS, prompting a shift towards rightist candidates in upcoming elections. This reflects a broader regional movement away from populist left governments towards pragmatic solutions.