The content reflects on the historical and current significance of Athens as a cradle of knowledge and democracy, connecting it to contemporary global power shifts, particularly toward Asia. It discusses China’s economic rise, the decline of European influence, and questions the implications for human rights and individual sovereignty in this evolving landscape.
The COVID-19 pandemic reversed progress in eradicating extreme poverty, with millions falling into poverty globally, including a significant rise in Mexico. This highlights growing wealth inequality and social discontent. Two economic models emerge in response: one focusing on extensive state interventions, the other on private sector-driven solutions, with differing implications for governance and democracy.
The publication of a sparse guest list at Claudia Sheinbaum’s inauguration reveals Mexico’s declining international esteem due to controversial foreign policies under AMLO. The country’s ambiguous stance, leaning towards nations like Russia and Cuba, contrasts sharply with traditionally democratic allies, reflecting a deeper isolation and distrust from global powers.
Antonio Navalón What will be the last summer of this Mexican six-year term has formally begun. It is also, in many ways, the last summer for many places where, whether due to uncertain electoral results, war, or invasions, the alteration of their normal life will …
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We begin the year hoping the world will recompose, but it seems unlikely. There is no doubt that many of the problems would end if they put a stop to Iran, a country that loves to create problems by using third parties and financing atrocities. …
Antonio Navalón If When the Berlin Wall fell, the book that best reflected this episode of history was Francis Fukuyama’s “The End of History and the Last Man”. After the Hamas attack on Israel that began on October 7, the title that best defines this …
Antonio Navalón In just 15 days, the world changed. When it seemed that the world could only be capable of sustaining or witnessing a single armed conflict at a time – referring to the war between Ukraine and Russia – the terrorist group Hamas forced …
Antonio Navalón The various modifications of European borders throughout history can be likened to open-heart surgery. Since the Greeks and since the time of the Roman Empire, there has never been a peaceful alteration of Europe’s geographical boundaries. Today, the case is no different. Europe …
Image: Valery Sidelnykov on Shutterstock Juan Villoro Humanity is getting dumber and dumber, as evidenced by the international success of the Kardashians and the Mexican success of Acapulco Shore. Photo: Ali Pazani on Pexels This is not speculation but scientific fact. According to the “Flynn effect”, used to measure the collective level of intelligence, the …