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US Immigration: Rebuilding a System Worthy of America

America is, at its core, a nation of immigrants. From those who crossed oceans in search of liberty to those brought here in chains, the United States was forged by people of every background, ethnicity, and circumstance.

These immigrant roots sometimes seem forgotten or considered less important, now that this once-young nation is filled to the brim with close to 350 million people.

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Estonia’s “E-Government without Surveillance” Success

E-government has become one of the defining governance trends of the past 20 years. It can save time, cut costs, reduce errors, and expand access to government services. But does it inevitably lead to a surveillance state? Estonia says no!
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government; technology; Estonia

A Future Beyond Tariffs: Vision or Illusion?

What if tariffs, which have long been a key revenue-driving instrument of economic policy, no longer shaped the terms of global trade? Would fair trade flourish or implode?
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economic development, trade policy

The Fight against the UK’s Grooming Gangs: Taking Social Responsibility 

For decades, a harrowing scandal has plagued towns across the United Kingdom. The long, sad tale has exposed not only the depths of human depravity but also the staggering apathy of those entrusted with safeguarding the vulnerable.
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child protection, social accountability

Can Populism Be a Unifying Force for Good?

At its core, populism is a political approach that challenges entrenched power structures and emphasizes the will of the people. While some of its principles have been perverted in the pursuit of power, it has also served as a vehicle for economic opportunity, as well as for citizen empowerment.
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populism, unifying force

Life Expectancy Dramatically Improves in Singapore. Why?

Singapore, an island smaller than New York City with a 2024 population of less than six million, has come a long way in the last century. The prosperous Asian nation with the gleaming skyline currently leads the world in the average life expectancy of its residents.
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life expectancy, Singapore

How Taiwan Youth Protests Shaped Its Democracy

In the spring of 2024, Taiwan experienced nationwide demonstrations that have come to be known as the Bluebird Movement. These Taiwan protests are the latest in a long tradition of youth-led political activism that has, over decades, spearheaded the island’s journey toward a more democratic society.
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democracy, protests, Taiwan, youth

AI Risks: One Ring to Rule Us All? (Part 1)

In the grand saga of technological evolution, the future of artificial intelligence (AI) stands as the One Ring of our age—a creation of immense potential and peril. 
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ai, AI dangers, artificial intelligence

AI Risks: One Ring To Rule Us All? (Part 2)

The battle for the future of artificial intelligence is not just a technological struggle but a moral and spiritual one. We’ll examine solutions to the threats posed by the swiftly evolving tool known as AI—once again using Lord of the Rings as an enlightening metaphor.
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artificial intelligence

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