Is Iran Facing “Balkanisation”? The Century-Old Idea Behind Today’s Debate
What does “balkanisation” really mean — and why is it now being used to describe Iran? As the war unfolds, a century-old concept is re-emerging in debates about the country’s future.
The LaRouche Movement: A Controversial Political Network Explained
The LaRouche Movement has influenced political debates across decades while remaining controversial. This article explores its origins, ideas, and ongoing relevance.
The 2026 World Cup: A Game Beyond Politics—or Deeply Within It?
As the world’s biggest sporting event heads to North America, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is already overshadowed by political tensions. From calls for a boycott to criticism of FIFA’s leadership, questions about neutrality in football are growing louder. Can the game truly unite nations while its hosts and institutions remain deeply entangled in global conflicts? Or has football long since become another arena of international power politics?
Blame it on the Newcomers: Who is really to blame for the Dutch housing crisis?
In the Netherlands, finding a place to live has become harder than getting admitted to university. As politicians point to international students as part of the problem, the real question remains: is the housing crisis caused by the people arriving, or by the houses that were never built?
Burnout before 30: why Gen Z is exhausted already
For a generation raised on promises of opportunity, flexibility and digital freedom, exhaustion has arrived early. For many in their twenties, burnout is no longer a mid-career crisis. It is a starting condition.
The Rise of the “Instagram Face”: When Beauty Becomes a Template
Scroll through Instagram long enough and the faces begin to blur together. The same lips, the same cheekbones, the same sculpted jawline. In the age of the “Instagram face,” beauty is no longer about individuality — it’s about fitting the algorithm.
Malta Pays Drivers €25,000 to Quit — But the Traffic Keeps Coming
Malta’s latest transport policy offers €25,000 to drivers who surrender their licence, but many argue the scheme risks becoming an expensive distraction from the island’s deeper traffic crisis.
What It’s Really Like to Run a JA Company at 16
Running a company at sixteen may sound unrealistic, yet the Junior Achievement Company Programme proves that young people are capable of building real businesses when given the opportunity. What began as a classroom project quickly became an immersive lesson in entrepreneurship, teamwork, and leadership. From building a brand and pitching on television to representing Malta at Europe’s largest youth entrepreneurship festival, the experience showed me that entrepreneurship is not just about ideas, it is about adaptability, responsibility, and the courage to turn solutions into reality.
