Category: Opinion

visible infrastructure projects like flyovers dominate urban development over invisible systems.
Visible Projects, Invisible Systems
Development is not measured only by what people can see; it's what no longer goes wrong.
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A crowded Abuja fast-food restaurant where customers wait patiently for their delayed meals.
Being There | Waiting for Food
In Abuja, "fast food" describes the restaurant category, not the speed of the meal.
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Urban mobility crisis in Nigeria: rising fuel costs shrink city borders and narrow economic opportunities.
Transport Inflation Is Shrinking Nigeria’s Cities
Transport inflation shrinks Nigeria's cities; when people can't afford to move, economic participation narrows.
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An international delegate proudly smiles while presenting a calligraphy sheet featuring the Chinese characters for "Hello."
Why Chinese Is Emerging as A ‘Language of the Future’
Chinese is emerging as a "language of the future," opening doors to global development and technology.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaking at a podium with Canadian flags behind him.
Beyond ‘Menu or Table’: How Middle Powers Fuel Global Multipolarity
Middle powers are pursuing strategic autonomy and collective cooperation to advance a balanced, multipolar world.
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi smiling at a podium during a security press conference.
Is Japan Preparing For “Protracted Warfare” And Repeating Its Historical Mistakes?
Japan’s accelerating remilitarization and military adventurism pose a tangible threat to regional peace.
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3D blocks representing major online platforms, symbolizing the digital ecosystem where public opinion is shaped.
Who Is Poisoning Japanese Society on Online Platforms?
Japanese right-wing forces manipulate online platforms, systematically spreading historical revisionism and extreme nationalism.
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Donald Trump and Xi Jinping shaking hands, standing before American and Chinese flags.
China-U.S. Relations Cannot Return to Past, But Can Move Toward Better Future
China-U.S. relations cannot return to the past, but can move toward a better future.
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Young African students learning AI engineering beneath a chalkboard reading "We are building the future."
Africa Will Not Miss the AI Era
Africa will not miss the AI era; the danger is participating without leverage.
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A busy city street where reliable infrastructure makes daily life feel dignified and less exhausting.
Rethinking Development from the Ground Up
True development is measured not by national statistics, but by how livable life feels up close.
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