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Domestic politics

Approaches to facilitate political reintegration of former combatants through reconciliation and socioeconomic support programs.

Rebuilding trust and governance after conflict requires a holistic strategy that couples truth, accountability, and targeted socioeconomic uplift, fostering durable peace through inclusive political participation and practical livelihood opportunities for former fighters.

David Rivera

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July 21, 2025

Counterterrorism (foundations)

Creating rehabilitation curricula focused on skills training and community reintegration for former militants.

This evergreen piece examines evidence, principles, and practical steps for designing rehabilitation curricula that emphasize employable skills, psychosocial support, and sustained reintegration within communities affected by militancy and violent extremism.

Greg Bailey

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July 18, 2025

Politician profiles

Analyzing the constitutional reforms and structural changes implemented by a reform-oriented president or premier.

This analysis examines how a reform-minded leader reshapes governance through constitutional amendments and institutional restructuring, outlining motivations, processes, challenges, and potential long-term effects on political stability and policy outcomes.

Matthew Stone

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July 26, 2025

Justice & rule of law

Strengthening protections for persons facing displacement due to infrastructure projects through clear legal standards and enforceable restitution.

A comprehensive approach to safeguarding communities displaced by infrastructure works insists on transparent standards, timely remedies, and enforceable restitution, ensuring dignity, participation, and enduring justice for affected households and local livelihoods.

Rachel Collins

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July 18, 2025

International organizations

Strengthening the effectiveness of peacebuilding financing mechanisms managed by international organizations to sustain local initiatives.

A strategic examination of how international organizations can optimize peacebuilding funding to empower local communities, ensure accountability, and sustain durable development outcomes through coordinated, transparent, and adaptive financing approaches.

Patrick Roberts

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July 21, 2025

International organizations

The role of international organizations in facilitating fair and transparent processes for allocating scarce international development funding.

International organizations carry the responsibility of designing and enforcing equitable funding rules, promoting clear criteria, independent oversight, and inclusive participation to ensure scarce development resources reach those most in need with integrity and accountability.

Peter Collins

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July 16, 2025

Counterterrorism (foundations)

Developing neighborhood-level conflict mediation services to resolve disputes before they escalate into broader violence.

A field-tested approach explains how local mediators, supported by community structures, can deescalate tensions, address grievances, and prevent cycles of retaliation that threaten regional stability and long-term peace.

Nathan Reed

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August 04, 2025

International organizations

Strengthening the responsiveness of international organizations to allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse in operations.

An enduring framework is needed to ensure timely investigations, survivor-centered reporting, and accountability within international bodies operating in complex environments, coupled with transparent reforms, robust safeguarding, and sustained political commitment.

Henry Griffin

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August 09, 2025

Legislative initiatives

Developing protocols for ethical interactions between legislators and multinational corporations during policy negotiations.

This evergreen exploration breaks down essential principles, frameworks, and practical steps for creating robust, transparent, and enforceable guidelines governing how lawmakers engage multinational corporations during policy deliberations, ensuring integrity, accountability, public trust, and sustainable governance in a complex global landscape.

Scott Green

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July 21, 2025

Propaganda & media

The methods used to create plausible alternative media ecosystems that mimic independent outlets while advancing state agendas.

A comprehensive examination of how state actors craft seemingly autonomous media ecosystems that resemble credible outlets, employing strategic framing, audience targeting, and coordinated dissemination to steer public opinion and influence political outcomes.

Henry Griffin

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August 09, 2025

Ethics & corruption

Which transparency practices improve oversight of political campaign alliances and undisclosed coordination that might conceal corrupt deals.

Transparency in campaign alliances requires robust, verifiable reporting, continuous oversight, and accessible public records to deter covert arrangements, expose conflicts of interest, and empower citizens, journalists, and regulators to hold power to account.

Andrew Allen

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August 08, 2025

Politician profiles

A profile of a leader who promoted social enterprise development, impact investing, and mission-driven entrepreneurship nationally.

A seasoned political figure with a pragmatic approach to social enterprise, this profile traces the pivotal moments when policy, philanthropy, and business joined hands to grow impact investing, mission-driven ventures, and resilient communities nationwide.

Jason Hall

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July 21, 2025

Urban governance

Promoting municipal approaches to protect cultural festivals and public celebrations as integral parts of urban life.

Cities increasingly recognize that safeguarding cultural festivals and public celebrations strengthens social cohesion, boosts inclusive urban economies, and preserves heritage, while requiring thoughtful governance, innovative funding, and cross-sector collaboration to endure changing demographics and climate realities.

Christopher Lewis

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July 21, 2025

Political reforms

Establishing comprehensive anti discrimination laws that address systemic bias in public institutions and services.

A comprehensive guide to creating anti-discrimination laws that tackle embedded bias within public institutions, ensuring equal access, accountability, enforcement, and transformative reforms for lasting social change.

William Thompson

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August 12, 2025

Electoral systems & civic participation

Examining candidate code of conduct initiatives and their enforcement mechanisms to uphold civility during campaigns.

In diverse democracies, candidate codes of conduct increasingly shape campaign discourse by defining decorum, penalizing breaches, and guiding institutions on enforcement, while balancing freedom of speech, political competition, and public trust.

Henry Baker

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July 25, 2025

Migration & refugees

Improving access to safe and legal migration channels to reduce reliance on dangerous irregular migration routes

Governments and international organizations can recalibrate migration policies to broaden safe, legal pathways, strengthen support during transition, and dismantle perilous bottlenecks that push people toward irregular routes.

Raymond Campbell

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July 21, 2025

Ethics & corruption

How can public procurement systems incorporate mandatory disclosure of subcontracting chains to reveal hidden relationships and potential corruption

A comprehensive examination of how mandatory disclosure of subcontracting chains in public procurement can illuminate hidden relationships, deter corrupt practices, and enhance accountability across government supply networks through robust policy design and credible enforcement.

Robert Wilson

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July 19, 2025

Justice & rule of law

Ensuring fair competition among political parties through enforcement of election laws, campaign finance transparency, and sanctions.

This article explores how robust enforcement of election laws, transparent campaign financing, and strong sanctions create a level playing field, deter corruption, and strengthen democratic legitimacy across diverse political landscapes worldwide.

Daniel Sullivan

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August 11, 2025

Propaganda & media

How propaganda constructs simplified victim and villain narratives to distort conflict dynamics and justify repressive measures domestically.

Propaganda distills complex conflicts into stark us-versus-them clashes, casting one side as innocent victims and the other as malevolent aggressors, a framing that paves the way for unchecked government power, coercive controls, and the suppression of dissent under the guise of safety, security, and national unity.

David Miller

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July 25, 2025

Ethics & corruption

What role do parliamentary monitoring groups play in holding governments accountable for corruption-related public expenditure decisions.

Parliamentary monitoring groups serve as watchdogs, tracking how public funds are allocated, spent, and audited. They scrutinize procurement, raise red flags on anomalies, and demand transparent reporting from ministries, agencies, and state-owned enterprises, while engaging citizens through accessible updates and public hearings to sharpen accountability frameworks.

Edward Baker

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July 24, 2025

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