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The year is 1973. Santiago, Chile, a city once vibrant with political discourse, now hums with an undercurrent of unease. President Salvador Allende, a democratically elected socialist, stood at the helm of a nation grappling with deep social and economic divides. His “Chilenization” policies, aimed at nationalizing key industries like copper mines, had endeared him … Read more
The winds of change often blow with a fierce, unforgiving gale, especially in lands where the echoes of past struggles resonate deeply. Belarus, a nation nestled at the crossroads of Eastern Europe, has long been a testament to this truth. For decades, its people have yearned for a different path, a democratic future distinct from … Read more
The stark images of January 6th, 2021, still flicker in the minds of many – a mob surging through the halls of the U.S. Capitol, disrupting the peaceful transfer of power. It was an event that sent shockwaves across the nation and the globe, prompting urgent questions about the health of American democracy. While the … Read more
The gentle chime of temple bells, the serene chant of monks, the profound teachings of the Eightfold Path – these are the images that often come to mind when we think of Buddhism. For centuries, these spiritual and cultural currents have shaped societies across Asia. But how have these deeply ingrained traditions interacted with the … Read more