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For many years now, the GDP has been severely criticized as not adequately measuring economic progress and the quality of life. The truth, however, is that the GDP was not…
This is the eleventh chapter in a forthcoming e-book, entitled 'Decolonial Education and Youth Aspirations'. Elizabeth Ngutuku examines education policy in Kenya and argues for…
This is the first chapter for a forthcoming e-book by the Global Governance Research Group of the UNA Europa network, entitled “The European Union in a Illiberal World.” Jan…
This is the tenth chapter in a forthcoming e-book, entitled 'Decolonial Education and Youth Aspirations'. Ali Ahmed and Jairo I. Fúnez-Flores explore how epistemic insurgency…
Global youth mental health is in severe crisis. Robert and Susanne Schuett call for urgent, shared action across education, caregiving, and policymaking worldwide – to…
Stealing secrets. Robert Schuett argues that democratic resilience demands both tolerance—and capable intelligence agencies. In an era of mounting geopolitical rivalry,…
This is the ninth chapter in a forthcoming e-book, entitled 'Decolonial Education and Youth Aspirations'. Fatima Sajjad introduces a plan for less colonial ways of being and…
Trusted secrets. Robert Schuett argues that intelligence agencies must be bold in their capabilities and humble in their role. A few days ago, I was invited out to lunch to…
Markus H.-P. Müller on why social literacy, democratic values, and ethical reasoning will become future-proof skills.  Current discussion over the future impact of …
Managing the war within. Robert Schuett argues that peace demands we live democracy not just politically, but psychologically. The idea of fostering peace through mental health is…