Month: November 2024

Politics

Shaping the Future: President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s Vision for Uzbekistan

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev underscored the need for improved governance and more robust parliamentary engagement to address implementation challenges and ensure effective oversight of laws.

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Society

Leveling Up Lives: The Impact of Video Gaming on Youth

Video games impact youth by fostering frustration, anger, and social isolation, especially with violent content. Such games disrupt normal psychological development, promote aggression, and desensitize children to violence. Solutions include legal restrictions, awareness campaigns, and encouraging age-appropriate entertainment to balance…

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Politics

Reforming the United Nations: Toward Transparency and Equity

Since 1945, the UN has achieved significant milestones like peacekeeping and promoting global education but faces critiques for inefficiency, bias, and lack of accountability, particularly with P-5 powers. Reforming veto power, improving representation, ensuring transparency, and bolstering staff protection could…

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Equality Watch

Empowered Women, Empowered World: The Transformative Power of Financial Autonomy

Financial autonomy is essential for gender equality, enabling personal empowerment and societal progress. Despite historical struggles and ongoing gender pay gaps, financial independence drives economic growth, community development, and poverty alleviation. Modern initiatives like microfinance, fintech, and policies promoting inclusion…

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Climate

COP29 in Baku: A Global Truce for Climate Action and Peace

COP29 in Baku emphasized urgent climate action as global warming surpasses 1.3°C above pre-industrial levels, threatening the 1.5°C threshold within six years. Azerbaijan's truce proposal highlighted links between peace and sustainability. South Asia was urged to demilitarize Siachen and adopt…

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Trump 2.0

Trump’s Team and Their Vision for U.S. Foreign Policy

Donald J. Trump’s second-term cabinet emphasizes “America First” through unilateralism and hard power. Marco Rubio targets China and supports Israel and India, Pete Hegseth prioritizes U.S. sovereignty and doubts NATO, while Mike Waltz focuses on Indo-Pacific strategy to counter China.…

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Books and Authors

The Decline of Reading Culture: Causes and Consequences

Reading culture is declining due to digital media, educational pressures, and societal shifts, leading to reduced empathy, critical thinking, and professional skills. Reviving it requires fostering curiosity-driven reading in education, creating spaces for deep engagement, and prioritizing reading in daily…

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Climate

From Conflict to Collaboration: Addressing Smog Across Borders

Air pollution in Lahore and New Delhi transcends borders, posing a shared existential threat. With smog choking millions, collaboration between India and Pakistan is imperative. Joint efforts like green belts, stricter emissions controls, and dialogue could transform this crisis into…

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Understanding China

The Role of Chinese Companies in Reshaping Pakistan’s Power Sector

CPEC energy projects have added over 10,400 MW of power to Pakistan, blending coal, solar, wind, and hydropower for sustainable growth. Chinese companies like CPHGC, Port Qasim, and Shanghai Electric have reduced energy deficits, created jobs, and modernized infrastructure, fostering…

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Politics

WITH GREATER POWER COMES GREATER RESPONSIBILITY

The UN and EU, powerful global entities, face challenges in using their influence responsibly. While promoting human rights and international cooperation, they struggle with bureaucracy, geopolitical pressures, and accountability. Despite successes in SDGs and conflict resolution, criticism persists over addressing…

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