ASEAN Vision

The long-term strategic plan for the period 2025-2045 which aims to create a resiliently innovative, dynamic and people-centred ASEAN Community…

Crisis of international multilateral bodies

The international multilateral system, born after the Second World War to guarantee cooperation, peace and development, is today going through a phase of profound crisis. Bodies such as the United Nations, WTO, WHO or IMF often appear paralyzed, ineffective or unable to respond promptly to global challenges: from armed conflicts…

Bioversity Bites: Nourishing People, Restoring Land and Empowering Communities

Martyrs and Heroes in the History of Art

The depiction of martyrs and heroes has spanned centuries of art history, embodying ideals, values, and social tensions from every era. Through paintings, sculptures, monuments and contemporary works, these symbolic figures tell stories of sacrifice, courage, faith and the struggle for justice, reflecting the cultural and spiritual transformations of societies.This…

Competences and knowledge: China’s new challenges to the US

With rapid technological, economic and geopolitical advancement, China represents a complex and multidimensional challenge for the United States, which goes far beyond traditional military and economic competition. In redefining the strategic balance between the two powers, the analysis of factors such as: skills and knowledge, technological innovation, education, research and…

The Cost of Digital Transformation

Digital transformation is one of the most complex and decisive challenges facing modern organizations. When we talk about “cost,” we’re not just referring to investments in new technologies, cloud platforms, or AI solutions. We’re also talking about the impact on people, culture, processes, and the organization’s overall ability to adapt…

Rules-Based International Maritime Order      

The rules-based international maritime order refers to the global system of laws, norms and institutions governing the use of the world’s oceans, based primarily on the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). This framework ensures that maritime activities, such as navigation, resource exploitation and environmental protection,…

The Middle East at a crossroads

The Middle East is entering a pivotal period in its modern history, marked by uncertainty, transformation, and the pressing need to redefine its future. Long burdened by cycles of conflict, foreign intervention, authoritarian rule, and socio-economic inequality, the region is now confronting a new reality shaped by shifting global power…

Israel and Its Contradictions

Modern Israel is a state built on deep historical, religious, and ideological foundations, yet it exists within a web of contradictions. It defines itself as both a Jewish and democratic state—a balance that continues to generate internal tension, especially in relation to the rights of its Arab minority, secular-religious divides,…

Cultural heritage and heritage protection

Cultural heritage represents the tangible and intangible legacy of human societies: monuments, artworks, landscapes, as well as traditions, languages, rituals, and knowledge. It is not only a testament to the past, but also a living resource that strengthens collective identity, fosters intercultural dialogue, and contributes to sustainable development. Today, however,…