Memory, Time, and the Fragile Script of a Life
Experts note that memory tends to cling to what leaves the strongest impression. In a life built from stored experiences, the people who…
Raw Voices of a City: Joy, Noise, and the Quiet Wealth Beneath
From a long lineage of hardship and social stratification comes a stubborn taste for happiness shaped by rough living. The memories of poverty…
Spain-Germany Talks at Meseberg: A Pivot toward a Stronger European Center
Next Tuesday, Pedro Sánchez is set to visit the Meseberg Palace, located about 70 kilometers from Berlin, at the invitation of Chancellor Olaf…
Revised Perspective on Relativity, Violence, and Public Responsibility
In 1905, Albert Einstein proposed that perception varies with the observer, a idea rooted in physics yet sounding incredibly relevant to…
Gorbachev and the Cold War’s End: A Reflective Assessment
The passing of Mikhail Gorbachev marks a pivotal moment in 20th century history, inviting reflection from Russia and the wider world. His…
Nikita Mikhalkov, Oscar, and the Meaning of Recognition in Cinema
Nikita Mikhalkov and Maria Shukshina sparked public debate by arguing that Russia does not need an Oscar, a stance that drew sharp reactions…
A personal encounter and the evolution of televised news
A few years back in Plentzia, a casual moment while chasing after his son who needed a bath became a scene that lingered in memory. A familiar…
Feijoo and the shifting sands of Spanish politics: a deeper look
Alberto Nuñez Feijoo appeared irritable, displaying a restless energy that seemed out of place for someone who had just wrapped a turbulent…
Twenty-Five Years After Diana: A Quiet Reckoning
Twenty-five years have slipped by since the passing of the people’s princess, and yet a sense of astonishment lingers for the narrator who…
Housing, Family Formation, and Policy in North America
Housing, Family Formation, and Economic Policy: A Canadian and US Perspective Anton Costas, a renowned economist and clear voice in public…