From Labor Camps To Libera Squares: A Melodic Chronicle
In a night that suddenly shifted its shape, the world pressed forward with a force that toppled trees and pushed back anyone who stood in the…
Reframed Perspective on Crisis Management for Small Business Owners
Business owners are facing a challenging period. The current crisis differs in kind from prior downturns. In the past, trimming operating…
Russian Cinema Reawakening: A Contemporary View
For years the common thread among critics and viewers has been the same refrain: Russian cinema is dead, there is nothing worth watching, the…
Expanded Reflection on Language, Silence, and Public Discourse
“Wedeeeeeercool,” the narrator recalls, a cry once uttered by his mother whenever trouble erupted at home. Morning found the father shouting,…
Reframing Climate Action in a Globalized World: Risks of Deglobalization
With the planet facing intensified stress and energy markets tightening in various regions, COP27 appeared unlikely to deliver significant…
World Cup Reflections Across Borders: Football, Faith, and Global Moments
Every four years, a World Cup sparks a surge of football fever. When was the last time someone watched a game? Four years ago, perhaps. Do…
Hidden Threads of Expectation
When a pregnant anchor appears on the news, a narrator envisions the child growing inside and the way that life itself participates in public…
The shifting Russian media landscape and the evolving language of business
The media scene in Russia has shifted notably. Decades ago, the once-revered Kommersant established a high, inclusive standard for business…
A Father’s Mark: The Hidden Question and Everyday Truths
In memory, a father wore a singular scar on his forehead, a mark that bent into a question whenever he frowned. The family never learned its…
Transatlantic Subsidies and the Stakes for North American Industry
Europeans have long touted shared values to defend their broad support for Ukraine under Volodymyr Zelensky, and now a growing chorus…