Browsing: Social Issues

CAIRO — Egyptian authorities have detained a group of international activists who were trying to march toward Gaza in protest of Israeli aid restrictions. The group…

LONDON — British lawmakers have taken a major step toward decriminalizing abortion in England and Wales, voting in favor of a new measure aimed at protecting…

True Leadership as Service and Transformation True leadership goes beyond holding power or issuing commands—it is about inspiring change through purpose, values, and compassion. In Buddhism,…

The Shifting Balance of Global Power The world’s power dynamics are undergoing a profound transformation in the 21st century. The unipolar world, largely shaped by the…

A Century That Began with Hope The early 2000s offered many reasons for optimism. The Cold War had ended, democracy was expanding, and global trade was…

Introduction The modern international order—based on sovereignty, legal equality, and non-intervention—was born out of one of Europe’s most destructive conflicts: the Thirty Years’ War (1618–1648). What…

Introduction While most people recognize the Buddha as a spiritual teacher, he also displayed remarkable leadership in addressing conflict, governance, and social inequality. His calm, practical…