At the heart of Taiwan's struggle against China’s One China policy, bubble tea stands as a testament to the island's perseverance. Through each tapioca pearl and every cup served, Taiwan quietly but firmly makes its point: It is not just surviving; it is thriving. The island’s voice is heard. Not through force, but through culture, flavor, and resilience.

It bears noting that in 2019 the Philippines, at the time led by Duterte himself, quit the Rome Statute - the 1998 founding treaty of the ICC - and the Marcos government never really expressed any interest in rejoining it nor in supporting and cooperating to any other judicial activity of the ICC. It therefore seems that domestic motives played an important if not crucial role in the execution of an arrest warrant.

Social media is a double-edged sword in the context of human rights. While it has empowered activists, facilitated global awareness, and provided a platform for marginalized voices, it has also enabled cyberbullying, disinformation, and digital manipulation. The challenge lies in maximizing its positive potential while mitigating its risks.

By 2025, however, the stance of both the EU and its member states on migration appears less nuanced. Migration-skeptic rhetoric has also been adopted by centrist and left-wing parties. Yet one of the most glaring examples of a universal anti-immigrant narrative, built on manipulation and fear-mongering, is Poland. the country has grappled with a crisis on the Polish-Belarusian border, orchestrated by Minsk in collaboration with Moscow, which has instrumentally used migrants.

Donald Trump puts science skepticism into practice. he is taking it a step further by defunding them. The National Scientific Foundation (NSF) funds were cut in half in January when compared to the same period last year (3). Across domains, the NSF is used to fund most research projects at American universities and research institutions, including labs, infrastructure, and salaries.

The White Paper's ambitions, the citizen's’ calls for greater unity and security, all point towards a singular truth: to truly safeguard peace and security. The EU must take a big step towards a truly united Union, to forge a defence capable of meeting the challenges of our time.

Washington prioritizes bilateral agreements over multilateral organizations, places economic sovereignty above global stability.