Georgia’s relationship with China appears to be deepening rapidly. Over the last four years, the two countries have signed a strategic partnership, expanded infrastructure cooperation, and portrayed one another as close political partners. Yet the relationship is notably asymmetric.

Belonging is never only about where we live. It is also about where our hearts remain, where our families wait, and where part of us continues to hope, fear, and grieve. Sometimes all at once.

I have observed that Palestinians are often put on a moral litmus test and generalized based on the actions of groups or individuals who do not represent the entire population. Palestinian society is often framed as uniquely conservative or violent, leading some to argue that supporting Palestinians is incompatible with progressive politics.

As such, once again, the MET Gala was met with extreme waves of boycott calls as Jeff Bezos was under the public’s scrutiny for his indifference towards workers’ exploitation and his technological and financial partnerships with institutions.

On June 7th, Armenians voted to reinstate Pashinyan and his party, Civil Contract, to lead their government. These elections have been touted as the most pivotal since Armenia’s independence in 1991, and in this case, the hype is warranted.

What has become common in activist spaces is that ideological alignment overrides human lives. Iranian politics cannot be simplified and reduced to “West vs. East” narratives while leaving serious domestic issues unaddressed.

Behind every traditional recipe lies a story of geography, memory, and belonging. A dish carries accents, landscapes, childhood memories, and regional pride. It becomes a way of recognising oneself in a rapidly changing world. This is particularly true in Europe, where identities have historically been built not only around languages and borders, but around local traditions carefully preserved across generations.

In his work, Gadamer refers to the expression “fusion of horizons,” which is a true form of hermeneutic universalism – understanding is an essential human need, and interpretation is transversal to all human experiences - and not merely a catalogue of values that condition all human behaviour.

In Japan, overtourism and rising immigration have become constant fuel for media outrage —and politicians might have noticed. Interestingly, many residents insist their feelings about these problems are genuine, justified frustration, and not prejudice.

There is a stigma around the term ‘proxy’. It invokes a caricature of a puppet master pulling strings. In the context of conflict, it suggests that one party is being forced to fight and die at the direction of a more powerful party. In reality, there are no puppets, only actors with layered motivations and abilities.