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How the Global South anticipated the rules of trade in times of uncertainty

In a world shaped by fragmentation and uncertainty, Global South economies developed a degree of trade flexibility that is now becoming a model for the traditional powers.

Raising our gaze: Rome and the power of symbols

The photograph that never appeared revealed the true power behind Leo XIV’s visit to Spain: the Vatican’s ability to construct meaning even through absence.

Concern over democracy in Latin America is rising

Democracy faces growing pressures from polarization, insecurity, and citizen disillusionment, reigniting the debate over the roles of the State and citizenship in strengthening democratic governance.

Mexican drug trafficking: A matter of transnational crime or national sovereignty?

The extradition request for Mexican officials over alleged ties to drug trafficking pits national sovereignty against international cooperation in the fight against transnational crime.

The Pope’s Encyclical on Artificial Intelligence: The Risks the Church Sees

Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical on artificial intelligence warns of the risks of disinformation, job displacement, and the concentration of technological power in the hands of a few.

The fraud narrative and its scapegoat: Technology

Technology has become the perfect scapegoat for fueling electoral fraud narratives that erode democratic trust without the need for evidence.