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Reclaiming Paganism: Navigating the Crossroads of Faith, Identity, and Extremism

Written by Elisa Garbil – 19.05.2025 In recent years, the revival of Norse and Germanic pagan traditions, often termed Heathenry or Ásatrú, has sparked global fascination. With roots in pre-Christian spirituality, this resurgence is more than a historical curiosity; it’s an evolving movement rich with myth, ritual, and cultural heritage. Yet, this revival faces a…

Interference in Orbit: Legal Ambiguity, Strategic Risk, and the Future of Space Governance

Interference in Orbit: Legal Ambiguity, Strategic Risk, and the Future of Space Governance

In an increasingly congested and contested domain, the question of whether interference with satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constitutes an act of war is no longer theoretical. The proliferation of satellite constellations, the strategic entanglement of civilian and military uses, and the rise of ambiguous state behaviour in orbit have created an unstable environment…

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Dissecting the Incel Subculture: Between Marginalisation and Misogyny

Written by Elisa Garbil – 12.05.2025 In recent years, the figure of the “incel” has moved from obscure internet forums into academic discourse, media narratives, and public safety discussions. Initially coined by a queer Canadian woman in the 1990s as part of a support-oriented project, the term “involuntary celibate” once embraced a diverse community of…

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Armenia: Between Russia and the West and the Complicated Dynamics of Peace with Azerbaijan

Recently, an apparent warning was issued to Armenia via the Russian Ambassador. OC Media reported that at the “East-West Confrontation: Ukrainian Dimension. Scenarios for the Future” conference in Yerevan, Sergei Kopyrkin, in reference to Ukraine, advised Armenia that the current situation there: Clearly demonstrates what can happen if a state abandons its own national interests…

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The New Scramble for Africa: Shifting Global Dynamics in 2025

Written by Elisa Garbil – 05.05.2025 The New Scramble for Africa is a term that has gained significant traction in recent years to describe the growing competition among global powers over Africa’s vast resources, strategic locations, and emerging markets. Unlike the colonial-era scramble that saw European powers carving up the continent for territorial domination in…

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Consumer Confidence Collapses and Brings International Risks

From Wall Street to the Eurozone: Why US Consumer Confidence Collapse Signals Strategic Risk for European Business Leaders The latest collapse in US consumer confidence should serve as a strategic wake-up call for European business leaders. Beneath the headlines of volatile equity markets and fiscal reboots lies a deeper, more structural threat: the world’s largest…

Fraud in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Innovation, Exploitation, and the Future of Financial Risk

Fraud in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Innovation, Exploitation, and the Future of Financial Risk

In the rapidly digitizing global economy, fraud has emerged not merely as a persistent nuisance but as a transformative and persistently international risk. The convergence of digital payments, mobile banking, and artificial intelligence has enabled new efficiencies for consumers and businesses alike, but it has also created fertile ground for exploitation. In 2024, global losses…

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Militarised Masculinities

Written by Elisa Garbil – 28.04.2025 The global arms trade doesn’t just fuel warzones, it fuels inequality, exploitation, and violence against the most vulnerable and these risks can be observed internationally. While men and boys are often portrayed as the primary actors in conflict, it is women and girls who disproportionately bear the brunt of…

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The Challenges and Opportunities of International Expansion in 2025: Tariffs, Talent and Culture

In an increasingly interconnected world, businesses seeking international expansion face a landscape shaped by both opportunity and complexity. As we move through 2025, organisations must navigate evolving geopolitical tensions, shifting regulatory frameworks, and cultural nuances that can make or break their global strategies. From tariffs and trade barriers to talent acquisition and cultural adaptation, international…