The mismatch between the idea of an energy transition and outdated infrastructure, unequal investment, and strong dependence on fossil fuels constitute major barriers to achieving a sustainable global energy system in the short term. Below, we highlight some of the key limitations to sustainability.

The Military Parade in Beijing should not be interpreted merely as a military demonstration, but as an act of strategic communication in the international arena. Xi Jinping used the event to reinforce three central messages: (1) the historical legitimacy of China as a victor of World War II; (2) the technological-military advances that place it in a position to rival the United States; (3) the consolidation of a cooperation axis with countries challenging the liberal int

In today’s global landscape, human tragedies are often narrated selectively. Lives from “distant” countries are usually left out of media and political focus, as philosopher Judith Butler pointed out when reflecting on the unequal attribution of “grievability” to victims. Only those who fit the dominant framework—“Western,” Christian, or strategically useful lives—are presented as worthy of compassion, while other deaths remain silenced. 

On June 22, 2025, the United States, under the leadership of Donald Trump, launched direct attacks on three major Iranian nuclear facilities — Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. The American president described the offensive as a "spectacular success," claiming that the targets were “completely obliterated.” This action represents a critical escalation in the war between Israel and Iran, marking the direct entry of the U.S. into the conflict, and reignites deep questions about the