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  1. Alchemy of Development

    Clearing the Way The pursuit of happiness has been a central theme in the writings of moral philosophers and religious thinkers since antiquity. However, in the…

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  2. From Résistance to Liberté

    The parallels are striking. A leader determined to fight for the moral dignity of his people and the survival of his nation refuses to accept surrender…

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  3. Stand for truth!

    Washington’s capitulation to Moscow has caused me sleepless nights this week. I toss and turn as I wonder what is happening at that very moment to…

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  4. Was Jesus a Conservative?

    As I entered the large auditorium in Kyiv last month where the Faith and Freedom Forum was about to start, my feelings of apprehension began to…

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  5. The United Nations (U.N.) at 81

    A Transformed United Nations is Needed More than Ever to Address 21 st Century Challenges Kamal Malhotra September 1, 2026 History and Context It is timely…

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  6. Five years of keeping Southasian hope alive

    Marking half a decade of cross-border solidarity, the Southasia Peace Action Network’s recent anniversary event highlighted the region’s enduring resilience, the urgent challenges faced by Gen…

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  7. Former UN expert: Vietnam’s human rights record should be holistically assessed

    VOV.VN – The prominent outcomes in Vietnam’s socio-economic development represent achievements worthy of international recognition. However, to fully honor its international commitments, the country must continue…

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  8. European Evangelicals Draw A Clear Distinction From Their American Counterparts

    (ANALYSIS) The European Evangelical Alliance, which represents some 23 million evangelical Christians on the continent, recently released an important report “European Evangelicals in Public Life: Our…

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  9. Book Review – Towards Hope by Eleanor Nesbitt

    Towards Hope by Eleanor Nesbitt Universe Press 2026 Wendy Dossett This new volume of poetry, by respected scholar of Sikhi and well-known Quaker, Eleanor Nesbitt, offers…

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  10. Speaking truth to power

    Recent protests in Ukraine against government decisions affecting key anti-corruption and defence institutions may look like dangerous dissent undermining national unity and the war effort. In…

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