At dawn in Switzerland, I read the alert: Charlie Kirk, 31, shot dead at a Utah Valley University event. This isn’t a verdict on his ideas; it’s a warning. A murder on a debate stage signals that words are losing to force. He built a career on argument; answering it with a bullet declares debate illegitimate. When speech is branded “violence,” real violence follows. Accept that trade and the liberal promise collapses into nihilism—and so, eventually, does civic peace.

Ethiopia’s journey toward democracy remains marred by its ethnic divides and authoritarian legacy. Though Mengistu’s fall in 1991 promised reform, deep-rooted mistrust and political domination continued. The Tigray War reflects this fragile state, as federal power clashes with regional defiance. Despite reforms, democracy in Ethiopia remains unconsolidated, undermined by violence, ethnic tension, and elite control.

New Labour’s 1997 rise marked a shift from Old Labour’s socialism and Thatcherite conservatism. Under Blair, it embraced the "Third Way"—a blend of market economics with social justice aims. Guided by managerial elites, New Labour expanded its voter base, redefined class politics, and emphasized inclusivity over redistribution. This centrist evolution transformed Labour into a modern, electable force—distinct from its ideological roots and political rivals.

In 1946, a proposal was made by the United States to develop a comprehensive plan for international regulation of atomic energy. The...