The UN’s legitimacy, long upheld by the shadow of American dominance, now trembles as global conflicts multiply and US influence wanes. Much like the League of Nations before it, the UN risks irrelevance—not from lack of ideals, but from lack of enforcement power. As multipolarity returns, states once restrained grow bolder. The global order teeters, and the dream of collective peace dims. When everyone is a king, no one is.

It's been more than a week since the death of Queen Elisabeth II of the United Kingdom, and her funeral is right around the corner as I...

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.