The 21st century is entering a decisive phase — one that will determine whether humanity descends into authoritarianism or rises toward a cooperative, peaceful future.
The wars in Ukraine and Gaza have shaken the world and revealed the failures of old institutions to bring peace. Instead of resolution, we see endless cycles of violence, propaganda, and division.
Russia is witnessing a striking ideological shift: the rehabilitation of Joseph Stalin. Under President Vladimir Putin, Stalin’s image has returned to public life through statues, commemorations, and narratives of national greatness that gloss over the terror of his rule.