Some people are comparing current times with the apocalypse. In ancient texts, apocalyptic messages cultivated endurance and encouragement through dire circumstances.
The rocky relationship between Russia and the West is on a knife edge. But simple dialogue and face-to-face discussions can go a long way to easing tensions.
Despite the cataclysmic risks of the Cold War, times have never been as dangerous as these since 1945. Freedom and the rule of law are both under threat.
Donald Trump’s election represents a new political order that is the culmination of existing developments worldwide. We need to come to grips with this new era.
Despite financial crises and political differences among these five emerging economies, the BRICS coalition is here to stay. And it may just change the world.