Open Dialogue Research Journal
Cuba is facing one of the most severe crises in its modern history. A dramatic shortage of oil, combined with mounting pressure from the United States, has pushed the Caribbean nation toward economic paralysis and growing social unrest. With fuel reserves nearly exhausted, repeated nationwide blackouts, and shortages affecting nearly […]
The global consequences of war are rarely confined to battlefields. In 2026, the conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel has triggered a humanitarian emergency far beyond the Middle East. One of the most critical flashpoints is the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow but strategically vital shipping route through […]
Sweden, long known for its environmental consciousness and ambitious climate goals, is entering a new chapter in its energy strategy. The country’s government has made clear that nuclear power is no longer viewed as a legacy technology from the past, but as an essential pillar of the future. Faced with […]
King Charles III’s recent state visit to the United States has drawn widespread attention, not merely because of royal ceremony or historic tradition, but because it took place during one of the most politically tense moments in recent Anglo-American relations. Intended as a gesture of friendship and a celebration of […]
For years, the United States has paid some of the highest medicine prices in the world, while many European countries have relied on centralized negotiations and public health systems to secure lower costs. Former President Donald Trump sought to challenge that imbalance through a policy concept often described as “most-favored […]
Nearly fifty days of conflict linked to the Iran war have produced one of the most severe energy disruptions in modern history, removing more than $50 billion worth of crude oil from global markets and sending shockwaves through economies worldwide. What began as a geopolitical confrontation at the end of […]
In a move that could significantly reshape the future of mental health treatment in the United States, President Donald Trump signed an executive order designed to accelerate access to psychedelic-based therapies. The order focuses particularly on ibogaine, a psychoactive substance derived from an African shrub that some researchers and veterans’ […]
After nearly seven weeks of intense conflict, cautious optimism is emerging that a deal to end the Iran war may be within reach. Diplomatic efforts, particularly those led by Pakistan, appear to have made meaningful progress in addressing some of the most difficult issues that have stalled negotiations. However, despite […]
The aftermath of Slovenia’s tightly contested parliamentary election has plunged the country into a familiar yet increasingly complex political scenario: coalition negotiations under pressure. Prime Minister Robert Golob now faces the difficult task of forming a government in a fragmented parliament, while simultaneously addressing a looming economic crisis fueled by […]
On April 12, 2026, Hungary will head to the polls for what is arguably the most consequential European election of the year. For the first time in sixteen years, the air in Budapest doesn’t just smell of goulash and spring; it smells of genuine political uncertainty. Viktor Orbán – the man […]
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