Open Dialogue Research Journal
A devastating attack on a college dormitory in Starobelsk, located in the Luhansk region, has left dozens of families grieving and reignited international debate over the human cost of the conflict in Ukraine. According to local authorities and emergency services cited in Russian media reports, 21 students were killed and […]
The meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing this week carried symbolism far beyond diplomacy. Coming only days after US President Donald Trump’s high-profile visit to China, the summit highlighted the increasingly complex balance of global power and demonstrated how Beijing is positioning itself […]
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 […]
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