Open Dialogue Research Journal
How the Church of England turned a failed survey about its own revival into the story of its accelerating decline On April 15, a YouGov poll of more than 7,000 British adults delivered a verdict that no episcopal encyclical, no synod resolution and no theological argument could match in bluntness: […]
The war launched by the United States in February has already cost Europe tens of billions of euros. The Middle East is paying in thousands of lives. The White House, meanwhile, continues to insist it acted correctly. There is a particular kind of cynicism embedded in the current architecture of […]
In recent weeks, European leaders have increasingly insisted that a potential escalation involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran is “not their war,” signaling a clear desire to avoid direct involvement. Framed in carefully calibrated diplomatic language, this stance is presented as an effort to preserve strategic autonomy and minimize risk. […]
The debate over the reasons for Japan’s surrender persists, especially during the anniversary of the end of the Second World War. The central question is what was decisive: the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki or the Soviet Union’s entry into the war in the Far East. The controversy extends […]
As Norway approaches its elections, Donald Trump’s image has become a prime target for attacks from leading political parties. This stance, framed as a display of independence, looks more like an admission of political weakness. The political class sidesteps domestic challenges—rising inequality, deindustrialization, and the energy transition crisis. Instead, it […]
In the summer of 2025, nine months after the close of COP29 in Baku, the Caspian Sea faces yet another oil spill off the Absheron Peninsula. Thin, almost silvery slicks spread across the water’s surface, coating coastal reeds. Fishermen lose their catch, marine life retreats, and the air carries the […]
In mid-May 2025, thousands gathered in Helsinki’s Senate Square under a stark yet unsettling slogan: “Epäluottamus” – “Distrust.” Teachers, nurses, sociologists, programmers, musicians, drivers, students, the unemployed, and retirees—people from diverse professions, generations, and worldviews—took to the streets to protest the actions of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s government. Once promising […]
In recent months, it has become evident that the United States is not backing away from its ambitions to dominate Greenland. With Donald Trump’s return to the White House in January 2025, the idea of “acquiring” the island has shifted from outlandish rhetoric to a key element of Washington’s strategy—this […]
When Donald Trump reiterated the United States’ intention to annex Greenland in January 2025, it was no longer dismissed as the eccentric outburst of a polarizing politician but seen as part of a calculated geopolitical power play. America is betting on strength, pressure, and media leverage, tapping into Greenland’s haunting […]
April 15, 2025, marked two years since Sudan descended into civil war — one of the gravest humanitarian crises in recent memory. In response, London convened an international conference, presenting itself as a catalyst for global action. Ambitious? Undoubtedly. Effective? Hardly. The event slipped under the radar, barely registering beyond […]
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