The New Global Order

As the 2024 election approaches, Pennsylvania remains one of the most pivotal swing states, where its diverse demographic and economic landscape could once again decide the presidency. The state's history as a political battleground is solidified through landmark elections, electoral shifts and demographic changes, in which both parties continuously adapt strategies to secure its 19 electoral votes.

Philippine Offshore Gambling Operators (POGO) have shaken the Philippines' perception of its internal security amid allegations of linked violent crimes and espionage. For several months the ongoing situation created more questions than any of the country's officials can answer. Such issues have led to calls to raise it as a national security threat. However, security agencies refuse to do so despite the issue's overwhelming severity.

The far-right populist Freedom Party of Austria has won the general elections. Though, it does not necessarily mean that the FPO will head towards forming the government, its victory in elections suggest that it has been successful in spreading its anti-immigration, xenophobic, anti-EU rhetoric among its population.

The erosion of democracy in Peru has reached critical levels, propelled by controversial legislative measures and governance marked by unprecedented unpopularity. The recent amendments to the constitution, including the reinstatement of a bicameral Congress against overwhelming public rejection, underscore a widening disconnect between elected officials and the electorate. Moreover, the repeal of crucial measures aimed at combating illegal mining highlights a dangerous trend favoring organized crime over environmental and public safety concerns. As thousands of Peruvians seek refuge abroad amid economic downturns and rising insecurity, the urgency for profound political and constitutional reforms cannot be overstated. The international community must play a pivotal role in supporting free and fair elections, ensuring the independence of electoral and judicial institutions, and fostering inclusive dialogue among diverse social sectors. Only through concerted efforts can Peru regain its democratic footing and prevent further turmoil that threatens to destabilize the nation.

In June 2024, Bolivia faced a dramatic yet unsuccessful coup attempt led by General Juan José Zúñiga, exposing deep fractures within the nation's political landscape. This event highlighted the ongoing rivalry between President Luis Arce and former President Evo Morales, intensifying internal divisions within the ruling Movimiento al Socialismo (MAS) party. As Bolivia approaches the critical 2025 elections, the country grapples with severe economic challenges, including high inflation, a shortage of US dollars, and declining natural gas production. These economic hardships, coupled with political instability, raise critical questions about Bolivia’s future. Will MAS reconcile its internal differences to present a unified front, or will internal conflicts pave the way for the right-wing opposition to regain power? The ability of Bolivia's leadership to address these challenges will be crucial in determining the nation's trajectory towards stability and prosperity.

After the Israeli ground invasion of Lebanon and the retaliatory airstrikes by Iran, the region seems more than ever on the verge of fallout. Israel keeps switching its targets while increasingly engaging in the conflict, always winning battles but never truly finishing the war. It seems stuck in a series of Pyrrhic victories: they inflict such a devastating toll on the victor that any true sense of achievement is denied and long-term progress is irreparably damaged. There is no strategy, only one goal: survival, at every cost. Is the Israeli attempt to eliminate and make a clean slate of every enemy -which it's not even realistic- really enough to finally be reassured? Will Israel ever truly stop fighting? And how can the total destruction of everything around create solid foundations for the future?