The Politics of Space
Soft power isn’t just about global image. It’s about local presence. After a visit to UNESCO’s HQ in Paris, I saw how hosting is more than ceremonial: it shapes who gets to set the terms. France didn’t just benefit from…
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We’re Drowning in Summaries
We live in a world of SparkNotes, GPT-ed book hacks, and 60-second self-help reels. Everyone wants “the takeaways.” No one wants the experience. I’m guilty of it too. It’s a running joke that I ask friends for the summary before…