Guns, Gangs, and the Illusion of Security
by Lilian Elochukwu Terna-Ayua The 5th of February saw the expiration of the New START treaty between the United States and Russia. For the …
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When Data Stays on the Shelf: Why Organizations Collect but Rarely Apply Evidence
by Ivan Munguongeyo Across humanitarian and development organizations, enormous amounts of data are collected every year. Call it baseline s …
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My Many Dreams are in Many Languages
by Jasmine Koria My name is Jasmine, which in Anglicized Mandarin is mo li hua. I learned this on a recent visit to China, a few years after …
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The Strategic Dilemma of Cyprus in the Eastern Mediterranean
by Katerina Panagi The geographic fate of Cyprus has always been its most potent double-edged sword. Situated at the maritime crossroads of …
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Read moreFrom Echoes to Impact: How Young People Are Leading Climate Action in Asia
July 17by Muskaan Anand, Asia Regional Representative, Commonwealth Youth Council The youth of Asia are no …
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Read moreThe Illusion of Accountability: Why Sacking Corrupt Officials is Not Enough
July 17by Immanuel Mwendwa Kiilu Corruption scandals in Kenya have become an all-too-familiar spectacle, wh …
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Read moreThe Art of “Hidden Juggling”: Navigating Identity and Authenticity in Every Space
July 13by Nafeesah Ahmed-Adedoja As the red, yellow and blue paint covered the bright green grass that was …
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Read moreSylvester Mtenga: A Young Commonwealth Voice Exploring Tech, Writing, and Impact
July 6by Sameer Kumar Misra & Aditi Chhotaray Sylvester Stephen Mtenga a young person who grew up in D …
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Read moreYou Can’t Afford a Child Just Because You Can Make One
July 6by Similoluwa Ifedayo Sometime this month, on my way home, something cracked in me. I saw a boy—mayb …
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Read moreWhen Womanhood becomes a Battlefield and a Crime
July 6by Joyce Wachau Chege Yesterday was June 25. It was just a few hours ago, I keep telling myself, ove …
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