Global Security

In a move that has sent ripples through the scientific community, the Trump administration’s proposed 2026 budget seeks to slash NASA’s funding by approximately 24%, reducing it from $24.8 billion to $18.8 billion. This significant reduction threatens to derail several key programs, most notably the Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission, while paradoxically aiming to accelerate […]

Ronald Reagan, in one of his final speeches as president, reflected on the unique character of the United States and its relationship to the rest of the world. He shared, “A man wrote me and said: ‘You can go to live in France, but you cannot become a Frenchman. You can go to live in

In the imagined future of Star Trek, April 5, 2063, marks a moment of profound transformation: humanity’s first contact with an alien species. On this date, Zefram Cochrane’s successful warp flight attracts the attention of a Vulcan survey vessel, initiating a diplomatic encounter that fundamentally alters Earth’s place in the cosmos. Celebrated annually by Star

In 2025, global security is no longer a distant concern for policymakers alone: it has become a deeply personal and omnipresent dimension of daily life, shaping everything from food prices to digital freedoms. Traditionally understood in terms of military power and deterrence, security has expanded to encompass climate resilience, cyber integrity, public health, and human

World Glaciers Day: A Frozen Warning from Eyjafjallajökull March 22 marks World Glaciers Day, a moment to reflect on the silent, majestic giants that have sustained life on Earth for millennia and are now retreating at an alarming pace. Glaciers are more than breathtaking landscapes; they are the world’s largest freshwater reservoirs, crucial regulators of

The expansion of private enterprises in space exploration and utilization marks a pivotal shift from the traditionally state-dominated space race to a more complex, multifaceted arena. Companies like SpaceX, Blue Origin, and others are revolutionizing access to space and reshaping the geopolitical landscape above Earth. This blog delves into the critical role private enterprises play

For most of my life, I never felt the need to celebrate International Women’s Day. I always thought it was strange that women had just one day a year to be recognized. If women are equal, why should they need a designated day? Shouldn’t they be celebrated every day? I never identified as a feminist