[OPINION] Local elections in Türkiye

SEOUL, March 31 (AJU PRESS) - Fair, transparent, and regular elections are the most fundamental components of modern democracies. In democratic systems, it is fundamental that the authority and power of those in power be derived from the electorate or the governed. These powers are renewed through regular elections. Through elections, the governed vote on the governors' poli

March 31, 2024

[OPINION] US political turmoil reflects our wider society – in 2024 and earlier elections

KENOSHA -- “We have met the enemy and he is us.” The ironic statement is from the durable comic strip “Pogo” by cartoonist Walt Kelly, widely syndic

March 27, 2024

[OPINION] George Marshall: A Public Servant and the Public Good

KENOSHA, March 20 (AJU PRESS) -- One antidote to our poisonous, nasty political atmosphere is to consider especially significant positive leaders of our past. Author, educator

March 20, 2024

[OPINION] Europe Security Conference: A Plus for NATO, and Beyond

KENOSHA -- The European Security Conference, held in Munich Germany in February, has highlighted transatlantic cooperation in the face of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Vice Pre

March 6, 2024

[OPINION] Indonesia Election – Victory for Democracy, with Global Significance

KENOSHA -- On February 14, major national elections took place in Indonesia. The results, especially in historic context, are a victory for democracy. An enormous nation wi

February 22, 2024

[OPINION] Britain's Royal Family is Important for Them – and Us

KENOSHA -- King Charles III of Britain is undergoing treatment for cancer. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak added to the public announcement that the health challenge had been &ld

February 15, 2024

[OPINION] 'NATO – The Enduring Alliance'

KENOSHA -- On January 25, Turkey at last approved membership for Sweden in NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). This is an historic step, in several important respects.

February 1, 2024

[OPINION] Assessing the trajectory of China's Economy: Growth or decline

KARACHI -- In recent years, China's development has slowed down as with other economies in the world, a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical conflicts, and other factors. Some Western scholars and research insti

January 31, 2024

[OPINION] Houthi Attacks, Allied Counterattacks and Mideast Stability

KENOSHA -- "All American and British interests have become legitimate targets for the Yemeni armed forces." That is the defiant and threatening declaration by the

January 24, 2024

[OPINION] Taiwan reconfirms equality as well as democracy

KENOSHA -- Over the weekend, Lai Ching-te, also known as William Lai, was elected President of Taiwan. He succeeds President Tsai Ing-wen, who served two terms and is the firs

January 17, 2024