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Fair Observer | FO° | Global | Independent | Debate @myfairobserver.bsky.social · Jul 31

Fernando Carvajal cuts through the silence on Sudan’s suffering. The world has failed to act. Read more
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The Cost of Silence: Why Global Inaction Is Betraying the People of Sudan

After three years of civil war in Sudan between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces military groups, with both...

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Fair Observer | FO° | Global | Independent | Debate @myfairobserver.bsky.social · Jul 18

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THE STORY OF WORLD WAR II

On the 80th anniversary of the beginning of World War II, we look at the story of this tragic conflict. Barely 21 years after the end of World War I, a bloodier war broke out and ended with the use of...

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Fair Observer | FO° | Global | Independent | Debate @myfairobserver.bsky.social · Jul 18

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THE STORY OF WORLD WAR II

On the 80th anniversary of the beginning of World War II, we look at the story of this tragic conflict. Barely 21 years after the end of World War I, a bloodier war broke out and ended with the use of...

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Fair Observer | FO° | Global | Independent | Debate @myfairobserver.bsky.social · Jul 18

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Anyone a history buff? Here are timelines! #timelines #FOtimelines

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Fair Observer | FO° | Global | Independent | Debate @myfairobserver.bsky.social · Jul 17

Afghanistan is collapsing under Taliban rule.
Former Afghan diplomat Ashraf Haidari makes a bold case: the US must reengage—through diplomacy, not force—to protect both Afghan lives and global stability.
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#Afghanistan #Peacebuilding #USleadership #AshrafHaidari

The United States Must Reclaim Afghanistan to Protect Its Interests

The Taliban took control of Afghanistan in August 2021 after the collapse of the elected government and the withdrawal of foreign troops.

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Fair Observer | FO° | Global | Independent | Debate @myfairobserver.bsky.social · Jul 15

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Fair Observer | FO° | Global | Independent | Debate @myfairobserver.bsky.social · Jul 12

#Pharma giants shift U.S. profits offshore and dodge taxes — all while costing Treasury billions. Brad Setser’s eye-opening analysis calls for urgent reforms. It’s time Big Pharma pays its share and secures our supply chains. #TaxReform #DrugPolicy
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Merck Faces Pressure Over Global Tax Practices

Merck & Co., one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, faces growing pressure from investors and governments over its global tax practices.

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Fair Observer | FO° | Global | Independent | Debate @myfairobserver.bsky.social · Jul 8

Billionaires aren’t just funding candidates — they’re trying to define what democracy looks like in NYC.
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#NYCPolitics #Democracy #CampaignFinance #ZohranMamdani #FairObserver

Billionaires Line Up to Save New York from Democracy

Billionaire Bill Ackman’s panic over a progressive political upset in New York reflects the priorities of a system where money, not governance, defines politics.

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Fair Observer | FO° | Global | Independent | Debate @myfairobserver.bsky.social · Jul 8

Israel’s Rising Lion and the U.S.’s Midnight Hammer mark a new level in deterrence—blows aimed at dismantling Iran's nuclear program and its regime. But with only temporary delays claimed and the risk of escalation, was this gamble worth it? www.fairobserver.com/world-news/o... #Iran #strategy

Operation Rising Lion to Midnight Hammer: Why the US and Israel are Gambling with Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions

Israel’s Operation Rising Lion and the US’ Midnight Hammer mark a dangerous shift from delaying Iran’s nuclear program to paralyzing it.

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Fair Observer | FO° | Global | Independent | Debate @myfairobserver.bsky.social · Jul 6

Christopher Roper Schell examines the tension between Zohran Mamdani’s elite background and his radical socialism—with nuanced historical context. A thought-provoking dive into identity and politics. www.fairobserver.com/politics/zoh... #NYCPolitics #Socialism #FairObserver #Mamdani

Zohran Mamdani: Hypocrisy, Socialism and the Danger of Elitist Politics

Zohran Mamdani, son of elite parents and raised in privilege, champions socialist policies while enjoying capitalist comforts.

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Fair Observer | FO° | Global | Independent | Debate @myfairobserver.bsky.social · Jul 6

AI may outperform us in routine work,
not in curiosity or creativity.
Patrick Meyer argues we must move from test‑focused schooling to personal growth‑centered education that nurtures long‑term interests and human potential.
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#education #AI #learning #community

Personal Growth Over Productivity: AI Makes Current Education Obsolete

With AI and automation outpacing humans in many career fields, people may no longer need to work to survive.

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Fair Observer | FO° | Global | Independent | Debate @myfairobserver.bsky.social · Jul 4

Is US healthcare broken beyond repair?
Watch FO° Talks with Roberta Campani and Sofia Hamilton on cost, politics & polarization in America’s healthcare system.
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#Healthcare #FOTalks #USPolitics #HealthJustice

Is US Healthcare costlier, politicized and polarized more than ever? | FO° Talks

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Fair Observer | FO° | Global | Independent | Debate @myfairobserver.bsky.social · Jul 4

William Hartung cuts through the noise: “Feeding the Warfare State: We Lose, the Weapon Makers Win.” A sharp indictment of how ever-expanding defense budgets shift value from people to profiteers. Citizens: it’s time to rethink priorities.
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Feeding the Warfare State: We Lose, the Weapon Makers Win

US President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” has passed the US Senate. This horrid bill aims to slash $1.7 trillion from...

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Fair Observer | FO° | Global | Independent | Debate @myfairobserver.bsky.social · Jul 4

Jamie Leung dives into how influencers make everyday products culturally viral—fuelled by emotion and exclusivity. But what’s the cost? Overconsumption and environmental damage. Reflect before you buy. #Culture #EthicalConsumption
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The Anatomy of a Viral Trend

Aesthetic trends driven by influencers seamlessly embed advertising into daily life, so the marketing seems less transactional.

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Fair Observer | FO° | Global | Independent | Debate @myfairobserver.bsky.social · Jun 30

From 4 generations and 4 continents, we come together to ask better questions.
Conflict isn’t a problem—it’s how we grow. 3000 authors, 90 countries. Fair Observer: Where global minds meet.
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A landscape with people walking and interacting, dry land with some shrubs in a southern atmosphere with beautiful blue sky, sparse clouds. People all walk in the same direction towards the right side of the image. Could be a tourists' site. And, it is, it's in the Valle dei Templi in Sicily- photo courtesy of R.C.

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IDM Vienna @idmvienna.bsky.social · Jun 30

🔹 @sschaeffer.bsky.social and Péter Techet as speakers at the @recetvienna.bsky.social Festival of History and Social Sciences;

🔸 @sschaeffer.bsky.social and @malwinatalik.bsky.social contributed an article for @myfairobserver.bsky.social on Russian Influence in CEE;
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Fair Observer | FO° | Global | Independent | Debate @myfairobserver.bsky.social · Jun 29

Syria’s post-war calm is breaking down. In a sharp analysis, Fernando Carvajal reveals how militias and foreign actors are dragging the country back into conflict.
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#Syria #Geopolitics #CitizenJournalism

Tensions Break Out Across Syria As Promising Honeymoon Wanes

The HTS government in Syria struggles to maintain its influence. Sectarian and ethnic conflict has erupted across the country as jihadist...

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Fair Observer | FO° | Global | Independent | Debate @myfairobserver.bsky.social · Jun 28

Karol Nawrocki steps into #Poland's presidency amid deep social and political division—between nationalist and pro-EU camps. Can he unite the country? A pivotal moment for Poland's future. By Mikołaj Tomasz Słowański fairobserver.com/politics/kar... #geolopolitics #analysis

Karol Nawrocki Becomes President in a Divided Poland

Karol Nawrocki narrowly won Poland’s 2025 presidential election after voters turned against Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s government

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Roberta Artemisia @robertaartemisia.bsky.social · May 27

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Trojan Women: How Epic Theater Exposes 2,500 Years of Brutality

Athenian playwrights and modern productions use theater to confront war. Euripides' Trojan Women shows how war crushes...

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Fair Observer | FO° | Global | Independent | Debate @myfairobserver.bsky.social · Jun 26

The myth of Andrew Tate’s massive influence? 🌐 New Fair Observer analysis shows it’s overstated. Let's focus on media amplification over sensationalism. #MediaLiteracy #OnlineInfluence fairobserver.com/world-news/m... ‪@elliscashmore.bsky.social‬

The Foreign Policy Game: Cruz Talks, Carlson Scores

Tucker Carlson’s two-hour interview with Ted Cruz turned out to be both more entertaining and thought-provoking than Cruz himself may have been expecting.

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Fair Observer | FO° | Global | Independent | Debate @myfairobserver.bsky.social · Jun 25

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Fair Observer | FO° | Global | Independent | Debate @myfairobserver.bsky.social · Jun 25

Kanwal Sibal (fmr. Foreign Secretary of India) and Vikram ChatGPT said:
Trump’s misreading of Pakistan’s terror strategy risks damaging India–US ties. Undermining trust has long-term costs.
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#India #US #Geopolitics

Donald Trump Damages India–US Ties by Misjudging Pakistan’s Terror Strategy

Trump responded to a Pakistan-backed terrorist attack in India by avoiding any mention of Pakistan’s role. He then claimed credit for...

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Fair Observer | FO° | Global | Independent | Debate @myfairobserver.bsky.social · Jun 25

“A lie that has plunged the world into WWIII”
What if the real threat wasn’t AI… but the narratives we build around it?

This piece flips the script on geopolitics. Peter Isackson
#ThinkForYourself #FairObserver #AIethics #NarrativeWarfare #CitizenJournalism

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Outside the Box: ChatGPT Examines a Lie That Has Plunged the World into WWIII

In “Outside the Box,” I interrogate ChatGPT to better understand how AI “reasons.” It’s like a conversation with an intelligent friend...

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