Peace begins in the mind. Explore the psychology and neuroscience behind conflict and reconciliation—why empathy, forgiveness, and trust beat aggression—and learn practical language, speaking tools, and writing techniques to build peace where you live.
War drains treasuries; peace fills them. This deep dive shows how stability boosts trade, investment, innovation, and human capital—and offers practical language, speaking tips, and a writing clinic to turn insight into action.
If everyone says they want peace, why is war so common? This deep dive traces the incentives—from industry and politics to identity and media—that profit from conflict, and shows how to redesign them so peace can compete and win.
Bombs destroy cities; lies destroy trust. This deep dive explains how disinformation spreads, why it’s so persuasive, and practical ways communities and individuals can build resilience—plus a full language, speaking, and writing workshop.
From the 1914 Christmas Truce to humanitarian corridors and local deals, this deep dive explores extraordinary moments when war stopped—briefly—and humanity took over. Learn the language, the lessons, and the craft of turning pauses into lasting peace.
Leaders often claim war is “the price of peace.” This in-depth analysis tests that idea across empires, world wars, and modern conflicts—and shows what actually makes peace last.
Explore Spartacus’ uprising and its profound lessons on the importance of peace and the futility of war. Discover how history teaches us the value of understanding and striving for peace.
Explore the vital role of women in peacebuilding and gender equality in fostering global harmony. Learn how empowering women contributes to sustainable peace efforts and the futility of war.
Explore the surprising story of the Helsinki Accords, a diplomatic agreement that eased Cold War tensions against all odds. Discover how it proved peace is always possible, even in the most hostile environments.
Explore the Teutoburg Forest massacre, a Roman defeat that echoes through history. Discover the true cost of war and the enduring importance of striving for peace, even against all odds.
Discover the groundbreaking solutions changing how we fight global poverty. Learn about microfinance, Universal Basic Income (UBI), and mobile money—unconventional tools that empower, not just aid.
Enhance your listening skills for international exams with this advanced listening practice. Hear a report on how climate change impacts farmers and test your comprehension with 10 questions.
We romanticize the starving artist myth, but is it a creative truth or a convenient lie? This article dismantles the idea that hardship fuels great art, exploring how the cognitive tax of true scarcity can kill inspiration. Discover why a safety net, not suffering, might be the true key to unlocking our world’s greatest creative potential.
Why do poor countries stay poor? Explore the systemic reasons, from colonialism’s economic legacy and unfair trade rules to debt traps, and discover how the global economy can perpetuate poverty.
Sharpen your English listening skills for international exams with this advanced practice test. Listen to a powerful speech on child poverty and answer 10 challenging comprehension questions.
How do words like “handout” versus “lifeline” shape our reality? This article explores the subtle grammar of judgment we use when discussing poverty, revealing how our vocabulary can build invisible walls of stigma. Discover how the connection between language and poverty impacts perception and policy, and ask yourself: if we changed our words, could we change our world?
