Friedrich Merz assumes the German chancellorship with weak support, highlighting a fractured political landscape. His government faces challenges from the rising Alternative für Germany (AfD), a party labeled as right-wing extremist. Merz's fragile coalition may struggle to implement necessary...
Mani, a 3rd-century prophet, emphasized the conflict between good and evil, leading to the derogatory concept of Manichaeism. The text critiques both Manichean simplism and relativism in addressing moral issues, suggesting the need for nuanced ethical discernment. It highlights...
The conclave in Rome has elected Robert Francis Prevost as the new Pope, Leo XIV, marking a significant moment as the first North American pontiff. His leadership reflects a need for balance in global Catholicism and adapts to modern...
The post discusses the implications of Trump's administration on American nativism and exceptionalism, emphasizing his exclusionary approach towards immigration and economic protectionism. It argues that Trump's era represents a superficial change rather than a true revolutionary shift, highlighting the...
This content features a speech analyzing the U.S.-China trade war, addressing its economic effects on American households, China's role, and global trade implications. Additionally, political scientist Ian Bremmer discusses the first 100 days of the second Trump administration, exploring...
Europe is not a monolithic entity, consisting of 44 distinct countries with varied languages, cultures, and historical conflicts. As the U.S. reassesses its security guarantees for Europe, this complexity raises vital questions about Europe's identity and coherence in the...
映画『Perfect Days』は、主人公・平山の日常を通じて「今」の重要性を探求し、喜びや沈黙の価値を描いています。脚本は独特な詩的表現を持ち、観客に深い存在論的思考を促します。監督はヴィム・ヴェンダースで、日本文化に根ざした作品です。