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State-by-state breakdown of homicide statistics in the U.S. from 1965 to 2023

Here’s a detailed state-by-state breakdown of homicide statistics in the U.S. from 1965 to 2023, including total homicides, clearance rates, and estimated unsolved cases, as reported by Project: Cold Case: Here’s a pie chart illustrating the estimated distribution of solved versus unsolved homicide cases in the U.S. from 1965 to 2023. The estimate assumes a […]

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Where Merit Still Matters More Than Metadata in 2025

Merit vs. Metadata: Where Performance Still Rules In an era of rising identity politics, DEI initiatives, and institutional focus on “inclusion metrics,” many professionals are asking: where does actual merit still matter more than demographic metadata like race, gender, or identity category?   The answer isn’t simple—it depends on the industry, the region, and whether

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Unrecognized Territories: Frozen Conflicts in the Post-Soviet Space

The post-Soviet landscape is dotted with breakaway regions, often caught in frozen conflicts where **territorial sovereignty** and **international recognition** are continuously contested. Some of the most notable examples are: South Ossetia: A region that declared independence from Georgia after the 2008 war, now largely under Russian control and recognized by only a few states like

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A Shifting Europe: Fico, Sovereignty, & the Multipolar Turn

Robert Fico’s Slovakia has become a lightning rod in EU politics, voicing a growing resistance to what many view as a Western-dominated unipolar order. ⚖️ What Makes Fico Different? Opposes arms shipments to Ukraine Demands peace negotiations over escalation Criticizes sanctions on Russia that hurt Slovak interests Promotes national sovereignty and strategic neutrality 🌍 A

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