Global Affairs
A few years ago, I watched a documentary about how social media swayed an election halfway across the globe, and it hit me: technology isn’t just gadgets—it’s reshaping power itself. Launched on October 23, 2021, the TechCrunch Global Affairs Project dives into this very intersection, exploring how tech influences geopolitics, from AI-driven diplomacy to cybersecurity … Read more
I’ve always been that history buff who devours old books and documentaries, imagining what it was like to live through pivotal moments. During a trip to Europe a few years back, standing in Gutenberg’s printing museum in Mainz, Germany, I felt the weight of how one invention sparked the Renaissance. Discoveries like that don’t just … Read more
Growing up in a small Pakistani village, I’d sneak onto the roof with my cousin’s telescope, hunting for Jupiter’s moons under a starry sky. Those nights sparked a dream of humanity reaching beyond Earth, a vision now unfolding in 2025 with lunar bases, Mars missions, and private space ventures. The future of space exploration is … Read more
As a kid in rural Pakistan, I’d lie under a blanket of stars, clutching my uncle’s telescope, dreaming of astronauts and distant worlds. Those nights fueled my love for space exploration, a saga of human ingenuity that’s reshaped our understanding of the cosmos. From the first satellite to lunar landings and interstellar voyages, space missions … Read more
Lying on a rooftop in rural Pakistan, I’d stare at the Milky Way, dreaming of worlds beyond. My uncle, an amateur astronomer, once showed me Jupiter through his rickety telescope, sparking a lifelong fascination with space. That wonder drives a bigger question: Why explore space when Earth has so many problems? Space exploration isn’t just … Read more
As a kid in a small Pakistani village, I’d lie on the roof under a star-packed sky, imagining monsters hiding in the dark patches. Years later, at an astronomy talk, I learned those patches could hide black holes—cosmic beasts so strange they bend reality itself. The idea gripped me, and it’s no wonder black holes … Read more
I’ve always been that guy who drags friends out to dark fields on clear nights, pointing at the stars and wondering if someone’s looking back. A few years ago, during a road trip through the deserts of New Mexico, I stopped at a remote spot and lay on the car hood, staring at the Milky … Read more
When I was a college freshman, I stood at a crossroads, unsure if I wanted to dive into economics, history, or something bigger that tied it all together. That’s when I stumbled across Global Affairs, a degree that felt like a passport to understanding the world’s complexities—from climate agreements to trade wars. A Bachelor’s in … Read more
A Legacy of Excellence in International Relations King’s College London (KCL) stands as a beacon of academic prestige, particularly in the field of International Relations (IR). Founded in 1829, this venerable institution has carved out a reputation as one of the world’s top universities for studying global politics, diplomacy, and world affairs. Its consistent high … Read more
A New Era in Canadian Diplomacy On May 13, 2025, Anita Anand was sworn in as Canada’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs, marking a historic moment as the first woman of Hindu heritage to hold this role. With Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government facing a rapidly shifting global order, Anand steps into a position … Read more