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BRICS Winning terrain ?

BRICS Winning terrain ?

The Old World Order in Review eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 7 juli 2025–The old world order has come to an end and it is up to the BRICS countries to make proposals for a new one during the summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This is according to Brazilian foreign affairs government advisor Celso Amorim in an…
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🧬 Birth Certificates, Sovereignty & the 1776 Constitution

Could a Return to the Roots Rewrite Our Legal Identity? eyesonguyana Amsterdam, July 5th, 2025 – In the shadow of Donald Trump’s July 4th declaration to revive the original Constitution of 1776, a wave of speculation has surged across alternative media and sovereignty circles. Among the most controversial questions: Could this move dismantle the legal…
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U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive for the "Salute to America" event during Fourth of July Independence Day celebrations at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington

🇺🇸 Back to 1776: Trump’s Constitutional Gambit and the Quest for a Freer America

eyesonguyana On July 4th, amid fireworks and patriotic fervor, Donald Trump reignited a bold idea: returning to the original Constitution of 1776. His message, wrapped in nostalgia and defiance, struck a chord with those who believe America has strayed from its founding principles. But what does this really mean—and could it usher in a new…
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When AI Overshadows the Media: Who Really Benefits?

When AI Overshadows the Media: Who Really Benefits?

Opinion By Anton JieSamFoek The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) marks a quiet earthquake in the media industry. Articles are written faster and cheaper than ever. Images appear on command. Voices echo out of nowhere. The technology is impressive — and dangerous in its confidence. AI sounds like it knows what it’s talking about. It uses language…
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The Magic of Macondo 

and other stories from Latin and South America eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, June 13th 2025–While I sit quietly at lunch in the hotel somewhere in Northern Colombia, waiting for inspiration for a story about Venezuelan refugees who often cross from here to Aruba and Curaçao to escape the regime of first Hugo Chávez and now Mr. Maduro,…
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The whole world is turning back. 

Democracy under pressure, autocracy on the rise O P I N I O N Anton JieSamFoek In the 1990s it still seemed self-evident: democracy would triumph. The Cold War was over, dictatorships fell like dominoes, and elections became the new normal worldwide. But that hope is outdated today. According to research institutions like the V-Dem Institute and Freedom House, we now…
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Cybercriminals Hijack Gaming & Social Ads to Mimic Booking.com—Stay Alert!

Cybercriminals Hijack Gaming & Social Ads to Mimic Booking.com—Stay Alert!

Cybercriminals have started a campaign of redirecting links placed on gaming sites and social media—and as sponsored ads—that lead to fake websites posing as Booking.com.  According to Malwarebytes research, 40% of people book travel through a general online search, creating a lot of opportunities for scammers. The first signs of the campaign showed up mid-May 2025 and the…
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BRICS and the Quest for Peace in Ukraine

Diverging Paths: Lula and Macron’s Stances on Ukraine eyesonguyana Amsterdam, June, 8th, 2025 – During his visit to Paris, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva reaffirmed his support for a peace initiative jointly proposed by China and Brazil to mediate the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The six-point plan, which calls for non-escalation, humanitarian…
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AI vs. Human Intelligence in Media & Communication: A Synergistic Future

AI vs. Human Intelligence in Media & Communication

A Synergistic Future eyesonguyana The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the media and communication landscape has sparked heated debates, with skeptics like Sabine Zetteler questioning whether AI-generated content carries the depth, nuance, and personality that make human-authored works compelling. While some fear AI-driven content may be soulless or formulaic, dismissing it outright would be…
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The Big Digital Divide Decides

Suriname in a World of Data eyesonsuriname Our world is transforming at a dizzying pace. Change has always been a given, a constant, when it comes to human societies. But the pace at which these changes occur is increasing with each passing day.  Unquestionably, the digital revolution acts like a giant booster rocket mounted on…
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