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2023
Long Read
Chapter 1: Transcending the Moon, a Democratic Encounter
The first chapter will take you on a journey to discover a utopia where war is abolished and where facts are sacred. But the encounter will raise more questions than answers, as it challenges our understanding of war, humanity, and the future of our world.
Utopian Ideas from an Alien Society: Conversations with the Dengilauns
Ariana Yekrangi conducts an interview with a representative of a technologically advanced civilization, during which new perspectives are presented in relation to some of humanity's current challenges.
Monthly Recap
The End of an Era: December 2022 in One Look
Quickly catch up with everything you have missed in December 2022.
2022
There is citizen journalism and there is The Gordian Magazine
In a world that moves at a dizzying speed, sometimes towards the wrong direction, The Gordian has stayed true to its values, fighting for a better UN and bringing our readers the insights and information they need to stay informed and engaged.
Obituary: Ayten Aydın
Ayten Aydin, former writer for The Gordian, has died in Rome aged 92 after a short illness.
Art
The Story of My Great Uncle Pamfilo of Magliano
Pamfilo of Magliano (Giovanni Paolo Pietrobattista) was a Franciscan friar who lived a life characterised by intelligence, determination, and resilience, writes Carla, Giovanni’s great niece.
Democracy
Can the United Nations Parliamentary Assembly Address Failed State Realities?
With poverty, corruption, and functional illiteracy affecting many nations, can the UN Parliamentary Assembly's proposal for representative democracy succeed?
Iran
The Iranian Government: How is it structured?
From the Assembly of Experts to the Guardian Council, learn about the complex process of electing the Supreme Leader of Iran, the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces and the highest authority in the country.
Literature
How the age of self-discovery changed the English poetry and novel forever
The Age of Self-Discovery was a milestone for the English poetry and novel that opened the doors for the intellectual creativity and innovation of 20th-century writers.
Iran
UN votes on a fact-finding mission into Iran, but don’t look at it too closely
The UN HRC approved a fact-finding investigation into human rights violations in Iran. However, the vote reveals three disturbing facts about the Council and its ability to protect human rights.
Haiti
UN Security Council: Differences over Haiti
The UN Security Council finally establishes sanctions regime on Haiti to punish actors threatening peace and security.
Russia
Russia booted out of the UN Human Rights Council. What's next?
Following the General Assembly declaring the annexation of Ukrainian illegal, Russia's presence on the UN Security Council has officially lost its legal basis.
Football
Qatar 2022: A World Cup for Straight Men
FIFA's male-dominated World Cup fails to represent its diverse fan base, but those fighting for equality will persevere.
Global Justice
10 Key Points to Consider for Effective Law Enforcement and Justice
Ethical values should guide the definition of crimes and the creation of an international peace and police forces is key to effective law enforcement.
Un Aligned
Winners of the 2022 Environmental Quiz
Five indivduals have been selected as the winners of the 2022 UN-aligned Environmental Quotient Quiz.
Nobel Prize
Who are the 2022 Nobel Prize Winners?
A summary of the lucky winners of the 2022 Nobel Prize in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, peace, and economics.
Enough is Enough: Time to Enforce Justice
Welcome to last issue of volume 6 of The Gordian. The main theme of this volume is still justice, but we will also focus on a fight for justice that is unfolding in front of our eyes. Despite the brutality of the security forces in Iran, protests continue to thrive and grow. The courage and defiance of women is inspiring, and their determination to stand up for their rights is a testament to their strength and resilience. This issue offers the usual mix of politics, interviews and culture by UN-aligneders across the world, including Carla Pietrobattista, Elvira Ineza, Partho Chatterjee, Ted Daley, Ayesha Dawood, Aryan Yekrangi and Omar Alansari-Kreger. The editors are Adrian Liberto and Ariana Yekrangi.
Don’t let technology become a bane for future generations
The negative impact of technology, particularly on children, cannot be understated. For our wellbeing’s sake, we need a healthier balance, argues Sailaja.
700 Years Of Dante
Dante Alighieri's Vision for World Government: The Pathway to Abolishing War
Dante's death 700 years ago marked the end of an era. But his lasting legacy may be his vision for a world government, outlined in his work De Monarchia.
Literature
86 Billion: The human spirt's fight to live a meaningful life
Poems for a better world is collection of poems composed by UN-aligneders for a better better and fairer future.
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