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Yunus: The International Power Behind Bangladesh’s 2026 Election
By: Tuhin Sarwar। Dhaka । February 18, 2026 । Eight months after Bangladesh’s caretaker government assumed power following the collapse of the previous administration in August 2024, the nation experienced one of its most closely watched democratic transitions in recent memory. On 12 February 2026, the country concluded a general election that delivered a two-thirds parliamentary majority to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), enabling Tarique Rahman to take office as Prime Minister. Yet an analysis by India Today reflected across global media outlets frames the story differently: the true strategic victor of Bangladesh’s 18‑month political transition was Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel laureate economist whose international stature and tactical maneuvering shaped the nation’s political landscape in ways no conventional politician has before.
By Tuhin Sarwar8 days ago in Journal
Dr. Ioan Răzvan Șuteu: Romanian Veterinarians Rescue Injured and Abandoned Animals Across Wartime Ukraine
Dr. Ioan Răzvan Șuteu is a Romanian veterinary surgeon and founder of the Spay and Neuter for Hope Mobile Clinic. Since the full-scale invasion began in 2022, he has supported animals affected by the war in Ukraine, including early work at the Romania–Ukraine border, preparing documents so families could cross with pets. He joins periodic campaigns in multiple Ukrainian cities, operating on hundreds of animals. His primary focus is controlling stray dog and cat populations through spaying and neutering, while also treating war-related injuries. He collaborates with international networks, including World Wide Vets, and independent partners in the field on an ongoing basis.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen8 days ago in Journal
Dream Journal - Entry Six
Dream Journaling: Unlock the Hidden World Within Every night, you journey to a realm where the impossible becomes real, where you fly without wings, converse with strangers who feel like old friends, and experience emotions more vivid than waking life itself. Yet by morning, these extraordinary adventures fade like mist in sunlight, leaving only fragments—or nothing at all.
By Parsley Rose 8 days ago in Journal
Serhii Gromov, Ukraine’s Peace Museum in Kyiv: UN Peacekeeping History, and the Žepa Legacy Amid War
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen and Milana Olefirenko Bennett (Translator English-Ukrainian) Ukraine’s Peace Museum in Kyiv, founded by former UN peacekeeper Serhii Gromov, documents the country’s contributions to international peacekeeping missions since the early 1990s. Through personal archives, mission artifacts, flags, and correspondence, the museum highlights deployments in the former Yugoslavia, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Angola, and beyond. A central narrative focuses on the 1995 Žepa operation, which Ukrainian accounts credit with saving thousands of civilians. Operating during Russia’s ongoing invasion, the museum presents a paradox: a peace institution functioning in wartime. Its mission is both archival and aspirational, asserting Ukraine’s identity as a peace-contributing nation while enduring active conflict.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen10 days ago in Journal
If God Is Not Physically Here, How Are We Supposed to Have a Relationship With Him?
If God is not physically standing in front of us… if we cannot see Him, hear Him audibly, or sit across from Him at a table… then how are we supposed to have a real relationship with Him?
By Sound and Spirit11 days ago in Journal
Can A Lion Cause An AI Company To Loss Millions of Dollars?
In an age where artificial intelligence is advancing at breakneck speed, stories about machines behaving in unexpected ways capture public imagination quickly. One particularly striking narrative asks: can an encounter with a lion really cause an AI company to lose millions of dollars?
By Omasanjuwa Ogharandukun11 days ago in Journal
Are You Going to Hell for Being Gay?
If someone came up to me and asked, “Does being gay mean I’m going to hell?” I would not answer quickly. That question usually comes from fear. It comes from someone who is not trying to argue, but who is honestly worried about their soul.
By Sound and Spirit12 days ago in Journal
Uliana Poltavets on Ukraine: Drones, Blackouts, and Attacks on Health Care
Uliana Poltavets, MS, is the International Advocacy and Ukraine Program Coordinator at Physicians for Human Rights. She focuses on documenting attacks on health care in Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion and supporting accountability work. Before joining PHR, she spent roughly a decade strengthening Ukraine’s civil society. Poltavets’ advocacy highlights how drone strikes on hospitals, ambulance targeting, and attacks on energy infrastructure disrupt clinical services, strain health workers, and endanger vulnerable groups, including pregnant women, people with disabilities, and older adults. Her work links open-source verification, partner reporting, and hospital testimony into usable evidence for investigators, courts, and public decision-makers worldwide.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen12 days ago in Journal
Maayan Aviv: Jewish Leaders on Practicing Tzedakah as Justice, Dignity, and Repair
Maayan Aviv (she/her) is Executive Director and CEO of American Friends of NATAL, leading the organization since March 2023. Trained in international relations, she brings 15 years of nonprofit leadership across strategic planning, community partnerships, fundraising, donor stewardship, and mission-driven marketing. Aviv emphasizes collaboration that strengthens psychosocial resilience and healthier societies. Before joining AFN, she served as Executive Director of American Friends of ALYN Hospital, supporting pediatric rehabilitation initiatives. She is a public-facing spokesperson who links philanthropy, governance, and impact measurement to durable, dignified support for communities in daily practice.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen13 days ago in Journal
Ramaphosa’s SONA 2026: A Nation at a Turning Point Amidst Challenges
South Africa’s President Charts a Course for Optimism and Action President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his much-anticipated State of the Nation Address (SONA) on February 12, 2026, painting a picture of a nation at a crucial turning point. Against a backdrop of persistent challenges, Ramaphosa’s speech sought to inspire optimism, outlining government plans for the year ahead with a particular focus on tackling endemic crime and addressing critical water crises. This blog post delves into the key themes of SONA 2026, the public’s reaction, and the implications for South Africa’s political and social landscape.
By Omasanjuwa Ogharandukun13 days ago in Journal
Scott Silverman, Ed.D. on What Makes a Jewish Community—and How It Survives Conflict
Scott Silverman, EdD, is Dean of Noncredit & External Programs at Santa Monica College, where he leads adult education, workforce training, and community partnerships that broaden access beyond traditional credit pathways. He designs programs for older adults, career re-entry learners, and working professionals, pairing analytical forecasting with student development and engagement. A teacher and public speaker, he also mentors higher-education staff on program design, training, and service. Known for clear communication, he emphasizes in-person connection while using hybrid tools strategically. His career path was sparked by an early mentor in student affairs, turning curiosity into a commitment to community learning. Scott has been a Hebrew School teacher, youth group advisor and Hillel Director, and has been a co-founder and board member for several nonprofit organizations.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen14 days ago in Journal
