BRUSSELS — In a move that bridges nearly eight decades of European integration history, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed the convening of a modern Congress of Europe. Citing the profound structural, economic, and geopolitical shocks currently testing the European Union’s resilience, von der Leyen’s initiative looks…
Introduction In an era dominated by gated communities, private security fortifications, and the steady retreat of civic life behind perimeter walls, architectural interventions that actively engage with their urban contexts are increasingly rare. Yet, in Durán—a rapidly expanding satellite city adjacent to Guayaquil, Ecuador—a striking new residential project called La…
WASHINGTON, DC — Across the globe, democratic governance is facing an unprecedented crisis of legitimacy. According to recent data from the V-Dem Institute, a staggering 74 percent of the world’s population now lives under autocratic rule. Even among citizens fortunate enough to reside in established democracies, profound disillusionment has taken…
