The 28-point war-ending 'peace plan' serves Russia's interests and pressures Ukraine. Peace won't follow, just as none came from the Soviet-Nazi pact

Syria faces the daunting task of comprehensive reform, including a dire educational system with over 2.4 million children out of school. The new regime, led by al-Sharaa, must navigate ideological challenges in reforming school curricula and gain international trust by demonstrating a commitment to combating extremism and upholding human rights