Research: Archive

Middlesbrough — the most dangerous city in England? Reasons for high crime rates
AI SUMMARY Мидлсбро превратился из крупного индустриального центра в город, столкнувшийся с деиндустриализацией, массовой безработицей и ростом социальной депривации. Закрытие предприятий и сокращение рабочих мест связываются с бедностью, межпоколенческой безработицей, домашним насилием и снижением социальной мобильности. За 12 месяцев до…

Northern Bulgaria: demographic crisis and poverty
AI SUMMARY Northern Bulgaria, especially the regions of Vidin, Vratsa, Pleven, and Montana, remains one of the most underdeveloped areas in the EU. Historical agricultural peripheral status, uneven industrialization, weak infrastructure, low investment, unemployment, and demographic decline exacerbate poverty and population migration. Socio-economic vulnerability contributes to the rise…

Human trafficking in Romania | Subtext
AI SUMMARY Romania remains one of the main countries of origin for victims of human trafficking in the EU, despite a relatively low level of violent crime. In 2020–2024, 2662 victims were identified, about half of whom were children, who were predominantly exploited sexually or through forced labor.…

Humanitarian crisis in Gaza
AI SUMMARY The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip remains critical: significant volumes of residential and critical infrastructure have been destroyed, water supply, electricity, and medical assistance are limited. The food crisis affects almost the entire population, especially children, and most displaced persons live in overcrowded camps and temporary…

Impact of war on climate and food security
Armed conflicts have not only direct humanitarian impacts but also indirect environmental impacts. They destroy critical infrastructure, increase emissions and concentrations of harmful substances in the air, and alter the composition of the atmosphere, as illustrated by the war in Sudan. Conflicts also undermine food security…

Pakistan in 2026: Terrorism Rising in the Country
In Pakistan, the level of violence rose sharply in 2026, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. During the first seven months, thousands of attacks were recorded, resulting in hundreds of deaths among civilians and security forces, as well as population displacement and a worsening humanitarian situation. There have been reports of suicide attacks, the use of drones,…

The humanitarian crisis in Sudan 2026: what is happening right now
Combat actions continue in Sudan between the SAF and RSF, with Khartoum partially under army control, while the western regions and Darfur remain under RSF control. Infrastructure, hospitals, and water supply systems are destroyed, and drone strikes and blockades complicate civilians' lives.
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