Arete News is a digital media platform with a unique, educational and foresighted perspective. We are dedicated to understanding and explaining the often invisible world of international organizations that influence virtually everything to do with global business, humanity and the planet.
Organizations carry out consent-based international agreements. Sovereignty is a core feature. Why do countries accept laws and treaties that restrict their freedom? They do it to advance their own interests, especially when those interests or challenges – such as pollution, security or trade – require cooperation to reap the benefits. Without such cooperation, freedom is replaced by military and economic power.
We're in business to deliver facts on international cooperation that help public policy professionals tackle global challenges more effectively.
As a business started by journalists and climbers, we value uncovering truth, elevating people's voices, teamwork and resilience. The 24/7 global-minded platform — founded by John Heilprin, a former Associated Press correspondent at the U.N.'s headquarters in New York and Geneva — relies on a diverse team of editors, writers and columnists around the world.
We believe that taking a data-driven approach to fact-finding provides people with a verifiable account of what’s happening, and that establishing common facts for people to agree on is essential to solving problems. In the pursuit of truth "without fear or favor," we are also dedicated to bringing you thoughtful reporting – with diverse viewpoints and ideas – that we hope you find worthy of your time, interest and support.
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Global cooperation is needed to keep our tiny blue ball in space going. As astronaut Nick Hague said while aboard the International Space Station: “International cooperation is so important. For me, that is the biggest thing that I've pulled from this mission is that idea of cooperation at a global scale is what’s going to propel humanity into the future.”
Why the name? The Greek word arete signifies knowledge, effectiveness, potential fulfilled. In French, arête is a knifelike ridge. Combining those meanings, we stand for elevation, sharpness, the pursuit of excellence. And as former Associated Press colleague Anja Niedringhaus said: “I do my job simply to report people’s courage with my camera and with my heart."
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