Sudanese Genocide: A Tragedy in Two or More Acts
A new tragedy is currently unfolding in Sudan, but the international community has barely paid any attention.
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Yemen: A Counterterrorism Failure
Yemen, a country whose counter-terrorism mission was once deemed a “success” by President Barack Obama, seems to be heading for conflict and bloodshed.
Palestinian Statehood: What South Africa Did Wrong, and What That Means for Israel
Adrian Jennings evaluates the future of the two-state solution in Israel and considers the benefits of a single, integrated state.
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North of the Border, Short of the Sun
South Korea’s Sunshine Policy was supposed to make way for increased cooperation with the North. It largely failed.
After the War: China’s Growing Role in Afghanistan
China’s willingness to engage with the Taliban is indicative of its long-term security and economic interests in Afghanistan.
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The Newest Exodus: Europe’s Jews on the Move Again?
With violent anti-Semitism on the rise in Europe, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is encouraging European Jews to find refuge in Israel.
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Do You Have a Flag?
In places like Northern Ireland, conflicts over flags serve as microcosms for conflicts over larger issues.
Ukraine in Context
Christopher Rodriguez examines the political and social factors that have driven Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aggression in Ukraine.
The Hebdo Experience – Reconciling Satire, Religion, and Free Speech
The world’s response to the Charlie Hebdo massacre has been extremely mixed, especially in re-questioning the parameters of satire.
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