How did the Taliban take back control of Afghanistan?
By Natasha Lindstaedt Taliban victory inevitable despite the trillions the US poured in. In less than a week, the Taliban has captured nearly a dozen key cities in Afghanistan. With the departure of US forces, it is poised to take over the country from the embattled...
Why has there been a rise in corporate mercenaries?
By Felip Daza & Nora Miralles It’s not too late to rein in these unaccountable armed giants, but we need to act fast. When the journalist Jamal Khashoggi was assassinated by agents of the Saudi government in 2018, it caused an international scandal. Now, it turns...
What’s happening in Haiti?
By Rashmee Roshan Lall The 7 July assassination of the country’s president, Jovenel Moïse, has thrown the country into disarray. Here’s what you need to know. In the days since president Jovenel Moïse’s assassination last week, Haiti’s situation has become...
What are the causes of the ongoing conflict in Ethiopia? 🔊
War has broken out in Northern Ethiopia in the Tigray region, and fighting continues despite a tentative ceasefire. What is the cause of this war? What are the implications for the nation and the region? Doug Becker speaks with Ann Fitz-Gerald, Aly Verjee, and...
As the West moves out, what next for Afghans?
By Paul Rogers As the Taliban rapidly expand in the shadow of US and NATO allies’ retreat, has anyone considered the impact on innocent civilians? Military leaders in the United States and Britain, as well as allied countries, now accept that they have lost their war...
What are the causes of the civil war in Cameroon? 🔊
Cameroon is a West African nation embroiled in a civil war between its Anglophone and Francophone populations. What led to this civil war? How can it be resolved? Doug Becker explores the causes of the war and the prospects for resolution with Patricia Asongwe and...
What is going on in Colombia? 🔊
In April, Colombian demonstrators took to the streets to protest new policies proposed by the Government. The police responded with violence, with videos of the police response going viral. The response has subsequently led to larger protests against the Colombian...
What does Israel’s continued occupation of Palestinian territory mean for Israeli identity? 🔊
The recent violence in the occupied territories has raised significant questions about the impact on Israel as a nation and the Israelis as a people. Israel’s commitment to democratic norms and human rights has been a part of its identity for decades; however,...
What does acknowledgement and commemoration mean for genocide awareness and justice? 🔊
After a genocide event, there are voices of remembrance by generations of past survivors. The victims live with the trauma of the experience, which is passed on to the following generations of survivors. How does this affect individuals, groups, and nation-states?...Subscribe by Email
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