Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Tag: Foreign Affairs
12/22/2021
Opinion: Peng Shuai’s new statements fit a pattern in China. The world mustn’t fall for it.
The latest statements from Peng Shuai, the tennis star who disappeared after accusing one of China’s most powerful men of sexual assault, have left the world wondering what to make of the athlete’s explosive claims.
12/23/2021
Opinion: What ‘Squid Game’ tells us about the changing face of globalisation
As fresh Covid-19 restrictions bite this month, it is a fair bet that millions of western households will spend the holiday season glued to streaming services.
12/13/2021
Tribalism Among Nations
Why does the psychology that deepens tensions with Russia and China seem so… familiar?
12/16/2021
Senate passes Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, in major step toward holding China accountable for repression in Xinjiang
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act was passed by the House earlier this week and now heads to President Biden’s desk. The White House indicated Tuesday that Biden will sign it into law.
12/13/2021
Canada offers up to $40bn to compensate indigenous children
Canada has pledged up to C$40bn ($31bn; £23.6bn) in compensation for indigenous children and families who suffered discrimination while in foster care.
12/07/2021
Why the Dutch are closing prisons – and what they’re doing with empty ones
The Netherlands has reduced its prison population to such a degree that it’s now turning old prisons into socially useful buildings, such as schools and refugee centres. What went right?
11/30/2021
How the US Navy Creates Prosperity & Why We’ll Miss It
In Episode 222 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Gregg Easterbrook. Gregg was a staff writer, national correspondent, and contributing editor at The Atlantic for forty years and has authored thirteen books about a variety of subjects including climate change, globalization, philosophy, and American football.
11/16/2021
The Music Plays Again in Mosul
The light of song and celebration shines again after a ban plunged the onetime city of art and culture into the darkness of silence.
11/22/2021
What Vladimir Putin Is Up To in Ukraine
In recent weeks, Russia has advanced more than 100,000 soldiers to its border with Ukraine. The Ukrainian government, fearing an attack, has called on Europe and the U.S. for help.
11/15/2021
Did COP26 Represent Any Meaningful Climate Progress?
Yes, but there is still a long way to go.
11/01/2021
How People on the Move Shapes the World
The globalization naysayers can take a seat. We're about to enter an era of mass migration, says global strategy advisor Parag Khanna.
10/26/2021