TLS: Gregory Feifer on Trump, Putin and authoritarian kleptocracy
A review of three new books on populism, autocracy and money laundering.
Scott Erich wins Fulbright-Hays grant
He'll travel to the UAE to study oceanic governance in the Gulf of Oman.
New York Magazine: Andrew Rice on NYC real-estate paralysis
The coronavirus pandemic has panicked real estate brokers, and there's no end in sight.
Bloomberg Businessweek: Shannon Sims on Houston vs. the coronavirus
The city with a world-renowned medical center couldn’t stop Covid-19.
Washington Post: Eve Fairbanks on why the debate was great
In most debates, candidates just recite soundbites. At this one, they revealed their true characters.
Africa Arguments: Hannah Armstrong on images of the Sahel
Swiss photographer Philippe Dudouit's new book captures the nuance often missing from depictions of the Sahel.
Mother Jones: Karina Piser on food-insecure families losing funding
An important resource in fighting child hunger is set expire, leaving millions of children without funds for food.
Daily Beast: Neri Zilber on Israel’s crisis at home
International peace deals will not help Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu control the fires burning at home.
WNYC: Karina Piser on Brooklyn’s battle
Following on the heels of Queens' epic struggle with Amazon, another New York City borough is waging war on grand-scale development.
The American Prospect: Jonathan Guyer on a cartoon’s potency
The unpopularity of the Emirati-Israel accord in the Arab world can't be papered over.