International Crisis Group: Hannah Armstrong on trafficking in Niger
It's necessary to acknowledge the importance of human trafficking to the economy of northern Niger.
AFP: Robbie Corey-Boulet on damming the Nile
As power-starved Ethiopia strives to finish the largest hydropower plant in Africa, tensions with downstream neighbors are rising.
The American Prospect: Jonathan Guyer on Soleimani’s victory in death
The Iranian general's assassination only cements his legacy as a counter to US power.
NYT: Shannon Sims on Brazil’s Recife
In Brazil's lively northeast corner, musical, culinary and architectural delights await.
NIKKEI Asian Review: Matt Wheeler on the Thai peace process
After 15 years of insurgency and four years of peace talks, there's hope of real dialogue with the main Malay-Muslim militant organization.
International Crisis Group: Hannah Armstrong on violence in Niger
The scale of recent attacks is unprecedented, but the anger behind them is rooted in decades-old grievances.
USA Today: Pramila Jayapal and Mark Pocan on the need for bold leadership
Democrats will take back the White House if they follow a progressive vision to win in 2020.
New York Magazine: Andrew Rice on William Barr
The attorney general is wielding the Justice Department as a weapon to defend President Donald Trump.
NYT Mag: Suzy Hansen on Turkish censorship
The internet restrictions put in place by Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s administration have forced Turks into an online labyrinth, former ICWA fellow Suzy Hansen (Turkey, 2007-2009) writes in The New York Times Magazine.
FRANCE 24: Karina Piser on the headscarf
Newly returned ICWA fellow Karina Piser (France, 2017-2019) appears on France 24’s program The 51% to discuss the ongoing debate over the French ban on the Muslim headscarf in public spaces. She says that the issue is so divisive, it’s unlikely to be resolved soon.