World Politics Review: Robbie Corey-Boulet on the decline of women’s rights in Tanzania
Tanzanian men are in a position to make life harder for women, and they may be inclined to endorse the president’s patriarchal views.
World Politics Review: Robbie Corey-Boulet on rebel attacks in northern Chad
President Deby may be losing power.
Foreign Affairs: Cheng Li on China’s middle class and the trade war
Xi is getting the blame, but it may be heading to Trump.
The New York Times: Shannon Sims on Brazil’s all-women samba circles
The feminist movement is pushing back against machismo culture.
World Politics Review: Malia Politzer on Spain’s immigration policy
With a new socialist government, the country has replaced Italy as the top destination for Europe-bound migrants.
Foreign Policy: Neri Zilber on the rise of cyber-mercenaries
The internet has eclipsed borders, and cyberwarfare is no exception.
POLITICO: Eve Fairbanks on Trump’s tweet about South Africa
Some lies are so fantastical they can't be countered without vaguely soiling the arguer.
Foreign Policy: Neri Zilber on Palestinians’ precarious state
Both Palestinians and Israelis are worried about the devastating effects the Trump administration looks set to have on their lives.