World
Zoo Gone Wild: After Escobar, Colombia Faces His Hippos
“You have to ask from a biodiversity conservation perspective, what objective is this fulfilling? Nothing more than a zoo.”
The Battle for Mosul
Coalition forces outnumber Islamic State combatants by approximately twenty-to-one, but the Islamic State becomes more violent and unpredictable as its opposition grows stronger.
Change in the Fifth Republic: France’s Tumultuous Election Season
The US and UK aren’t the only countries to face massive popular upheavals and high-stakes elections.
Pakistan Strikes Back
In the wake of the deadliest terrorist attacks in years, Pakistan is upping its efforts to root out threats.
A Special Relationship: Theresa May Strengthens Ties with the Trump Administration
She has been called the next Neville Chamberlain.
Under Authoritarian Rule: Feminist and LGBTQ Activism in China
“The common enemy is authoritarianism, no matter where.”
Fear of Invasion? Norway and Russia’s Rocky Relationship
Norwegian fears of a Russian invasion have become newly relevant since then-nominee Donald Trump suggested the United States might not honor its North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) agreements.
Outsourcing Propaganda: China’s Control Over Hollywood
“With billions of dollars on the line, international movie studios have started to bow to the demands of the Chinese state.”