It Is Now Time for the West to Return African Art
Much of priceless African art still lies in Western museums, especially in Europe. The arguments against returning them increasingly sound bogus. The West must start returning African art to Africa.
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From Bosnia to Ukraine: A Deeper, More Worrying Lesson
History is always complex, especially in Eastern Europe. One of our authors draws lessons from the collapse of Yugoslavia in the early 1990s to make a case for Western intervention in Ukraine. This interpretation is simplistic and misleading because there are many other lessons to draw from the 1990s Balkan conflict.
Toward a New Foreign Policy for the Taliban? A Timid Thaw in the Afghan Great Cold
The Taliban has made much needed adjustments to its foreign policy since seizing control of the country last year. The regime is keen on expanding its international legitimacy and diplomatic reach. Whether this will be a successful pursuit remains an open question.
Digital democracy in Indonesia: an Asian Giant in Constant Transformation
In a world afflicted by dramatic ills that include a climate crisis, a pandemic that refuses to go away and a worrying standoff between two nuclear superpowers in Ukraine, Indonesia stands out as a nation that made the transition from dictatorship to democracy just over two decades ago. Technology is playing an increasingly important role in buttressing the democratic political culture and institutions of this powerful nation.
Experiencing the World as Miss Universe Morocco
Morocco’s candidate for Miss Universe 2021 tells the tale of her cross-cultural and cross-generational adventure as, to her own surprise, she ended up representing her country at the final competition in Israel, a land that left her with a few surprises, including having a better understanding of her national and cultural identity..
Soaring Inflation in Turkiye Is Now Boosting Illicit Trade
Inflation is causing havoc across the world and, especially, in Turkiye . This has caused illicit trade to shoot up and Turkiye’s government must act speedily to control it.
Journey to the World Cup: 6,500 Deaths and $220 Billion
Sports often stand at the crux of many historical periods and political events. The 2022 Qatar World Cup is at such a pivotal point and will be remembered for all the wrong reasons.
If You’re a Refugee, Best to be White and Christian
Thousands of Ukrainians have fled to European nations since the Russian invasion in February. Unlike African or Middle Eastern refugees, Ukrainian ones have received a warm reception, revealing a deeply racist orientation towards refugees in the West.
