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The Final Dalai Lama and the Future of Tibet
It was a celebration of one of the world’s most respected spiritual leaders. Thousands of exiled Tibetans gathered…
What does Kenya’s New Railway Mean for OBOR?
China’s increasingly large footprint in Africa has generated both optimism and fear. The debate over whether China…
Italy’s Surprisingly Long and Tortured History…
The 48 years between 1945 and 1993 saw 52 governments rise and fall, each on average lasting less than a yearWhen…
Russian Anti-Corruption Protests Highlight the Economic…
While Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential election continues to dominate American politics, Russian…
Europe’s Far-Right Goes to the Beach
In the summer of 2017, members of European far-right movements will be travelling to the Mediterranean Sea.…
Recovery Time TBD: Tuberculosis And The Fight For Global…
When considering disease endemics in the developing world, the focus falls most commonly on HIV and malaria.…
How a Social Media Star Serves as Putin’s Secret Weapon
Since the age of 30, Ramzan Kadyrov has led the Chechen Republic with carte blanche from Moscow. Excessive,…
Nine Years of Frozen Conflict: Opinions from the Former…
Nearly a decade ago in August 2008, Russia shocked the international community by sending troops to support South…
Mauritius Sovereignty and the Endless Struggle Over the…
With a landslide victory of 94-15 (94 yes, 15 no) and 65 abstentions, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)…
Canada 150 in Hong Kong: A Report from Consul General…
Originally published in Harbour Times as "Canada 150 in Hong Kong: Photos and Report from Consul General Jeff…
Too FARC Gone?
Sixty years, 220,000 deaths, seven million displacements and one failed referendum later, the Colombian people…
The Lost Decade: How the Democratic Process went on…
Five Prime Ministers in six years: a figure one would not expect for a well-established and stable democracy in the…