Zimbabweans are grappling with the dichotomy Mugabe emodies, and there is likely no true generalization or reconciliation for his legacy. It is undeniable, however, that democracy in Zimbabwe has a long way to go and, rather than focusing on the individual qualities of each leader, the institutions themselves need to be changed.
Read MoreShrouded by Leader Xi Jinping’s promise of a China that “no force can shake” is an increasingly unstable and growing rebellion in Hong Kong -- a region perpetually struggling for autonomy.
Read MoreWhile the future of the Colombia-FARC agreement appears uncertain, the effects of renewed conflict are already known. The country’s half-century era of armed conflict proved catastrophic. If fighting were to commence again, Colombia would be plunged into a state of lawlessness.
Read MoreNonetheless, the possibility for reaching an agreement on Brexit is decreasing with time. With Johnson suspending Parliament and a controversial decision at hand, his motive for doing so is easily perceived as authoritarian and an abuse of British democracy.
Read MoreThese results leave no indication of any obvious coalition. As such, nearly anything is possible for Israel’s political future.
Read More“Protesters waved Nazi flags, disparaged immigrants, and chanted calls dating back to celebrations of the end of the communist regime in East Germany.”
Read More“It is evident that regardless of the successful military operations against the terrorist organization, neither the U.S. nor any of its allies have affected ISIS’s violent, global influence.”
Read More“Some chance remains for true improvement in the region, notably through Rojava’s democratic experiment, but for most Syrians, the best hope is an end to the fighting and a reconstruction that creates a semblance of prosperity in the country.”
Read MoreThe United States labels the Iranian Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organization, and Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika steps down after 20 years in office.
Read More“Climate scientists and their policymaking counterparts around the world agree on this: any approach to tackle climate change must be multifaceted, with support from the local, state, and federal levels.”
Read More“The royals’ trip sends the message, though, that the United Kingdom is open to the possibility of restoring friendly relations with Cuba, despite the continued efforts of the United States — a British ally — to maintain hostility.”
Read More“Protestors burned several building fronts, including that of the historic restaurant Fouquet’s (a popular place to dine among celebrities and political officials), vandalized and shattered glass storefronts of Disney, Bulgari, and Hugo Boss, and set several newspaper kiosks on fire.”
Read MoreCyclone Idai devastates Mozambique and other East African nations, over a million pro-Europe demonstrators fill the streets of London, and Thailand delays election results.
Read MoreEgypt’s Parliament votes to extend presidential term limits and centralize authority, and toxic moonshine kills upwards of 150 Indians.
Read MoreLast week across the world, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called a snap election scheduled for April, while the Nigerian government delayed its presidential and national assembly contests at the last minute.
Read More“Two aggressively hegemonic regimes have transformed Djibouti into a match that could spark an international conflict with unprecedented consequences.”
Read More“If a Brexit deal is not reached by March 29, the likelihood of border violence returning increases. The future of British-Irish relations lies in the hands of the negotiators.”
Read MoreThe US and Russia suspend a nuclear treaty, ISIS loses ground in Syria, and Pope Francis makes a historic trip to the Arabian Peninsula.
Read MoreIsrael and Iran exchange rocket fire, Queen Elizabeth II issues a rare political statement, and Venezuela continues to grapple with a presidency currently being claimed by two politicians.
Read MoreMexico’s gas shortage worsens, the British Parliament’s Brexit woes continue, and the Canadian government moves to accept one million immigrants over the next three years.
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