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An expanded BRICS could reset world politics but picking new members isn’t straightforward
Eager to escape perceived western domination, several countries – mostly in the…
Prospect of Kenyan troops in Haiti has sparked concerns – but may also prompt soul-searching across the Americas over lack of action
The kidnapping and subsequent release of U.S. nurse Alix Dorsainvil and her…
Opinion| US shifts away from Middle East in favour of China
Over the years, the United States has changed its strategy in the…
Opinion| Saudi Women Achieve: A Story of Progress
As a young Saudi woman, I am proud to say that the…
Military coups in Africa: here’s what determines a return to civilian rule
Francophone west Africa now accounts for approximately two-thirds of all military coups…
Two years after Taliban takeover: Why Afghanistan still poses a threat to the region and beyond
The dramatic and rapid Taliban offensive in the spring of 2021 culminated…
Zimbabwe heads to the polls amid high inflation, a slumping currency and a cost of living crisis
Zimbabwe is facing a host of pressing challenges that voters dearly want…
Opinion| The Egyptian economy and the way out
As Egypt continues to grapple with a deepening economic crisis, it is…
Opinion| IMF sounds alarm about grain crisis
Once again, a grain crisis hit the world as Russia refused to…
Re-imagining democracy for the 21st century, possibly without the trappings of the 18th century
Imagine that we’ve all – all of us, all of society –…