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Taiwan’s LGBTQ+ politicians blaze trails despite election losses
Small parties are providing a foundation for more inclusive politics.
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South Korean students still struggle under a draconian system
Recent reforms won’t be enough to transform education, many say.
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Russian exiles in Armenia part of a 180-year tradition
But the wartime context is making it difficult to forget troubles back home.
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Transgender performers in Taiwan take on personal and political issues
Humor becomes a way to channel subversion and joy.
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Greece in a changing Europe: Final report
Its borders are front lines of European security, energy and migration issues.
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West Africa’s gold mines are more organized than you might think
Millennium-old institutions and beliefs bring order to places usually associated with chaos and violence.
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Repression, war undermining Burkina Faso government
They are also deepening the country’s social divisions and economic decline.
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Middle-aged Russians struggle, adapt in exile
Starting from scratch can pose bigger challenges than for many younger émigrés.
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The multitudinous facets of Taiwan’s LGBTQ+ community
A nation and its people explore gender, sexuality and collective identity.
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Letter from Egypt:
Historical ties to Greece hold fast
Ancient trade partner and modern ally, Egypt is home to an influential Greek community.