New York Magazine: Andrew Rice on Michael Avenatti
After a year caught in a downward spiral, the disgraced lawyer Michael Avenatti—who achieved fame representing the porn star Stormy Daniels—spent the past two weeks in solitary confinement, in a cell once occupied by the Mexican drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzman.
Daily Beast: Neri Zilber on Trump’s Mideast peace plan
Despite the approval voiced in Washington, the US administration's Israeli-Palestinian peace deal will most likely only raise tensions.
Forbes: Willy Foote on mobile-based solutions for smallholder farmers
The social entrepreneur Anushka Ratnayake has managed to lower prices for servicing smallholder farmers in remote areas through the innovative use of SMS and mobile phone technology.
Al Jazeera: Hannah Armstrong on rising West African violence
In response to the rising number of deaths from attacks by armed groups in the Sahel region of West Africa, France hosts a summit of regional leaders to plot a path forward.
Globe and Mail: Neri Zilber on how Soleimani’s death affects Israel
The country could become a key player in any resulting conflict.
International Crisis Group: Hannah Armstrong on trafficking in Niger
It's necessary to acknowledge the importance of human trafficking to the economy of northern Niger.
AFP: Robbie Corey-Boulet on damming the Nile
As power-starved Ethiopia strives to finish the largest hydropower plant in Africa, tensions with downstream neighbors are rising.
NIKKEI Asian Review: Matt Wheeler on the Thai peace process
After 15 years of insurgency and four years of peace talks, there's hope of real dialogue with the main Malay-Muslim militant organization.
International Crisis Group: Hannah Armstrong on violence in Niger
The scale of recent attacks is unprecedented, but the anger behind them is rooted in decades-old grievances.
USA Today: Pramila Jayapal and Mark Pocan on the need for bold leadership
Democrats will take back the White House if they follow a progressive vision to win in 2020.