As power-starved Ethiopia strives to finish the largest hydropower plant in Africa, tensions with downstream neighbors are rising. […]
AFP: Robbie Corey-Boulet on damming the Nile
Saudi Arabia’s quiet frontier
When viewed from the kingdom’s deep south, political and economic life look different than in the bustling capital. […]
ICWA announces 2020-2022 fellows
Asha Rajvanshi and Joshua Levkowitz […]
The American Prospect: Jonathan Guyer on Soleimani’s victory in death
The Iranian general’s assassination only cements his legacy as a counter to US power. […]
NYT: Shannon Sims on Brazil’s Recife
In Brazil’s lively northeast corner, musical, culinary and architectural delights await. […]
Rising anti-Semitism has Germany’s Jewish community on edge
But despite increasing threats, some in Berlin are optimistic about a new, vibrant Jewish culture. […]
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. […]
An ancient tea horse roadtrip in pictures
A motorcycle adventure along Yunnan’s historic trade route. […]
THE CABLE PODCAST: Radio Free Europe Redux
A conversation with Jamie Fly. […]
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. […]