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. […]
Al Jazeera: Hannah Armstrong on rising West African violence
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. […]
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. […]