A new peacekeeping force faces immense challenges confronting a wave of jihadist violence in West Africa. […]
U.S. News & World Report: Hannah Armstrong on the G5 Sahel initiative
New Yorker: Nicholas Schmidle on Kuwaiti billionaire
The arrest of a raffish businessman in Saudi Arabia may have foreshadowed Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman’s anti-corruption crackdown. […]
In Nigeria, hard toil in pursuit of education
Modern-day child labor is the only way some girls can get to school. […]
Climate change report
Join ICWA in December for an evening in Washington addressing developments and challenges ahead. […]
WAMU 88.5: Tyrone Turner on Halloween decorations in Washington, DC
Dedication to a tradition in the Glover Park neighborhood, reported by ICWA’s former fellow in Brazil. […]
NYT: Shannon Sims on the Astros
Who are the most valuable barbers of the World Series? […]
Bloomberg: Ezra Fieser on Puerto Rico’s electricity grid
The island canceled a $300 million contract awarded to a tiny company based in Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s Montana hometown. […]
Pulitzer Center: Malia Politzer on pitching a global story
Establishing relationships with editors and other tips from ICWA’s former fellow in India and Spain. […]
Bustle: Pramila Jayapal on the “Heartbeat” bill
The congresswoman was the only female participant in a House hearing on banning abortion as early as six weeks. […]
Defining “Radical:” The problems and politics of deradicalizing Indonesia’s Muslim boarding schools
Solo, Indonesia — How many graduates must be arrested on terrorism charges for the Indonesian government to shut down a school? Whatever tipping point you may have in mind, Ngruki’s alumni list is probably multiples of that number. The school is among the most famous terrorist training sites in Indonesia. Since its founding in 1972, […]