Politics
Under the Radar: Why is Swaziland’s king defaming Asians?
Swaziland’s royal owned paper is spreading hate speech about Asians, as the government seeks to distract from the country’s growing social unrest.
Special Report: How the Nanjing Massacre became a political tool
Japan has withdrawn funding from UNESCO over tensions with China surrounding the Nanjing Massacre. Discover how China’s attitude has changed over the years.
Will Obama’s “Pivot to Asia” end with his presidency?
Obama’s pivot should have represented a shift in US foreign policy. The end of his presidency puts the future of the pivot into question.
Kabila’s le Glissement: Potential scenarios of the DRC’s political transition
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has never experienced a peaceful transition of power and is now, as anticipated, in the midst of another political crisis. Joseph Kabila, the
The Week Ahead
CETA talks near collapse. Venezuela slips into dictatorship. US economic data released. Offensive against ISIL continues. All in The Week Ahead.
After Karimov: Will Uzbekistan undergo a revolution?
The premature death of President Islam Karimov has created a potentially dangerous power vacuum in Uzbekistan.
Romania’s Minister of Justice admits to lying to the European Court of Human Rights
Romanian Minister of Justice, Raluca Pruna, admitted in this month’s meeting with the Romanian Superior Magistrates Council, to have lied to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) regarding the budgeting of almost a billion euros for the construction of seven new penitentiaries.
The New York bombing: Repercussions on political and social discourse
September’s New York bombing increases the risk of Islamophobia and has potential impacts on the presidential race.
As Duterte goes to China, what’s in store for the Philippines?
Behind his ruthless anti-drug campaigns, crude insults, and foreign policy direction, Rodrigo Duterte is trying to consolidate his power.
The Week Ahead
Foreign ministers discuss Europe. Duterte makes first state visit. Last presidential debate arrives. Brazil may lower interest rates.
