Names are more than just labels—they are steeped in histories and tangled in identities. When a name changes, where does its history go? Does it disappear in the shadow of its past, buried in the grave of its former identity? Or does it stay, trail...
A few months ago, Asaad al-Shaibani was a jihadist. Now, he is Syria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and a fierce champion of the free market. “We need the help of the international community to support us in this new experiment,” al-Shaibani tol...
Fifty years ago, on April 13, 1975, the Lebanese Civil War officially began. The war devastated Lebanon’s economy, infrastructure, and social structure, and culminated in a sectarian model of democracy that persists to this day. Unless Lebanon disc...
Scotland has recently been making headlines. The Scottish government has become embroiled in an extremely political conflict with London regarding its assertive blocking of the passing of Scotland’s latest gender bill. The gender bill would make it...
Scotland has recently been making headlines. The Scottish government has become embroiled in an extremely political conflict with London regarding its assertive blocking of the passing of Scotland’s latest gender bill. The gender bill would make it...
The Miss Universe pageant has been a pillar of pop culture in the United States for decades—whether it be the glamorous outfits, a sense of nationalism, or Steve Harvey iconically crowning the wrong winner on live television in 2015—the internati...
The Miss Universe pageant has been a pillar of pop culture in the United States for decades—whether it be the glamorous outfits, a sense of nationalism, or Steve Harvey iconically crowning the wrong winner on live television in 2015—the internati...
In 2016, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the de facto leader of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, announced his “Vision 2030” plan, an effort to revolutionize Saudi Arabia’s economy and elevate its position on the world stage. Among the targeted a...
In 2016, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the de facto leader of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, announced his “Vision 2030” plan, an effort to revolutionize Saudi Arabia’s economy and elevate its position on the world stage. Among the targeted a...
“How do we sum up the expectations that the peoples of Africa had on the eve of independence, or evaluate what has happened to those hopes and aspirations since the coming of political independence?” In this quote, the late Nigerian historian Jac...
“How do we sum up the expectations that the peoples of Africa had on the eve of independence, or evaluate what has happened to those hopes and aspirations since the coming of political independence?” In this quote, the late Nigerian historian Jac...
The ball snakes from left to right, slicing across the glossy gym floor as our opponents close in on the goal. With five minutes left in the game, they are sharp-set on breaking the tie. And, unfortunately for my team, their odds look pretty good.&nb...
The ball snakes from left to right, slicing across the glossy gym floor as our opponents close in on the goal. With five minutes left in the game, they are sharp-set on breaking the tie. And, unfortunately for my team, their odds look pretty good.&nb...
Last year, 16-year-old James Bascoe-Smith was stabbed near his home in south London. From his wheelchair, Bascoe-Smith testified at the Old Bailey about his life-altering injuries. The jury was told his attack may have been provoked by an online dril...
Last year, 16-year-old James Bascoe-Smith was stabbed near his home in south London. From his wheelchair, Bascoe-Smith testified at the Old Bailey about his life-altering injuries. The jury was told his attack may have been provoked by an online dril...
What would the world look like if we achieved universal education equality? Is this even possible? The United Nations has taken on this seemingly impossible task, and they have put a twist on it: They want to achieve this enormous feat by 2030. Dubbe...
What would the world look like if we achieved universal education equality? Is this even possible? The United Nations has taken on this seemingly impossible task, and they have put a twist on it: They want to achieve this enormous feat by 2030. Dubbe...
A street artist is painting on a canvas of pesos. Families are taking handfuls of money to the grocery store, just to encounter confusion about the price of groceries. In Argentina, runaway inflation has dire consequences—the treasury issued a 2,00...
A street artist is painting on a canvas of pesos. Families are taking handfuls of money to the grocery store, just to encounter confusion about the price of groceries. In Argentina, runaway inflation has dire consequences—the treasury issued a 2,00...
What if Marjorie Taylor Greene was appointed US Vice President and Alex Jones Secretary of State? This would almost be unthinkable at the moment, not to mention a nightmare for many Americans. However, the recent election in Israel has proven that su...
What if Marjorie Taylor Greene was appointed US Vice President and Alex Jones Secretary of State? This would almost be unthinkable at the moment, not to mention a nightmare for many Americans. However, the recent election in Israel has proven that su...
Jennifer Lambe (PhD, Yale University ’14; AB, Brown University ’06) is an Associate Professor of Latin American and Caribbean history. She is the author of Madhouse: Psychiatry and Politics in Cuban History (2017) and co-editor (with Michael Bust...
Jennifer Lambe (PhD, Yale University ’14; AB, Brown University ’06) is an Associate Professor of Latin American and Caribbean history. She is the author of Madhouse: Psychiatry and Politics in Cuban History (2017) and co-editor (with Michael Bust...
Editor’s note: This article was written prior to Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation on February 15, 2023. The so-called United Kingdom is facing serious disunity. Since June, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has be...
Editor’s note: This article was written prior to Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation on February 15, 2023. The so-called United Kingdom is facing serious disunity. Since June, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has be...
Why would a country choose to change its name? Historically, name changes have often followed regime changes, especially after decolonization. Ceylon became Sri Lanka after the departure of the Portuguese, and Rhodesia became Zimbabwe when the Belgia...
Why would a country choose to change its name? Historically, name changes have often followed regime changes, especially after decolonization. Ceylon became Sri Lanka after the departure of the Portuguese, and Rhodesia became Zimbabwe when the Belgia...