It is impossible to be bored on Año Viejo (New Year’s Eve) in Ecuador’s capital city. The country blends rich traditions typical of many Latin American countries — like eating las doce uvas de la suerte, twelve grapes each bestowed with a wish...
The 1946 Tokyo War Crimes Trials, carried out by the Allied powers during postwar occupation, marked one of the first attempts to reckon with the atrocities committed by the Japanese Army during the Second World War. 28 men, many of whom were archite...
Under the cover of night, small boats depart from the Libyan coastline, headed toward sanctuary in Italy. Packed onto rickety vessels and often bought and traded by armed gangs, thousands of migrants and refugees face grueling challenges on the...
On February 16, conflict in Ukraine escalated as pro-Russian rebels ignored the internationally brokered cease-fire determined after “16 hours of talks” between the presidents of Russia, Ukraine, Germany and France. Rebels came forward saying the...
On February 16, conflict in Ukraine escalated as pro-Russian rebels ignored the internationally brokered cease-fire determined after “16 hours of talks” between the presidents of Russia, Ukraine, Germany and France. Rebels came forward saying the...
2014 was a tough year for the People’s Republic of China and its claim over territories. Last spring, the terrorist attacks in Xinjiang and Kunming displayed the increasing brutality of the Uyghur’s separatist movement. In the fall, the Umbrella ...
2014 was a tough year for the People’s Republic of China and its claim over territories. Last spring, the terrorist attacks in Xinjiang and Kunming displayed the increasing brutality of the Uyghur’s separatist movement. In the fall, the Umbrella ...
“War” is a loaded term in Germany. It comes as no surprise, then, that ever since the end of World War II, German voters have been notoriously averse to military intervention abroad. Their skeptical attitude traces back to the devastation...
“War” is a loaded term in Germany. It comes as no surprise, then, that ever since the end of World War II, German voters have been notoriously averse to military intervention abroad. Their skeptical attitude traces back to the devastation...
This past February, President Barack Obama unveiled his 2015 National Security Strategy. The document stresses “international order,” renewing calls to “advance” interests in Asia, “strengthen” ties to Europe and “invest” in Africa. I...
This past February, President Barack Obama unveiled his 2015 National Security Strategy. The document stresses “international order,” renewing calls to “advance” interests in Asia, “strengthen” ties to Europe and “invest” in Africa. I...
One of the many complex repercussions of Japan’s turbulent 1960s, the abduction of Japanese civilians by North Korea, is still a potent emotional issue in domestic Japanese politics. In my previous article, I touched upon the actions of the Japanes...
One of the many complex repercussions of Japan’s turbulent 1960s, the abduction of Japanese civilians by North Korea, is still a potent emotional issue in domestic Japanese politics. In my previous article, I touched upon the actions of the Japanes...
South African President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation address February 12 was largely overshadowed by the violence that erupted during it, with the live television signal cutting out as parliamentarians threw desks, seat cushions and hats, scuf...
South African President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation address February 12 was largely overshadowed by the violence that erupted during it, with the live television signal cutting out as parliamentarians threw desks, seat cushions and hats, scuf...
The pursuit of transitional justice has proven to be a very problematic process in different forms and degrees throughout post-communist Eastern Europe. Since the collapse of the communist regimes in 1989, most governments of these post-communist cou...
The pursuit of transitional justice has proven to be a very problematic process in different forms and degrees throughout post-communist Eastern Europe. Since the collapse of the communist regimes in 1989, most governments of these post-communist cou...
On a recent stay in Dubai, I was bombarded by a very deceptive nicety, one that politely greets customers at every meal: “saha wa hana,” which roughly translates into “to good health and happiness.” It sounds pleasant and poetic—it rolls of...
On a recent stay in Dubai, I was bombarded by a very deceptive nicety, one that politely greets customers at every meal: “saha wa hana,” which roughly translates into “to good health and happiness.” It sounds pleasant and poetic—it rolls of...
It is an image that has become familiar to us all. Figures with black tape placed over their mouths hold signs that say “journalism is not a crime.” In the last year, this image, promoted by influential journalists like Christiane Amanpour, has p...
It is an image that has become familiar to us all. Figures with black tape placed over their mouths hold signs that say “journalism is not a crime.” In the last year, this image, promoted by influential journalists like Christiane Amanpour, has p...
While people across the world celebrated the New Year, the people of Lithuania changed more than just their calendars. As of January 1, 2015, Lithuania has officially adopted the Euro as its currency. Although the litas, Lithuania’s old currenc...
While people across the world celebrated the New Year, the people of Lithuania changed more than just their calendars. As of January 1, 2015, Lithuania has officially adopted the Euro as its currency. Although the litas, Lithuania’s old currenc...
On January 23rd, a new king acceded the throne as head of the House of Saud and leader of Saudi Arabia in a smooth and uneventful transition. The new King Salman vowed continuity and an adherence to the policies of his predecessor. However, such a pe...
On January 23rd, a new king acceded the throne as head of the House of Saud and leader of Saudi Arabia in a smooth and uneventful transition. The new King Salman vowed continuity and an adherence to the policies of his predecessor. However, such a pe...
“Tragic Ball in Colombey – one dead”. This was to be the last headline of “Hara-Kiri”, predecessor to Charlie Hebdo, the French satirical magazine targeted in a shooting in Paris on January 7, 2015 which left 12 people dead. Hara-Kiri’s ...
“Tragic Ball in Colombey – one dead”. This was to be the last headline of “Hara-Kiri”, predecessor to Charlie Hebdo, the French satirical magazine targeted in a shooting in Paris on January 7, 2015 which left 12 people dead. Hara-Kiri’s ...