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Colombia’s Duque is Presiding Over a ‘Massive Backpedaling’ on Indigenous Rights

The Editors Thursday, May 16, 2019

Since President Ivan Duque took office last summer, Colombia has seen an uptick in violence against human rights advocates and community leaders, particularly from indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities. Gimena Sánchez-Garzoli explains how Duque’s hostility to the FARC peace deal is to blame.

Can AMLO End Mexico’s Drug War?

Laura Weiss Thursday, May 16, 2019

Column

The Collateral Damage From the U.S.-China Trade War Extends to Latin America

Frida Ghitis Thursday, May 16, 2019

China Note

As Trade Tensions Escalate, China Girds Its Citizens for a ‘People’s War’

Benjamin Wilhelm Wednesday, May 15, 2019

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Estonia’s Populists, in Power for the First Time, Face the Hard Task of Governing

The Editors Wednesday, May 15, 2019

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How Vucic Has Skillfully Exploited Serbia’s ‘Stunted’ Democracy

The Editors Wednesday, May 15, 2019

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In Depth

Two Decades After the Fall of Milosevic, Dictatorship Is Returning to Serbia

Aleks Eror Tuesday, May 14, 2019

History is repeating itself in Serbia. Though many hoped the fall of former President Slobodon Milosevic in 2000 would usher in an era of democratic governance, reforms have been hobbled by a failure to properly sever ties with the Milosevic era and conclusively reject the brand of politics that it propagated.

Are El Salvador and Guatemala Seeking Justice for War Crimes, or Trying to Cover Them Up?

Anna-Catherine Brigida Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Hindu Nationalism Is Reshaping Indian Politics. Can It Propel Modi to Another Victory?

Saptarshi Ray Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Is Tunisia’s Post-Arab Spring ‘Success Story’ Only Skin-Deep?

Francisco Serrano Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Across Latin America, Venezuelans Reel From a Crisis That Has No End in Sight

Megan Janetsky Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Amid Revolutionary Change at Home, Ethiopia Is Remaking Its Middle East Ties

Daniel Benaim Tuesday, April 9, 2019

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United States

Don’t Blame the Generals for the Strategic Shortcomings of America’s Forever Wars

Steven Metz Friday, May 17, 2019

Europe

Populists Have Their Sights on the European Parliament, Despite Their Own Divisions

Andrew MacDowall Friday, May 17, 2019

Middle East & North Africa

How Far Will Erdogan and the AKP Go to Hold Onto Power in Turkey?

David O’Byrne Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Asia-Pacific

Could the U.S. Live With a Nuclear North Korea?

Bonnie Jenkins Friday, May 17, 2019

The Americas

Colombia’s Duque is Presiding Over a ‘Massive Backpedaling’ on Indigenous Rights

The Editors Thursday, May 16, 2019

Africa

Violence in Sudan Stalls Progress on a Post-Bashir Transition

Andrew Green Friday, May 17, 2019

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