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The ‘Entangling Cycle of Violence’ Behind Unrest in Indonesia’s Papua Region

The Editors Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019

Indonesia’s Papua region has been rocked by violent protests in recent weeks in response to racist incidents against indigenous Papuans. Dozens of protesters have been killed. Simon Philpott discusses the factors behind the recent unrest in the context of a much longer cycle of ethnic conflict in Papua.

The Dangers of Deteriorating Relations Between Rwanda and Uganda

Sophie Neiman Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019

Column

The Winners of the Nobel in Economics Revolutionized How to Fight Poverty

Frida Ghitis Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019

China Note

Can the Limited U.S.-China Trade Deal Move Past ‘Phase One’?

Benjamin Wilhelm Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019

Trend Lines Podcast

How California Became a Laboratory for U.S.-China Ties

The Editors Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019

Why the Thai King’s Power Grab Could Backfire

Joshua Kurlantzick Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019

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As Qatar Readies for the 2022 World Cup, Migrant Workers Continue to Die

Stephen Groves Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019

Qatar expected the 2022 World Cup to be a demonstration of the country’s emergence as a preeminent global player. It must now reconcile the tension between its dependence on low-wage migrant labor, and the scrutiny its global profile attracts. As stadiums and hotels rise from the desert, the human toll accumulates.

From Fringe to Fault Line: How British Euroskepticism Became Brexit

Aleks Eror Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019

‘Remain in Mexico’ Is Punishing Asylum-Seekers, but Is It Deterring Them?

Maya Averbuch Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019

How India Fails Its Rape Survivors

Puja Changoiwala Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019

Though Strengthened in Syria, Hezbollah Faces Unprecedented Dangers Within

Nicholas Blanford Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019

What Explains the Rise of Communal Violence in Mali, Nigeria and Ethiopia?

Hilary Matfess Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019

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United States

After Syria and Ukraine, Has Trump’s Presidency Hit Bottom?

The Editors Friday, Oct. 18, 2019

Europe

Why the Long Conflict Over Nagorno-Karabakh Could Heat Up Again

Thomas de Waal Friday, Oct. 18, 2019

Middle East & North Africa

As Qatar Readies for the 2022 World Cup, Migrant Workers Continue to Die

Stephen Groves Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019

Asia-Pacific

The ‘Entangling Cycle of Violence’ Behind Unrest in Indonesia’s Papua Region

The Editors Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019

The Americas

Ecuador’s Indigenous Communities Prevail, for Now, Against Moreno’s Austerity Drive

Laura Weiss Friday, Oct. 18, 2019

Africa

Tunisia’s Election Introduced a New Era. Mozambique’s Points to a Troubled Past

Andrew Green Friday, Oct. 18, 2019

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