In early September, the French government moved to ban the wearing of long robes known as abayas in state-run schools. An abaya is a long, loose outer garment traditionally worn by some Muslim women as an expression of modesty in … Continue reading
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Life and Death in the Favelas: What Brazil’s Latest Police Raids Reveal
A closer look at the October 2025 favela raids reveals how state violence, inequality, and politics continue to shape daily life in Brazil’s poorest communities.
In the early hours of Tuesday, October 28, 2025, police helicopters circled over Complexo … Continue reading
Gen Z vs. the Elite: Inside Nepal’s Anti-Corruption Uprising
After years of corruption and political stagnation, Nepal’s youth have had enough. Their fight began online, but didn’t stay there long.
In early September, Nepal erupted into some of the deadliest protests in recent history. A government decision to block … Continue reading
South America’s Lithium Triangle Reshapes Global Trade Through Resource Nationalism
I. Introduction
Lithium has become the “new oil” of the global energy transition—and South America’s Lithium Triangle (Argentina, Bolivia, Chile) holds more than half of the world’s known reserves—about 56% overall, with Bolivia alone containing roughly 21%, the largest share … Continue reading
Reclaiming Climate Power: The Global South’s Voice at COP30
As COP30 approaches, countries in the Global South are no longer waiting for a seat at the table. This piece looks at how they’re speaking up, pushing back, and reshaping the global climate conversation on their terms.
I. Introduction
“We … Continue reading
Can Democracy Withstand AI Misinformation?
I. Introduction
Just before the January 2024 Democratic primary in New Hampshire, thousands of voters received an unusual phone call from what sounded like President Joe Biden telling them to “save your vote for the November election.” But the call … Continue reading
Gendered Impacts of the M23 Resurgence in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The March 23 Movement’s (M23) recent activities in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have aggravated conflict in a sensitive area and affected the city of Goma in particular, as well as relations with the DRC’s neighbouring countries, including … Continue reading