World
Syria, Colonialism, and the Yale Art Gallery
“The excavations [of Dura Europos] done by the Yale team in the early part of the twentieth century likely saved these priceless pieces of religious and cultural history from the merciless destruction of the Islamic State. But they did so at a price—removing these pieces from their homeland and rehoming them in the basement of a Western university.”
Not a Game: Brazil in Crisis on the Eve of the Olympics
The President of Brazil, Dilma Rousseff is on trial for impeachment, and the three people in line to replace her may soon be too. Wracked with a crashing economy, corruption protests, and the Zika virus, Rio prepares for the 2016 Summer Olympics.
A Brief Guide to the Peruvian Election in Simple English (And Some Spanish)
Pedro Pablo Kuczynski won the Presidency by the narrowest margin in Peruvian history. Ana Barros breaks down the election results.
Who ISIS Really Wants: How the Islamic State Lures Women Over the Internet
“If you agree to marry me, I’ll treat you like a queen.” Amanda Vosburgh breaks down the social media tactics of the Islamic State’s campaign to recruit Western women.
BREXIT: Britain Leaves the EU and Shocks the World
Thomas Zembowicz explains what Brexit means, now and in the time ahead.
Brexit: In or Out?
The United Kingdom’s referendum on whether to leave the EU is tomorrow. What are the arguments on both sides? And how did David Cameron get himself into this mess?
“You Won’t Be Killed if You Don’t Do Anything Wrong”: The Philippines on the Eve of Duterte’s Presidency
Rodrigo Duterte has won the Philippines’ election with an almost unprecedented mandate. No one knows what will happen when he takes office on June 30th, but one thing is certain: there will be blood.
Breaking the Olive Branch: Why Hopes of an Israeli Unity Government Were Doomed From the Start
Why did Netanyahu spurn Labor and take a sharp turn to the right? And what should expect from the new Israeli Defense Minister? Adrian Rivera breaks it down for us.