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May 16, 2022

Nigeria
Gruesome “Blasphemy” Killing Brings Nigeria’s Long-Running Ethno-Religious Divide Into Sharp Focus

Last week’s gruesome murder of Deborah Yakubu, a home economics sophomore at the Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, comes at a time of escalating social and economic tension in Nigeria, and will most certainly raise the political stakes as the country enters electioneering season in preparation for next year’s presidential election.

A sign that reads "Higher Shariah Court," a child with a bucket in the background, and an old looking building.
Blog Post by Ebenezer Obadare Africa in Transition

November 4, 2021

Myanmar
Some Final (Brief) Thoughts on the ASEAN Summit and Myanmar

Updates from the latest ASEAN Summit.

A hand stretches out the blue, red, white, and yellow ASEAN flag during the organization's latest meeting.
Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick Asia Unbound

March 6, 2023

United States
Meet Marianne Williamson, Democratic Presidential Candidate

The best-selling author, spiritual guru, and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate announced her candidacy for the 2024 Democratic presidential nomination.

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Blog Post by James M. Lindsay The Water's Edge

November 6, 2019

South Africa
Renowned American Anti-Apartheid Activist Passes Away

Jennifer Davis, an American anti-apartheid activist, died on October 15. Among her many legacies, she mobilized public pressure on Congress to overturn President Ronald Reagan’s veto of the Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act.

A women speaks at a committee meeting while a man and woman look on next to her.
Blog Post by John Campbell Africa in Transition

January 22, 2016

Turkey
Winter Storm Reading

Snow- and Middle East–themed reading for this weekend's winter storm.

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Blog Post by Steven A. Cook From the Potomac to the Euphrates