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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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October 22, 2019
Nigeria
Nigerian Art Continues to Make Waves
A work by the late Nigerian artist Ben Enwonwu fetched $1.4 million at a Sotheby’s auction in London on October 15. The painting, “Christine,” is a 1971 portrait of the Caribbean-origin American wife of a missionary. After her death, the portrait hung on the wall at her family’s home. Unaware of the origin of the piece, a stepson eventually reached out to Sotheby’s to see if it had any value.
November 26, 2016
Cuba
On the Death of Fidel Castro
On the death of Fidel Castro my thoughts today turned immediately to Huber Matos, who sadly did not live to see this day. Matos was a true hero of the Cuban Revolution--and was therefore imprisone…
April 8, 2020
Cybersecurity
The Cybersecurity of Health
The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the need for a patient-centric approach to the cybersecurity of healthcare technology systems.
November 27, 2018
Brazil
Latin America’s New Populism Isn’t About the Economy
Injustice, not economic class, is what’s turning voters against the political establishment.
February 13, 2012
North Korea
What David Petraeus Should Ask in Myanmar
Last week it was reported that Central Intelligence Agency director David Petraeus likely would be traveling to Myanmar to meet with senior officials there. His visit would follow that of Secretary o…
