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April 1, 2024

Nigeria
When Disability Meets Privilege

Authorities in Nigeria squander an opportunity to make a statement about human dignity and genuine social inclusion.

An empty Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) restaurant is shown on November 20, 2023.

January 23, 2013

Politics and Government
Are Egypt’s Muslim Brothers Democrats? A Response

My friend who goes by the twitter handle @CynicalIslamist responded to my post about the Muslim Brotherhood’s democratic credentials.  It’s a thoughtful and articulate response.  Enjoy! You say the …

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September 14, 2018

Financial Markets
The Dangerous Myth We Still Believe About the Lehman Brothers Bust

The new consensus about the cause of the 2008 financial crisis is seductive — and misleading. Sebastian Mallaby presents an alternative opinion.

A street sign for Wall Street is seen outside the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in Manhattan, New York City.

March 26, 2024

Refugees and Displaced Persons
How Does the U.S. Refugee System Work?

The United States has long been a safe haven for refugees from around the world. President Biden is working to expand the country’s resettlement program after the Trump administration made sharp cuts…

Afghan refugees walk through Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Virginia, on September 2, 2021.

August 12, 2011

Turkey
Weekend Reading: A Christian Brother, A Turkish Crash?, and What Makes the UAE Tick

A Muslim reads the Koran during the holy month of Ramadan inside a mosque in Dubai (Ahmed Jadallah/Courtesy Reuters) A Copt becomes the VP of the Brotherhood’s new political party. Turkey’s com…

Weekend Reading: A Christian Brother, A Turkish Crash?, and What Makes the UAE Tick