Bulgaria’s Educated Among Those Most Likely to Discriminate Against Roma
The Roma continue to be marginalized in Bulgaria.
2012 in 16 Stories
Our biggest stories from 2012.
As 2012 Ends, a Turning Point on Women’s Rights
As outrage over the abuse of women rocks India, women’s rights advocates mark a historic victory in the Philippines.
Conn Hallinan’s 2012 “Are You Serious?” Awards
Each year Conn Hallinan awards news stories and newsmakers that fall under the category of “Are you serious?”
In Mexico, No Matter Which Party Holds the Reins, the People Lose
The war on the narcotraffickers also serves as a pretext for militarizing areas of Mexico that have strong traditions of social resistance.
Four More Years: The Asia Pivot
The Pacific is no one’s “lake,” but an ocean vast enough for all.
Is Rape in India Having Its Newtown Moment?
Rape may have reached its tipping point in India with the brutality of a recent incident.
Magnitsky Act Backlash
Russian officials seek to create the Dima Yakovlev List in retaliation to the Magnitsky list.
Christmas in Lebanon
A Lebanese Alawite family sits in their living room by a Christmas tree.
Deregulation and Free Trade a Win-Win for Mexican Narcotraffickers
Part 1 of an interview with “Drug War Mexico” co-author Peter Watt.
President Obama Might Be Time’s Person of the Year, But Not the Middle-East’s
The biggest disappointment of Obama’s presidency, from an Arab perspective, was his lackluster support for Arabs revolting in Egypt and Syria.
Pakistanis Pay Price for CIA Use of Doctor as Asset in bin Laden Raid
The price for using Dr. Shakil Afridi to gain access to the Abbottabad compound was the deaths of young women and citizens left unvaccinated.
Afghanistan: Avoiding Default
Three scenarios for how the U.S. might manage its involvement in Afghanistan between now and 2014.
Why Africa Is Turning to China
China portrays Africa as a partner in common prosperity, rather than a “doomed continent” requiring aid.
Maybe David Brooks Could Teach Gen. Petraeus and the Kagans a Thing or Two About Humility
Gen. Petraeus allowed unprecedented access to conservative Washington think tankers.