AMERICAS
November 8, 2022
America’s election systems are more than just machines – they’re people, who are overworked, underpaid and feeling pressured
By Amel Ahmed, UMass Amherst When people think about making elections secure, they often think…
Editor's Picks
November 8, 2022
In Bulgaria, the battle for the fundamentals of democracy is still raging
By Nadejda Iordanova, former Minister of Justice, Government of Bulgaria Is the end of impunity…
ASIA
November 8, 2022
Sino-Russian cooperation threatens U.S. interests – allies or not
By Audrey Oien Over the past few decades, Russia and China have become more strategically…
BUSINESS
November 8, 2022
The implications of the 1% stock buyback excise tax
Stock buybacks have faced criticism, but now will be taxed for the first time. What…
EUROPE
November 8, 2022
Azerbaijan’s journey from victory to victory
By Aslan Aslanov Thirty years and 44 days. What is behind these numbers? First of…
AMERICAS
November 7, 2022
Time to think again about abolishing torture
Right now, 47 years ago to the day in the autumn of 1975, the corridors…
BUSINESS
November 7, 2022
Some reflections on Russia’s economic diplomacy with Africa
By Kester Kenn Klomegah* During the September ceremony to receive foreign ambassadors, Russian leader Vladimir…
AMERICAS
November 5, 2022
Corruption and human rights abuse in Paraguay
Toxic levels of corruption and lack of discipline in the military’s top brass, minister of…
AMERICAS
October 29, 2022
Gun control is political control instrument
By Jason Innocent When an 18-year-old shooter entered Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, and…
AFRICA
October 27, 2022
U.S.-China cooperation and competition mutually reinforce Ethiopian development
By Ashwin Telang As one of the poorest countries in the world, Ethiopia needs international…