The Biggest Warning from the Facebook Whistleblower
By Barbara F. Walter Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen came out swinging in her October 4 statement to the…
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Trauma and Political Violence—Experts Respond
For every conflict—whether in Afghanistan, Gaza, or Yemen—there are hundreds, if not thousands, of people who experience hardship,…
What’s Next for Women’s Rights in Afghanistan?
Guest post by Madhav Joshi and Louise Olsson What does the Taliban takeover of Kabul mean for the…
Rising Violence and the Risks to Children in Burkina Faso
Guest post by Christopher M. Faulkner and Jared Thompson In June, Islamist militants launched an attack against the…
What Will It Take to End Indefinite Detention at Guantánamo Bay?
Guest post by Philip Luke Johnson The detention camps at the US naval base at Guantánamo Bay (GTMO)…
Why Human Rights Are Losing Their Good Reputation
Guest post by Hannah Baron Human rights organizations and advocates continue to decry the lethal war against crime…
Explaining the Political and Social Unrest in Cuba
Guest post by William M. LeoGrande “The only thing that could cause a social explosion in this country,”…
Three Questions and Answers About the Civil War in Ethiopia
Guest post by Nils-Christian Bormann The civil war between the government of Ethiopia and the Tigray Political Liberation…
Why Jihadists Are Collecting “Zakat” in the Sahel
Guest post by Alex Thurston Around the world, jihadists use a dizzying array of mechanisms to finance themselves,…
What’s Driving Police Violence in Colombia?
By Aila M. Matanock and guest contributors Leonardo R. Arriola, David Dow, and Michaela Mattes Colombian police have…