Brazil in Turmoil: The Cost of Scandal and Corruption on Democracy Maddie Clark Oct 11, 2016 Anyone following the politics of the United States or Europe could say with certainty that political chaos seems…
For Berta Caceres, A Month After Her Death Julia Bugiel Apr 8, 2016 This is an ode to Berta Caceres. Over one month after her murder, even as most newspapers have moved on to new…
Fora Dilma: A People’s Quest to End Corruption Alix Vadot Mar 20, 2016 In Rio de Janeiro, where music and dancing are continuous, a different kind of party took place on the streets of…
Justice for Egypt and Regeni Sam Hersh Feb 25, 2016 In my last post, I wrote about the untimely death of Giulio Regeni, an Italian PhD student brutally beaten and…
Back to the Old Country – Moldova’s Political Crisis Alexander Sirois Feb 16, 2016 Politicians and Priests preaching from a stage to a sea of enraged folk, military tents scattered along the dug up…
Vote For a Better Tomorrow, Unless Tomorrow’s Government is Just as Bad Alexandra Yiannoutsos Nov 22, 2015 To vote is a civic duty, a privilege, a voice in government. However, when does a single vote translate into…
Mexican Drug War Continues – What Now? Angelina Smolynec Oct 30, 2014 While the recent narco-crime related incidents in Mexico might come as a surprise to some, the presence of drug…
Khmer Rouge Trials: The Rocky Road to Judicial Legitimacy Margot Charles Oct 18, 2014 On August 7th 2014, Khieu Samphan and Nuon Chea were sentenced to life imprisonment by the Extraordinary…
Khmer News: Protests in Cambodia Tiphaine Monroe Nov 4, 2013 Although it received little media attention, Cambodia’s civil society has been actively campaigning and protesting…
The Hidden War: Canada, Cartels and Transnational Crime Jai Retter Oct 23, 2013 The global drug trade, which generates economic activity reaching $321 billion according to the United Nations…