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Venezuela: Why Trump’s sanctions won’t work
The White House recently announced new financial sanctions on Venezuela in a rebuke to the country’s...
No, palm oil is not responsible for 40% of global deforestation
A little over a month ago, Indonesia’s Environment and Forestry Ministry sought to extend a moratori...
How the Vietnamese cult of heroes promotes nationalism in politics
The Vietnamese government is trying to pass a new law on religion that will separate the nation’s ma...
Yes, microlending reduces extreme poverty
A small boost in microlending to the developing world could lift more than 10.5 million people out o...
As Thailand restricts internet freedom, cyber activists work to keep an open web
On June 9 2017, a Thai man was sentenced to 35 years in jail for sharing Facebook posts. The crime:...
Seeking energy security, Poland welcomes US natural gas but defends coal power
The first shipment of American liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Louisiana’s Cheniere Energy arrived...
Climate and the G20 summit: some progress in greening economies, but more needs to be done
On July 7, G20 leaders will gather in Hamburg for their annual meeting. One likely outcome: another...
Henry Threadgill’s Life in Music
Nate Wooley ,July 25, 2023 Henry Threadgil...
Modern slavery and tourism: when holidays and human exploitation collide
Holidays are a privilege that many who are fortunate to take them look forward to. They are an oppor...
Global hijabista style, from the Afghan burqa to the cover of a fashion magazine
July 12 is National Hijab Day in Iran, a celebration that has been met by defiant protests by women...