Minority histories of the Indian national flag
As India celebrates its independence, the flag is on full display, but few people know about the complex origins of this ubiquitous national symbol.
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What the Djibouti military base tells us about China’s growing role in Africa
China's presence in Africa continues to grow with its first military base in Djibouti. It wants to be a friend to Africa positioning itself as a global power while looking after its own interests.
Islamic State: the West must embrace local state ownership of the region’s conflicts
The West needs to push for local action against Islamic State's reign of terror in the Middle East. States in the region must find solutions to the conflicts to bring peace and stability.
For many Mexicans, this government spying scandal feels eerily familiar
This is not the first time Mexico's government has been accused of spying on and harassing citizens whose activities it finds inconvenient.
Arundhati Roy’s new novel lays India bare, unveiling worlds within our world
Author and activist Arundhati Roy proves once again that she is a passionate voice of dissent in a nation that's tilting towards authoritarianism.
As Thailand restricts internet freedom, cyber activists work to keep an open web
Citizens and digital-rights advocates are pushing back against growing cyber repression in Thailand, where sharing the wrong Facebook post can land you in jail.
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Emmanuel Macron staged a punk coup on the Champs-Élysées
The French president's orchestration of the Bastille Day military parade featuring a Daft Punk tune was a deft move that left Trump outmaneuvered, and positioned France as a force to contend with.
The ups and downs of Franco-American relations
France and the US have always had their differences, but they've also proved strong and steady allies.
The Islamic State is on its knees, but its legacy will long haunt the Middle East
After a major defeat in Mosul, Islamic State seems to have suffered a blow that could end its goal of establishing a cross-border caliphate in the Middle East.
For Pakistan, China’s huge energy investments may have serious political costs
China is sinking billions into energy development in rural Pakistan, much of it earmarked for renewables. That may be good for the climate and the national economy, but what about the locals?
Now is the summer of our discontent: memes, national identity and the globalisation of rage
The term “meme” was coined in 1976. Today, these cultural artefacts have gone viral, and are redrawing the boundaries of acceptable political discourse.
Iraq faces a crucible after Mosul: South Africa offers some useful lessons
South Africa's peaceful transition from apartheid to democracy holds crucial lessons for a post-Islamic State Iraq.
Global hijabista style, from the Afghan burqa to the cover of a fashion magazine
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Malawi set out to give students skills to support democracy. But it’s not been easy
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Kenyatta or Odinga? Why dynastic politics is alive and well in Kenya
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Inside Venezuela’s economic collapse
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Is lynching the new normal in India?
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At an uncertain G20 summit, it may be Trump against the world
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To fight radicalisation in Southeast Asia, empower the women
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