Jealous Politics
Conflicting Communal Interests in Malaysia: A look at the politics of who belongs and who does not.
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The Ascenders
The Politic conducts research in Jerusalem, Israel on the aliyah of Ethiopian Jewry.
Not a Drop to Drink
An increasingly dry climate has depleted the Middle East’s water supplies. The problem may only get worse.
Revisiting Haiti
In the wake of Haiti’s 2010 earthquake, the island nation’s prodigal child returns.
Mali’s New Chapter
Though the struggle to stabilize Mali hasn’t drawn many headlines, there is still much work to be done.
From Washington to Tehran: Stephen Kinzer
Award-winning foreign correspondent Stephen Kinzer shares his thoughts on the past and future of Iran.
Welcome to the Kingdom
With a $10 billion endowment, King Abdullah University of Science & Technology in Saudi Arabia has tapped one of the world’s most prominent educators. What does this mean for education in the Kingdom?
The Politics of Protection
In 2005, women were arrested, despite little evidence, for murder in Mexico and Saudi Arabia. One died and the other went free. But why?