World
World Cup 2022: Human Rights and Fostering Social Change in Qatar
“If the 2022 World Cup is held in a Qatar that looks the same as the Qatar of today, it is a burden that both FIFA and the Qatari monarchy will bear.”
“A benevolent unitary leader”? China’s Xi Tightens His Grip on Power
“Like most other anti-corruption campaigns, Xi’s crusade has been very popular amongst the Chinese people and has invoked profound fear amongst other Party members.”
Art on Wheels: Painting Pakistan’s Truck “Brides”
“Looking at the truck art, you are cast full force into the dizzying vibrancy of Karachi.”
Truth on Trial: Unearthing the Legacy of the Nakba
“We remember, you remember, they remember”
Ancient Islands, Newest Country? New Caledonia Prepares to Vote on Independence
“Today is really an epic moment, a beautiful time for us.”
Czech Elections: Battles on Shifting Grounds
“The biggest danger facing the Czech Republic is not what the president will do, but rather what he will not.”
An Interview with Ian Johnson, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Writer on China
“I think [China] see[s] religion as a useful tool in the overall effort to restore some sort of order in society.”
The Fashion Shepherds: How Trends Arrive from the Runway to our Wardrobes
“Before seeing so many styles debuted on the runway, I overlooked the influence of fashion shepherds.”