Look: Women’s rights on a street in Amman
A female face in a sea of mustaches and beards: We went looking to document women's rights and found a…
Hopes rise with the end of Africa’s cold war
Ethiopia and Eritrea's cold war has come to an abrupt end, sparking vast change. I speak with a political prisoner…
Can sport be an antidote to populism?
Soon, even breakdancing may be an Olympic sport. My reflections on how the inclusiveness of sport may help to counter…
Decoder Spotlight: African Leadership Academy shines
Students at the African Leadership Academy have been named this month’s “Decoders in the Spotlight” for contributing exceptional content to…
Should it be a crime to help illegal immigrants?
Europeans are being prosecuted for aiding illegal immigrants. EU states had a choice to exempt humanitarian aid from criminal charges.…
The time I showed Shirley MacLaine around Beijing
Last year, 140 million tourists visited China. In 1973, China was very selective about who got to enter. Hollywood star…
Decoder: What is terrorism? And who are terrorists?
A bloody attack in New Zealand brought the word “terrorist” back into the headlines. What is terrorism, and why is…
China and India vie for dominance in Sri Lanka
China has dramatically increased its presence in Sri Lanka in the past decade. But so has India. Are the two…
Look: “Yellow vests” movement wakes up France
"Yellow vests" protests have rocked France for months. We watched angry demonstrators march in Brittany -- proof the movement is…
In Venezuela, a regime change plan gone awry
The leader of Venezuela clings to power amid hunger and misery, in the face of a U.S.-backed opposition. Are we…