By Monika Pronczuk The tide of refugees fleeing to Europe from wars in the Middle East and elsewhere has sparked strong reactions, much of it hostile. But for some of us, it has been a life-changing, positive experience. It all started in October, when together with...
North Korea has defied the world again. What does its latest nuclear blast mean for regional and global security? North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Pyongyang, 10 October 2015. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E, File) North Korea highlighted its ability to surprise and defy...
Lucile Martin Name: Lucile Martin Birth Place: Paris, France Occupation: Social researcher in Afghanistan and PhD student in Belgium. Languages: French (native), English, Spanish, Farsi (fluent), Arabic, Pashto (conversational) Currently...
By Christopher Alexander Gellert When primary voters in Iowa and New Hampshire trudge through the snow next month to select their nominee, some will vote for the candidate they support. Others will vote for the candidate they believe can win. For many Democrats, any...
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