Macron’s call for “a real European army” highlights rift in NATO
Should Europe build its own army? Or spend more to support the transatlantic alliance? A rift has opened up between Europe and the United States.Continue Reading →
Female preachers at the heart of jihad and counter-jihad
In conflict, violence is not the only strategy. Both jihad movements and some Islamic governments are using female preachers to…
The virtual chestnut tree & information overload
We gossip today as people gossiped centuries ago. But the volume and speed of information overwhelm us -- the downside…
U.S. elections: Signing up students in the heartland
Key U.S. elections take place next month. This week Indiana University students scrambled to boost participation of young voters, which is historically low.Continue Reading →
Why Canada’s dispute with Saudi Arabia matters
A diplomatic spat between Saudi Arabia and Canada may seem childish. But the dispute has important implications for the West…
A richer, wary Europe strengthens common defence
Wary of Russia and chided by Donald Trump, Europe is spending more on defence and cooperating more closely. But the…
My hectic week rushing to cover world leaders in New York
New York goes into security lock-down every year for the UN General Assembly, which attracts world leaders -- and sends photographers like me scrambling.Continue Reading →
China’s millennials: They will impact all of us
There are more millennials in China than the entire population of the U.S. and Canada. Whatever your interest, these young…
Democracy under fire. You can make a difference.
Democracy is in retreat around the world. How bad is the "democratic recession?" And what can you do to get…
Not the Aung San Suu Kyi I used to know
I used to talk to Aung San Suu Kyi when she was fighting repression in Myanmar. Now she won't condemn the mass killings of Rohingya. Why not?Continue Reading →