Ukraine: Could a prisoner swap promote peace?
Ukraine and Russia have swapped prisoners, to the chagrin of investigators exploring the downing of a passenger jet. But will…
I discovered a slice of Paris through Chinese immigrants
Chinese immigrants form a growing community in France. Two manicurists gave me insight into challenges facing workers in Paris's beauty…
Breadth & depth: A sampling of News-Decoder’s best
News-Decoder has pulled together a dozen articles that showcase authors of all ages tackling complex issues with impartiality and fairness.
Notre-Dame fire unites, then divides France
The fire at Notre-Dame cathedral moved French citizens. But an outpouring of donations to fund its reconstruction has stirred controversy.
A New Perspective on Polarization
I've spent the past school year studying overseas. It's given me a new perspective on my own homeland and on…
A New Yorker finds new ways of thinking in France
I'm a New Yorker studying in France. I now realize a president doesn’t necessarily define a country and there are…
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…
Africa’s colonial history explains countries’ present challenges
When former colonializers claim their due, they get repaid. But when Africans do the same, they're told to forget about…
France’s “gilets jaunes” send shivers through Europe
France's "gilets jaunes" movement has forced President Macron to offer concessions. And the yellow vests are sending shock waves across…
French debacle lays bare pros and cons of carbon tax
There's broad agreement greenhouse gases must be cut. But France has had to scrap a key tactic -- higher fuel…