by News Decoder | 2 Feb 2021
Nationalist political movements have been on the rise in Western countries in recent years, with vast consequences for local, national and global political agendas. Join students from The Thacher School, in Ojai, California, and Transylvania College, in Cluj, Romania,...
by Nelson Graves | 20 Jan 2021 | News Decoder Updates, Politics
In a shift from the Trump administration, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will not tolerate white supremacy, two experts tell a News Decoder webinar. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will strive to restore respect for racial and ethnic diversity in the United States and not...
by Barry Moody | 7 Jan 2021 | Europe, Government, Nationalism
Despite a Brexit deal with the EU, Boris Johnson’s popularity as UK leader has plunged as COVID-19 wreaks havoc, with his foibles on display. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson departs 10 Downing Street for parliament in London, 30 December 2020. (EPA-EFE/ANDY...
by Herchi Abdslem | 4 Dec 2020 | Africa
My friend Zied was bright and destined for a great career. Instead, he quit school — like so many students in Tunisia who opt for dropping out. Unemployed graduates demonstrate in Tunis, Tunisia, urging the government to provide them with job opportunities, 22 January...
by Barry Moody | 24 Feb 2020 | Europe
Italy has sidelined right-wing populism for now. But a shaky governing coalition and big egos are keeping long overdue reforms on the back burner. Graffitti shows, from left, former Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, Democratic Party leader Nicola Zingaretti, Prime...