Development & Education

September 17, 2020

When graduate student Dipo Oyeleye heard the song "We Go Win (Corona)" by Cobhams Asuquo, a Nigerian singer-songwriter, he knew what his next research project would be: a study of the myriad coronavirus songs that flourished in Africa at the pandemic's onset on the continent.

Global Politics

China's new Silk Road traverses Kazakhstan. But some Kazakhs are skeptical of Chinese influence.

The World

September 14, 2020

The tradeoffs of China's investment in Kazakhstan require Kazakhs — most of whom are Muslim — to reckon with the persecution of Muslim minorities just across their border.

Will coronavirus really change college forever?

Innovation Hub

September 11, 2020

Colleges were already facing hard times. Could the pandemic be the tipping point to upend the whole industry?

US-China relations

Confucius Institutes push back against Pompeo’s assertion they should close

The World

September 10, 2020

The Trump administration has taken aim at Chinese cultural programs called Confucius Institutes housed within US universities. Administrators are caught in the middle, and some say academic freedom is at risk.

Every 30 Seconds

Young US Latinos are at the forefront of a climate revolution

The World

September 09, 2020

More than half of Generation Z believes climate change is tied to human activity, and one in four Gen Zers is Latino. These trends set up young Latinos to be a key demographic leading the charge on climate activism — politically and at home.

Conflict

Afghan peace talks set to start despite escalating attacks on politicians

The World

September 09, 2020

Government representatives are set to meet this week with the Taliban in Doha, Qatar, for the first official meeting between the two warring sides in years.

Sports

Bullfighting has reached a crisis point in Spain

The World

September 09, 2020

Spain has just become the first country in Europe to register half a million coronavirus cases, leaving bullrings empty and bullfighters out of work.

Protest

'Racist' hair care ad in South Africa sparks demonstrations

The World

September 09, 2020

An advertisement published online last week by Clicks, a South African pharmacy and beauty supply chain, prompted outrage on social media and accusations of racism.

Global Politics

Trump's pick to lead Latin American development bank is mired in controversy

The World

September 08, 2020

The White House has nominated a senior adviser to President Donald Trump for a post that has traditionally been held by a Latin American.

The Big Fix

How Indigenous land rights could help save the Brazilian Amazon from deforestation

The World

September 08, 2020

A recent study lends support to what many Indigenous people have often said: Lands held by Indigenous people are better protected from environmental destruction than other areas of the forest.

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