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Israeli border police officers and Palestinians clash during a protest against the expansion of Israeli Jewish settlements near the West Bank town of Salfit. 

The word ‘apartheid’ is used to describe Israel’s control over Palestinians. Why is it so loaded? 

Conflict & Justice

Human rights groups have used the term apartheid strategically to emphasize the need for a paradigm shift in the region. But others argue that the loaded term doesn’t apply.

A sign with the written word nazi in black appears near the blue lights of a police vehicle

Misusing culture in international politics: Part II

Critical State
Peace marches have been held to protest against anti-foreigner marches in South Africa.

Journalist discusses witnessing the murder that shocked South Africa

Conflict
The World

Women can do anything, says this South African crane operator

Development
Police officers watch as demonstrators protest the death of black teenager Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri August 12, 2014.

As suburban St. Louis boils, the city confronts a difficult history with race

Conflict
Mandela

Denis Goldberg, for years at Mandela’s side, recalls their struggles

Global Politics

Nelson Mandela was “a leader among leaders” in the drive to end apartheid. One of those leaders who stood next to him was Denis Goldberg, who recalls Mandela’s commitment — and how far he was willing to go to achieve equality.

Race divides South African politics

Global Politics

Politics in post-apartheid South Africa is dominated by two political parties: The Democratic Alliance, which is seen as a party of white and mixed-race voters, and the African National Congress, which is supported primarily by black voters. Recently, the Democratic Alliance has tried to attract more black voters and become the new majority party.

Summer in the Global Village: Trevor Noah, South Africa’s Comic Phenomenon

Much of comedian Trevor Noah’s work references his mixed-race heritage: He was born during the apartheid era to a black South African mother and a white Swiss father […]

What Does It Take to Change South Africa's Schools?

School Year Blog: What Does It Take To Change South Africa’s Schools? Ask High School Students.

Development & Education

Changing South Africa’s education system is no easy task. In fact, the only people up to the monumental challenge may be high school students.

China Past Due: Hukou ‘Economic Apartheid’

The residence permit system was enacted in the 1950s, as part of the Communist Party’s plan to rapidly industrialize the economy. It effectively set up an economic apartheid system — forcing rural residents to stay where they were, and work to support urban workers, who were in the state enterprises getting a full range of […]