Amed Khan: A Philanthropist on the Frontlines in Ukraine
Amed Khan has been described as a "direct action philanthropist." He goes to the frontlines of humanitarian crises on his own and uses his personal wealth and networks to deliver whatever the communit...
29 Jun 202324min
What is Driving a Political Crisis and Protests in Senegal
Over the decades, Senegal has earned a reputation as a reliably stable democracy in West Africa. But recent events have put that reputation to test. Over the last month, Senegal has been rocked by wi...
26 Jun 202321min
Why The United States is Rejoining UNESCO
Back in 2017, the Trump administration announced that the United States would formally leave UNESCO, the UN's education, science and cultural organization. When the Biden administration came to office...
21 Jun 202321min
What Sudan's Refugee Crisis Teaches Us About Africa's Borders
Since fighting broke out in Sudan on April 15th this year, more than million people have been displaced internally and internationally. Many of the borders across which Sudanese have fled are not func...
19 Jun 202324min
A Political Earthquake in Thailand
On May 14th, Thailand held general elections. The results were a shock to the Thai political system. Since a 2014 coup, the military leaders have dominated Thai politics. A main opposition party has...
15 Jun 202325min
Why Saudi Arabia Bought the Entire Sport of Professional Golf
On June 7th, the Professional Golf Association announced a merger with a Saudi backed rival golf league known as LIV Golf. Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, which is controlled by Crown Prince Mo...
12 Jun 202323min
Did Russia Sabotage a Dam to Thwart a Ukrainian Counteroffensive?
In the early hours of Tuesday, June 6th a major Dam on the Dnipro river in Russian occupied Ukraine suffered catastrophic damage. Floodwaters are now rushing downstream and sending tens of thousands o...
8 Jun 202326min
Why Tuberculosis Remains Such a Leading Global Killer
The second leading cause of death from infectious disease around the world is Tuberculosis, following COVID. 10 million people globally develop TB each year, and in 2021 1.6 million died from Tubercul...
5 Jun 202328min
