Russia’s influence in the Balkans is rather limited, despite media exaggeration of Moscow’s role in the region. The Kremlin effectively controls a small portion of the Serbian energy sector, as...
In a parallel universe, ”Antebellum” could feature as a perverse reboot of “Charlie’s Angels.” Picture Janelle Monáe’s ultra-confident, Afrofuturist, 21st century sociologist / yoga...
I’m going to be honest — I think it’s very hard for most regular people to keep it together this year, even the ones rushing to call themselves “lucky” and to explain that they are much...
Turkey-backed Azerbaijan and Russia’s ally Armenia are fighting a proxy war over the control of the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh, also known as Artsakh. Fierce clashes broke out on September...
These are, without doubt, difficult times. Some countries seem to be handling the Covid crisis impressively, with few outbreaks now and decreasing numbers. Others, however, are not coping well and...
Welcome to the next in the Podcast Showcase series, where we share podcasts with you in the words of the podcasters themselves. This time, we talk to Oh No, Ross and Carrie. Sum up your podcast in...
Life for most individuals is hard. Life for a young boy in a refugee camp, struggling to support himself and his brother, is nearly impossible. Imagine waking up with a constant pang of hunger and...
Climate change isn’t a race thing. Nevertheless, we often tend to stereotype white women as the “face” of sustainability, in ways good or bad. Vegan “Karens” who shame people who eat meat....
“I made a promise to myself: I would always remember my parents’ wishes, but I would never forget myself.” This was only one of many powerful quotes within Amy Tan’s debut novel, The Joy...
Kyrgyzstan – a Central Asian country that is seen as Russia’s most loyal nation in the Commonwealth of Independent States, as well as in the Eurasian Economic Union – will hold very uncertain...
