Are you proud? 20 Days in Mariupol
During my senior year of college, I taught a half-credit house course on Russian culture with some good friends. At that point in my life, I was still trying to fit in with my Russian relatives, the...
Why does Azerbaijan matter to the European Union?
Despite relatively tense political relations between the European Union and Azerbaijan, Brussels is aiming to strengthen energy cooperation with Baku. In an attempt to end its dependency on Russian...
The web’s top three #103
Every Monday on Global Comment, we share the slow, thoughtful, considerate words that our brains - and souls - need but that it's easy to miss in our busy world. We distil the best of the web and...
Movies portraying true stories of powerful women, perfect for International Women’s Day
"I am grateful to be a woman. I must have done something great in another life," said writer Maya Angelou. It's International Women's Day! And to commemorate the struggles and achievements of women...
“The sheer scale of their sins can never be completely hidden from view”: The Zone of Interest
Jonathan Glazer’s, The Zone of Interest exists as a title before slowly dissolving to a black screen, a lingering Kubrickian monolith transporting us back through time as only cinema can. Gothic...
International Women’s Day: 5 iconic Latinas who made history
International Women's Day is celebrated every year on March 8. Officially recognized by the United Nations in 1977, March 8 has become a key date to commemorate the social, political, cultural and...
Should we really be worried about a possible nuclear war?
Ever since Ukraine’s 2023 counteroffensive failed to achieve the expected result, Western media and officials have been repeatedly accusing Russia of planning to invade neighboring European...
The web’s top three #102
Every Monday on Global Comment, we share the slow, thoughtful, considerate words that our brains - and souls - need but that it's easy to miss in our busy world. We distil the best of the web and...
Podcast Showcase: T&J
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 T&J. Sum up your podcast in three sentences...
The best TV and streaming premieres: March 2024
Looking for a juicy new TV series for the month of March? Wondering when your favorite series are coming back? We've got you covered. As we do every month, we have prepared an audiovisual guide with...