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Jokowi and the Hopes for a More Dynamic Indonesia

Indonesia’s Troubled Trade Relationship with the United States.

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Indonesia: Why the US Needs to Pay Closer Attention

The United States needs to treat the unassuming Indonesian President Widodo with the attention due to his country.

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South Africa: Is This What We Want the World To See?

South Africa’s socio-economic strains are becoming untenable.

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The “Blame Russia” Line Deflects From U.S. Blunder

Why the Obama administration won’t admit the real targets of Russian airstrikes.

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Ankara Blues: Yet More Bombings

Reflections on the cheapness of life in Turkey.

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Population: How Many People Will Live in Africa in 2100?

Africa’s population may only rise to some 2.6 billion as opposed to UN’s projection of more than 4 billion by 2100

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Eritrea in America: The Stories of Manna and Ahmed

The life of Eritrean political refugees – from Atlanta to Portland.

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Gun Deaths: An American Prophet

On gun deaths, Americans knew what needed doing half a century ago.

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Migration Crisis: How to Break the Cycle of Death and Amnesia

Europe alone cannot be asked to single-handedly shoulder the migration/refugee crisis facing the world.

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Public Health: Russia is Sick

Public health challenges facing Russia today cripple its potential for tomorrow.

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