In the Spotlight

The Unsolved Mystery of Agnès Dury

Four years after a young French aid worker was killed in a small Burundian town, family members and coworkers are still pressing for a proper investigation. By Ruby Pratka.

The Future of Indonesian Palm Oil

Environmentalist, indigenous farmers and local populations are squaring off against an immense industry over palm oil production in Indonesia. By Joseph Kirschke.

Gender, Race and the Burqa Ban

A Canadian minister's recent ban against the burqa and niqab, when closely scrutinized, stifles the kinds of freedoms it claims to be defending and enforces cultural divides. By Jakub Burkowicz.

China and North Korea's New Dynasty

While the rest of the world remains in the dark about North Korea, China may be the only country with any kind of influence during the current transfer of power. By Joseph Kirschke.

Repression of the Press in Cote d'Ivoire

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara came into office promising to uphold democracy, but members of the press find themselves under threat. By Ruby Pratka.

Lifting the Gaza Blockade: A U.S. Imperative

The United States has an imperative to pressure Israel to lift the blockade of the Gaza Strip on three accounts: legality, morality and strategic interest. By Joshua Pringle.

Will a United Government Lead Yemen to Peace?

With a new coalition government and President Ali Abdullah Saleh nowhere to be seen, can Yemen begin to move toward peace? By Abubakr Al-Shamahi.