Scenes from a Disaster Movie
In disaster movies, we often find scenes of chaos at national borders. Amid the pending disaster of an incoming asteroid or zombie apocalypse, the...
Hurricane Otis
As the tumult across the earth intensifies, the world at large finds itself conflicted in a battle for attention. Ukraine, Sudan, Gaza, Lewiston, Maine;...
This Week in Gaza – October 30
Gaza’s Health Ministry confirmed the death toll in Gaza surpassed 8,000 people. US President Biden cast doubt on these numbers last week, to which...
Genocide Language
A few years ago, my friend Brian Butler and I released a podcast series on the history of genocide called “Never Again, Again.” One...
Israel At War (Intelligence Brief)
This Intelligence Brief provides a unique overview and insight regarding this week's Hamas invasion of Israel and subsequent Israeli siege of Gaza. The Israel...
The Chinese Economy Is Shaking
The Chinese economy is shaking. China’s largest property developer, Country Market, warned it is on the verge of default this week. The company reported...
Hindu Nationalism and Growing Violence in India
Religious violence in India continued to swell this month. In a matter of four days, members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) who rule...
Growing Tensions Between the US and Iran
The US has moved more than 3,000 troops to the Red Sea, escalating tensions with Iran. The move comes after Iran seized several civilian...
Is Ethiopia About to Have Another Civil War
Nine months ago, Ethiopia concluded its two-year civil war in the Tigrayan region. The country may be on the verge of yet another internal...
An Assassination and Growing Turmoil in Ecuador
Rising frustration and hopelessness have come to define the political realities of Ecuador in recent years. The pandemic's destabilizing effects and subsequent lockdowns compounded...