Is there a place for hydropower in a warming world?
Waters of Conflict
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Africa
Protecting Democracy — Beyond Who Wins
Of the 60-some countries holding elections this year, many confront serious authoritarian threats that go beyond the names on the ballot.
Blinken’s Trip to Africa
The secretary of state’s latest trip to four African countries reveals America’s impotence in the post-hegemonic world.
Remote Warfare and Expendable People
Forever war means never having to say you’re sorry.
The Military-University-Industry Complex Targets Africa
The Minerva Research Initiative directs funds from the Pentagon to scholars, but there’s no evidence that the results are useful to the military.
Labor and Green Colonialism in the Global South
What will happen to workers in the transition to clean energy?
A Crack in a 75-year-old Wall of Impunity: South Africa Challenges Israeli Genocide in Court
South Africa’s painstakingly compiled genocide case against the Israeli government isn’t just an important legal document — it’s a rallying cry for civil society.
Biden Responds to the Collapse of U.S. Counterterrorism Strategy in Niger
The Pentagon is desperate to keep a toehold in this critical region.
Mapping the Impacts and Conflicts of Rare-Earth Elements
A new map and report explore the challenges for a green and digital transition.
The Epicenter of International Terrorism
America’s forever wars yield a 75,000% increase in terror attacks.