Cultural and natural heritage is important to all of us. But we are doing ourselves a disservice if we allow national interests to come before quality.
Apartheid’s Worst Nightmare: A Flawed and Very Human Hero
Winnie Mandela’s contradictory personas are a reflection of the history of South Africa and of the society that it is today.
National Income Vs. National Freedom
A nation’s income level doesn’t always correlate to its freedom level.
Shooting an Own Goal: China’s Belt and Road Funding Terms Spark Criticism
The recipients of Beijing’s supposed largess regularly find themselves trapped in debt leading to rising anti-Chinese sentiment.
Turkey’s Erdogan: Leader-for-Life?
The country’s leader since 2003 has been adept at evading term limits or restarting the clock on them.
Western Europe: The Fastest-Closing Gender Gap
Which world regions have the widest gender gaps and which are closing slowest?
South Africa’s Land Question
The reactions to the National Assembly’s motion to amend South Africa’s constitution for the expropriation of land without compensation underscore how divided South Africa remains.
South Africa’s Xenophobia Problem
Once a haven for other Africans, the country’s economic crisis has soured public opinion on foreigners.
South Africa’s Violent Crime Problem
Decades after Apartheid, violence remains an unresolved obstacle to the country’s success.
Zuma’s Grand Corruption
South Africa’s clean government activists have prevailed against the former president, but it will take time to undo his damage.