The Globalist

The peace accord to end the civil war in South Sudan remains fragile and needs international support.

World leaders dare not ignore today’s grand corruption.

Will China step up in South Sudan’s crisis?

Which country has been the site of the most attacks on aid workers between 2008 and 2012?

Will closer ties between Japan and South Sudan undo China’s diplomacy in the region — and hurt its investments?

Will the economic costs of secession keep Europe’s separatist movements in check?

Do the secessionist impulses that threaten to break apart troubled African countries make economic sense?

What challenges will Africa’s newest country face following its independence referendum?

How much can the international community truly expect from a fragile, post-conflict government?