By the end of 2016 nearly 5.2 million refugees had arrived on Europe’s shores from Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Nearly one million of those sought asylum in Germany, and Berlin alone sometimes received over 10,000 refugees in a single month.
A place to call home: Germany’s housing crisis is hitting refugees hardest Read More »
The recent crisis in Haiti didn’t come out of nowhere; centuries of foreign intervention coupled with an opportunistic Haitian political elite have contributed to the country’s troubles, said Robert Fatton Jr., former professor of Government and Foreign Affairs at the University of Virginia.
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From Michelangelo to Caravaggio, Italy is perhaps the most famous center of art in the world. But today’s artists, to fulfill their callings and find respect and success, are having to head abroad.
Journey to the United States: Four Italian Artists Find Opportunity and Success Read More »
China’s ever-tightening oppressive grip over opposition and everyday life has Hong Kongers worried for the future.
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Stanford students interview and profile athletes from around the world who will compete in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
2024 Olympic Games in Paris: Meet Some of the Athletes Competing Read More »
China’s Belt and Road Initiative is ushering in a new era of economic connectivity and geopolitical maneuvering in Southeast Asia. A discussion about the initiative and its implications unfolded at Stanford University on Oct. 11.
Southeast Asia Balances Economic Gains, Sovereignty Concerns In BRI Era Read More »
Stanford students interview and profile reporters from around the world whose lives have been forced into exile and remain unsure when, if ever, they will be able to return
Exiled: Stories of Journalists Who Are Forced To Flee Read More »
At Prubechu’, on the corner of 18th and Mission booming reggae music, bursts of laughter, and a sunny outdoor patio make diners feel as if they’re in the Pacific.
San Francisco’s only Chamorro Restaurant Persists Amid Pandemic Read More »
The United States has refused to join COVAX, the global initiative to ensure widespread equitable access to a COVID-19 vaccine, a decision that has reduced funding and made it likely that millions of the world’s poorest won’t have access to a COVID-19 vaccine in 2021.
U.S. Refusal to Join COVAX Puts World’s Poorest at Risk Read More »
After Italy shut down all public facilities between late February and early March, the government announced that schools would continue to operate online. But by May, 1 in 5 students were still struggling to gain access to the system through aging internet infrastructure and narrow smartphone screens. Students say they’ve been forsaken by the government. But teachers across Italy continue to fight for their right to an education.
Italian teachers fight to reach students in time of pandemic Read More »
Just like people in the rest of the world, Indians feel a great sense of uncertainty about their future because of the pandemic. While government officials have put a hold on CAA and the nationwide NRC, and promised to consult all stakeholders before implementing them, many activists believe the fight is far from over.
How the coronavirus lockdown impacted anti-citizenship law protests in India Read More »
IRAN — Sanctions, turbulence in the oil market and COVID-19 have knocked Iran from its provocative and aggressive posture. Now, Iran appears to be pivoting from regional power broker to defending its political status quo and financial reserves.
Iran, once seeking regional dominance, turns inward amid coronavirus and economic woes Read More »
