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      In August, Stand-up comedian Dave Chappelle offered up a profoundly politically incorrect Netflix special that audiences loved. Getty Images
      In 2020, culture warriors need to call for a ceasefire

      Those who find themselves on either side of the debate around political correctness have to settle on a set of givens

      CommentJanuary 01, 2020
      Christian pilgrims visit the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem on Christmas Eve. The city also hosted the Abrahamic Reunion as Muslims, Christians, Jews and Druze met to celebrate Christmas together. AFP
      Amid the dreary state of Arab-Israeli relations comes Christmas cheer and a message of hope

      A multi-faith grassroots movement organised two peace gatherings, in Nazareth and Bethlehem, as part of its vision to create a truly 'shared society'. But challenges still lie ahead

      CommentDecember 24, 2019
      Apart from sushi, Bento boxes have become very popular among foodies living outside Japan.
      Kimchi diplomacy: how national cuisine brings more than just food to the table

      As Italy, China and Japan have shown, culinary arts influence foreign perceptions about a country and could even help attract investment

      CommentDecember 21, 2019
      In his book titled From Generosity to Justice: A New Gospel of Wealth, Darren Walker says 'philanthropy wouldn’t exist without capitalism'. Bloomberg
      Why a reset on capitalism is a good idea

      Capitalism is seen as broken, allowing for the perpetuation of advantages enjoyed by the richest individuals

      CommentDecember 11, 2019
      A Cambridge University college has said it will return a bronze cockerel statue looted from Nigeria, which formed the focus of protests over symbols of Britain's colonial past. AFP
      Questions still linger about colonial-era artefacts

      France has taken the lead in returning antiques to its former colonies but some issues remain unaddressed

      CommentDecember 04, 2019
      The European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. Olivier Hoslet / EPA
      Amid preparations for Nato's 70th anniversary summit, no one seems sure about where Europe should be heading

      With the international order in flux, security, defence and trade remain key obstacles to consensus

      CommentNovember 27, 2019
      Demonstrators clash with riot police during protests against Chilean President Sebastián Piñera on November 18 in Santiago, Chile. Mr Piñera announced Chilean lawmakers agreed on calling a referendum in April 2020 to replace the current constitution, written and approved during General Augusto Pinochet's military dictatorship in 1980. Marcelo Hernandez / Getty
      The people's rebuke is significant for Chile, a country once hailed as a miracle

      Even after the fare hike was reversed, protests continued and morphed into an expression of anger at the pervasive inequality

      CommentNovember 19, 2019
      Farmers in India burn straw stubble in a village in November. Narinder Nanu / AFP
      Several recent stories paint a patchy portrait of India

      Air pollution, slow economic growth and the verdict on the Ayodhya dispute have taken some of the sheen off the nation's image

      CommentNovember 12, 2019
      Political scientist Robert Pape analysed data of sanctions leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbour in 1941. Corbis
      Should data analysis help determine foreign policy decisions?

      Data analysis has traditionally been thought to be best suited to commerce but it could help show when tactics don't produce the desired outcome

      CommentNovember 05, 2019
      Five months after a decisive national victory, India's ruling Bharatiya Janta Party won fewer seats in the Maharashtra and Haryana state elections than it did five years ago. Epa/ Divyakant Solanki
      What state elections in India have in common with Istanbul and Budapest

      Strongman leaders are not immune to a dip in electoral support, as was made clear by the loss of seats for nationalist parties the world over

      CommentOctober 30, 2019
      Middle powers like Japan will continue to play an important role in preserving a rules-based order. EPA
      From trade deals to climate change, middle powers are steadying the ship even as Donald Trump is rocking it

      Smaller countries are having to manage their own interests amid US efforts to undermine international institutions

      CommentOctober 22, 2019
      A homeless person sleeps in a street of downtown Madrid, Spain, on the eve of the International Day for Eradication Poverty. Juan Carlos Hidalgo / EPA
      As the rich get richer, tackling inequality is a global struggle

      With 11 per cent of the planet living below the poverty line, what will it take to eradicate poverty for good?

      CommentOctober 16, 2019
      Democratic presidential hopefuls Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren at the last primary debate. Robyn Beck / AFP
      What happens in the Democratic contest is just as important for the US as the impeachment inquiry

      The party's pick for the presidential ticket could affect the global conversation about tackling inequality and liberal capitalism

      CommentOctober 13, 2019
      As Indian paramilitary soldiers stand guard in Srinagar, little is known about what is going on in Kashmir. Farooq Khan / EPA
      Kashmir has become a place obscured by mist and forgetfulness

      The state remains in lockdown after revocation of its special status while international condemnation has been muted

      CommentOctober 01, 2019
      Gabon will become the first African country paid to preserve its forests in an effort to fight climate change. Amaury Hauchard / AFP
      Carrots are good – but UN also needs to wield a stick to tackle climate change

      As the world is split on emissions policies, there should be a meaningful way to censure countries less committed to the fight

      CommentSeptember 24, 2019
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