After a Long Political Battle, a Statue of Thomas Jefferson Housed at New York’s City Hall Will Move to a History Museum
A controversial sculpture of Thomas Jefferson is moving from the New York City Council Chamber to a new home at…
A New Museum Is Opening in the Korean Demilitarized Zone. Visitors Will Need a Military Escort to Get There
The Korean Demilitarized Zone, a thin strip of land dividing the Korean peninsula on either side of the 38th parallel,…
As Afghanistan falls, what does it mean for the Middle East?
In the 19th century, the phrase “The Great Game” was used to describe competition for power and influence in Afghanistan,…
As the Taliban returns, 20 years of progress for women looks set to disappear overnight
As the Taliban takes control of the country, Afghanistan has again become an extremely dangerous place to be a woman.…
George Kennan urged American leadership and patience to counter the Soviets. Instead, the Cold War ensued
This piece is part of a new series in collaboration with the ABC’s Saturday Extra program. Each week, the show…
“Humanitarian catastrophe” as thousands flee Afghan fighting – BBC News
The United Nations has urged Afghanistan’s neighbours to keep their borders open, potentially allowing tens of thousands of people fleeing…
Jawaharlal Nehru’s vision for a just and equitable post-colonial world, with India leading the way
This piece is part of a new series in collaboration with the ABC’s Saturday Extra program. Each week, the show…
Lalibela, an Ethiopian UNESCO World Heritage Site Famed for Its Rock-Cut Churches, Has Been Seized by Military Forces
Military forces from the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) have occupied Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Ethiopia known for…
Fiji’s other crisis: away from the COVID emergency, political dissent can still get you arrested
The arrest of nine Fijian opposition politicians, including party leaders and two former prime ministers, once again exposes Fijian democracy’s…
Cleveland Has at Last Renamed Its Baseball Team—and the New Name Pays Homage to Beloved Art Deco Sculptures
Major League Baseball has a new team name, and it comes from an unlikely source: public art. The newly christened…
‘The Work Is So Icelandic’: The Artist Known as Shoplifter on Building a Museum of Fantastical Hair in Reykjavik
The artist Shoplifter, known for her work with colorful synthetic hair, is about to make a big mark on her native…
Four Members of the Pussy Riot Art Collective Have Been Jailed by Russian Officials
Russian political activist and performance art group Pussy Riot is again facing jail time, with members Masha Alekhina, Sasha Sofiev,…
As the Taliban surges across Afghanistan, al-Qaeda is poised for a swift return
The imminent fall of Afghanistan is more than a national disaster. It is not just that the gains made in…
Editors’ Picks: 9 Events for Your Art Calendar This Week, From a Show of Cringeworthy Art to a Christie’s Conference on NFTs
Each week, we search for the most exciting and thought-provoking shows, screenings, and events. In light of the global health…
On the brink of disaster: how decades of progress in Afghanistan could be wiped out in short order
Afghanistan is teetering on the brink of an almost unimaginable disaster. The withdrawal of US and allied forces, scheduled by…
Grattan on Friday: The pandemic is now putting the ‘experts’ in their own world of pain
Jeannette Young sounded at the end of her tether on Thursday Queensland’s chief health officer attracted a storm of criticism,…