It’s International Migrants Day. These are three must-read books.
What shapes the policies and approach of host-country governments?
Who’s getting vaccinated? The answer has changed since the first wave.
At first, areas dense with Black and Latino Americans were left behind. Now, counties dominated by Whites are the laggards.
Is it time to rethink how we study politics?
‘Decolonizing Politics’ and ‘Reconsidering Reparations’ are books that will inspire a wide range of readers.
Two new books take different roads to understand South Africa
South Africa’s government changed after 1994. So did the social order.
What does it take to build up women’s rights after war?
This nuanced compilation looks at women’s empowerment after Sierra Leone’s civil war, from different perspectives
No, Batman didn’t save the Congo, and other book reviews
Three new books set the record straight on the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Nigeria’s harsh police culture grew from colonial abuses
Akali Omeni’s new book ‘Policing and Politics in Nigeria: A Comprehensive History’ explains why this culture persists
‘Islamic State in Africa’ explores nine militant Islamist groups
This book takes a comprehensive look at the rise of Islamic State affiliates operating on the continent
Apartheid casts a long shadow across South Africa
Andrew Harding’s new book, ‘These Are Not Gentle People,’ takes a deep look at community fear and mistrust
Paul Farmer’s last book teaches still more about pandemics
With a great deal of storytelling, Farmer emphasizes that it’s a mistake when policymakers focus on controlling spread rather than delivering health care