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How Russia And Belarus Are Cracking Down On Exiles — And A Passport Fix To Fight Back

Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko is making it impossible for citizens who’ve fled the country to renew their passports, which may make some effectively stateless. What are some possible solutions?

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How Censorship Could Shake Up Zimbabwe’s Election

Free speech advocates are concerned that the government has been using the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act to keep citizens and journalists from expressing political opinions.

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Geopolitics Russia-Ukraine War

Mykolaiv Postcard: Life On Ukraine’s Creeping Southern Front Line

The fate of Mykolaiv and surrounding areas of southern Ukraine are crucial in the next stage of the war. A reporter visits local villages … and the troops on the front line.

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Witness From The Inside: Finding The Source Of India’s Police Violence

The Indian police force is built on a macho culture that promotes those who commit violence. Only the victims know the truth, and no one ever dares challenge the system.

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In The News

The Vo’ Paradox: Home Of Italy’s First COVID Death Is No-Vax Stronghold

This small Italian town is remembered well for being on the front line in the fight against COVID-19. Now it faces vaccine hesitancy.

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Geopolitics

Playing Politics With The Vaccine, Risks At Home And Abroad

From the viewpoint of an economist specializing in social protection issues, France’s move toward vaccination mandates comes with major risks.

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When France’s Foreign Legion Becomes French

Each year, about 200 soldiers from the elite military unit become naturalized French citizens.

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Economy Society

Beards, Windows, Chinese Migrants: A History Of Bizarre Taxes

Hipsters beware: beards have been on the list of unusual taxes.

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Ideas Terror in Europe

Terrorists Take Our Lives, Populists Steal Our Souls

How should we react in the face of the threat of Islamist terrorism? It’s a fine line to walk between the double threat of jihadism and our own worst instincts.

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Future Society

Smart Cities International: Autobahn 2.0, Dakar Hub, Speeding Songs

Here is a preview of our exclusive newsletter to keep up-to-date and stay inspired by Smart City innovations from around the world.

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Future Smarter Cities Society

Smart Cities International: Newcastle Lights, Nairobi Maps, California Recycled H2O

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Smart Cities International: Montreal Ideas, Arab Voices, Buenos Aires Lights

Here is a preview of our exclusive newsletter to keep up-to-date and stay inspired by Smart City innovations from around the world.

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Ideas Society

In Chile, A Plea For Legalizing Abortion – Now

Chile is the only country in South America where abortion is completely banned, even in cases of rape and when a mother’s life is in danger. It’s time to change that.

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