*By Steven Friedman One day, if they follow instructions, Africa’s new democracies will grow up to be “real” like those of Western Europe and North America. This assumption makes little sense – but it influences the way many people in the West and in Africa think about African democracies.

The claim that democracy fares better in the West than in Africa is a fallacy

*By Nicolás Saldías and Charles Larratt-Smith Canada has been at the forefront accepting asylum seekers from war-torn countries like Syria. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau famously tweeted, “To those fleeing persecution, terror and war, Canadians will welcome you, regardless of your faith.

Canada's disturbing indifference to the plight of Venezuelans

By Agelos Delis, Karen Jackson and Oleksandr Shepotylo The current impasse in the British parliament has increased the probability of ending up with one of two extreme outcomes: no Brexit or no deal.

Why a no-deal Brexit would be less costly for the EU than the UK

By Sara Parker and Kay Standing The tragic recent deaths of a mother and her two sons in a chhaupadi hut in Nepal has again brought the issue of this exclusionary practice to the forefront of international human rights and media attention.

Nepal’s menstrual huts: What can be done about this practice of confining women to cowsheds?

As the United States endures the longest shutdown in its history, Americans are getting a taste of life without government. The absence of some services is clearly visible, such as a buildup of trash at national parks or longer lines at airport security checkpoints.

Shutdown’s economic impact is a forceful reminder of why government matter

By Kenneth Armstrong In her statement to the House of Commons, the UK prime minister has failed to offer any real clarity on where her government’s Brexit policy is heading.

There’s no Brexit Plan B – this is still Plan May

By Joshua Chou The world is still celebrating the historic landing of China’s Chang’e-4 on the far side of the moon on January 3. China has announced its plans to follow up with three more lunar missions, laying the groundwork for a lunar base.

How realistic are China’s plans to build a research station on the Moon?

By Christopher Dent The clock is ticking for China and the US to resolve their trade dispute. Some progress was made at the last round of talks (January 7-9) but negotiators must find a comprehensive agreement by March 2.

Why there will be no winners from the US-China trade war

By Chris Stafford Just 24 hours after suffering a historic defeat in parliament over her Brexit deal, the prime minister has survived a vote of no confidence in her government – thanks to the support of her backbench MPs.

Theresa May survives confidence vote, but Brussels is in charge now

By Craig Jeffrey In recent days, Australia’s foreign minister Marise Payne announced efforts to strengthen Australia’s involvement in the Indian Ocean region, and the importance of working with India in defence and other activities.

Why the Indian Ocean region might soon play a lead role in world affairs

By Francesca Cavallerio Two things struck me while watching Andy Murray’s press conference from the Australian Open, in which he announced his intention to retire.

Andy Murray: Breaking away from sport’s ‘no pain, no gain’ culture

By Chris Edelson If President Donald Trump declares a national emergency to fund some portion of a wall along the US-Mexico border without congressional authorisation, what would happen next?

US-Mexico wall: If Trump declares a national emergency, could Congress or the courts reverse it?

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