World Affairs

Is there any way to reconcile the fashion industry with the inhumane conditions it fosters in countries like Bangladesh?

Some have pointed to democratic socialism as a movement that could solve the problems of both capitalism and fully-blown socialism. Is there any merit to the claim?

North Korea's threats, most recently against Guam, pose questions of how the U.S. should ethically respond to a nuclear strike ordered by Kim Jong Un.

Electoral changes brought on by Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro have dragged the country ever closer to dictatorship.

Otto Warmbier's death after being imprisoned in North Korea has sparked questions of whether Warmbier displayed privilege or cultural relativism through his actions.

Should we make decisions on humanitarian aid based on the proximity of those afflicted?

The case of four-year-old Gregory Villemin's murder has captivated French media - a trend with historical roots.

Saudia Arabia's World Cup football team refused to observe a moment of silence for the London terror attack victims, sparking a controversy over respect and cultural relativism.

As Pakistan tries the first death penalty case over a social media post, questions surrounding the censorship of online speech linger.

Gabriel Andrade argues that indigenous groups are being exploited by Latin American politicians in the name of identity politics.

Concern around a dubious internet game, reportedly linked to several teen suicides, resembles a moral panic more than anything else.

Formulating strategies to address female genital mutilation largely depend on the philosophical underpinnings guiding them.

Indigenous Maori groups object to a Playboy model's choice to take a nude photo atop one of their most important cultural sites.

On Russia's decision to label Jehovah's Witnesses as an extremist group for a lack of patriotism, despite their belief in pacifism and nonviolence.

On the impact of France's 2017 elections on Europe following the rise of the far right and political outsiders.

If Trump's strikes in Syria and Afghanistan are to be considered justified, they must adhere to certain standards of warfare.

The violent protests at India's Ramjas College have as much to do with nationalism as they do free speech.

Violent protests at India's Ramjas College have threatened the role of free speech in Indian society.

Urging researchers to "come through the door, not the window," the San people of South Africa have developed their own code of research ethics.

Nurses from developing countries often leave for jobs in the United States or the United Kingdom, leaving the healthcare systems of their home countries struggling.