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Supporters of Capt. Ibrahim Traore parade waving a Russian flag in the streets of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Oct. 2, 2022. 

When putsch comes to shove: Part I

Critical State

Critical State, a foreign policy newsletter by Inkstick Media, takes a deep dive this week into the myth of “coup contagion.”

In the town of Suceava, Romania, the Mandachi Hotel and Spa, a four-star hotel converted its ballroom into a temporary shelter, serving food and other supplies to Ukrainian refugees.

‘We have compassion for them’: Romania is taking in thousands of Ukrainian refugees

Ukraine
Djibouti City port, sundown.

Living among superpower enemies: Just another day in the life of Djibouti locals

Global Politics
Women wear costumes as they take part in Carnaval in Jacmel, Haiti. The similarity between Carnaval and Mardi Gras in New Orleans is just one connection the two places share.

New Orleans and Haiti are linked by culture, food and history

Arts
Mihail Formuzal, governor of the autonomous Moldovan province Gagauzia, speaks on the phone during an interview at his office in Comrat, the administrative centre of Gagauzia.

In tiny Moldova, Russia is repeating its Ukraine playbook

Global Politics
The World

Haitians face uncertain future as US suspends special immigration status

Environment

Within New York’s Haitian population, reaction has gone from concern to anger, as slow reconstruction coupled with a deadly cholera epidemic means an uncertain future for those forced to return home.

The World

Japan’s Military Priorities Now Focus on China

Conflict & Justice

A national review of Japan’s military forces has resulted in a change in their focus: potential threats to stability coming from China. Japanese leaders now see the military of their gargantuan neighbor as a threat to stability in the region, along with North Korea. China replied this morning to the review, condemning the move. Will […]

The World

North Korea bombs South Korean island

Global Politics

Both countries claim that the other started it; but the lengthy exchange of artillery fire between the two countries has left two South Korean soldiers dead, 15 wounded.

Russia’s Moves Send Chill Through Estonia

As a member of NATO, Estonia knows it has the full force of the 28 nations behind it should Russia threaten its borders. Recent movements by NATO forces are reiterating that message to Moscow.As a member of NATO, Estonia knows it has the full force of the 28 nations behind it should Russia threaten its borders. Recent movements by NATO forces are reiterating that message to Moscow.

The World

A clean election brings Kenya a new constitution

Conflict & Justice

Kenyan politicians and citizens are celebrating a new constitution and future. Final results showed that the new constitution passed with 67 percent of the vote. The peaceful voting contrasts with the ethnic violence that plagued the 2007 election.