Interviews
The Multi-Million-Year Path to Becoming Human—Are We Actually There Yet?
A conversation with the legendary evolutionary thinker and archaeologist, Eudald Carbonell. By Jan Ritch-Frel and Deborah Barsky Our chapter in the human evolutionary story is one of a globally connected population that has ballooned thanks to a suite of recent…
Russia and Ghana: United By Common Interests
Within the context of rapidly changing geopolitics, Russia and Ghana are closely aligned in their efforts to sustain their bilateral relations. In an interview during a working visit to the Republic of Ghana, in early October 2025, Dmitry Savelyev, State…
We Spoke with Tomás Hirsch About His New Candidacy for Congress
Context for International Readers: Tomás Hirsch is currently campaigning for re-election as a Deputy for District 11 in the Chilean parliamentary elections, scheduled for November 16, 2025. This district encompasses the municipalities (comunas) of Las Condes, Lo Barnechea, La Reina,…
Conversation with Heny Ilse Roig Monge Author of the play All the Black Butterflies Die in the Sea / IATI September 26 to October 5
As a writer, I always feel deeply honored when I get to read a manuscript. It’s not only the opportunity to learn from a colleague, but also to enter an intimate, sacred space of the literary craft. It’s like stepping…
“Women Who Embroider for Peace”: Memories, Stitches, and Dignity for Gaza from Malmö
In Malmö’s Grand Square, on Palestine Day, emotion and courage took the shape of textiles, dolls, banners, and words. There, a group of grandmothers—Latin American, Palestinian, and Swedish—breathed life into a brutal and moving day: “I am overwhelmed by the…
How are you surviving Trump? New BCR Podcast series
At BCR we’re sharing conversations with positive-thinking people talking about respectful ways of living with our neighbors. Anecdotes to Trumpist hate/fear-mongering. “Surviving Trump” is a new BCR series: One program a week that features hope and growth — realizing…
African Leaders Appreciate Russia’s Multifaceted Public Diplomacy
Over the past few years, Russia has raised its public diplomacy across Africa, ultimately aiming at strengthening multifaceted relations. As noticeable in practical terms, Russia has taken various tailored steps toward influencing public opinions and policy perceptions across the continent.…
From Brazil with love and solidarity. Logbook from the Global Sumud Flotilla.
This installment of the logbook is dedicated to getting to know the captains who come from far away and are with us on the flotilla. Karina is from Brazil, from the São Paulo region. She has a 17-year-old daughter, is…
The power of future thinking – including thinking about UN reforms
Professor Zhang WeiWei, Fudan University, and Jan Oberg. It was indeed an honour and a joy to have this conversation about the global future with one of the most respected, outspoken and productive Chinese social science scholars, Professor Zhang Weiwei. It…
Conversation with Alicia Foxworth Author of Ghost Writer, an Abolitionist’s Tale
I’m attending the Broadway Bound Theatre Festival after speaking with playwright Alicia Foxworth about her piece Ghost Writer, an Abolitionist’s Tale. BBTF’s 2025 season spotlights four new musicals and eight original plays making their New York debut—works that champion “story,…
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