Archive - FX Columns of Foreign Exchanges

The Over-Powered Presidency

Macky Sall's attempt to manipulate Senegal's presidential election shows the allure of a powerful presidential office and how it can distort national…

Mar 21 •

February 2024

China Takes a Backseat

Outlining some of the implications of last month's election in Taiwan.

Feb 27 •

January 2024

A Brief History of Peace Talks, Israel, and the Palestinians

It's accepted fact in Western policy circles that Palestinian leaders have repeatedly rejected "peace" deals with Israel. Does this talking point…

Jan 2 •

December 2023

A Future of Walls or Liberation

The Israeli government has developed many technologies and tactics to manage its control of the Palestinian people. It's found an enthusiastic market…

Dec 19, 2023 •

November 2023

Nigeria's Insecurity State

Despite the promises of a new president, there appears to be no end in sight for the multifaceted violence plaguing Nigeria.

Nov 7, 2023 •

October 2023

The SS, The Holocaust, and Yaroslav Hunka

The Canadian parliament cheers a former member of the Waffen-SS and commentators race to justify it. Perhaps a history lesson is in order.

Oct 10, 2023 •

Samuel Clowes Huneke

May 2023

Sudan and the Problem of Revolutionary Politics

An intra-elite conflict highlights the cul-de-sac facing revolutionary politics worldwide. Is there a way to break out of this predicament?

May 16, 2023 •

March 2023

Between Iran and Kurdistan: Iran’s Kurdish Protests in Context

The death of Mahsa Amini triggered massive protests against the Iranian government. What role has Iranian Kurdish identity played in that process?

Mar 27, 2023 •

Introducing Djene Bajalan

Please welcome our newest Foreign Exchanges contributor!

Mar 20, 2023 •

February 2023

Nigeria's Election and the "Green Lantern" Theory

Could a more dynamic president solve the many challenges facing the Nigerian people?

Feb 6, 2023 •

January 2023

Marginalized: Taiwan’s International Status

Taiwan exists within an unusual category of territories that have all the markings of a nation-state without the recognition as such. How did it get…

Jan 18, 2023 •

The Brazilian Military Is Culpable in the January 8 Riot

Brazilian Generals dream of reviving the military dictatorship, but will go down in history as accomplices in the coup that destroyed the capital.

Jan 12, 2023 •

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