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The Taste of Juneteenth: Food, Family and Freedom’s Legacy

Juneteenth symbolizes freedom and community, particularly through the culinary traditions passed down in Black families. My grandmother played a major role in my celebration of this holiday by cooking cherished... Read full article

Bobby J. Smith II - June 19, 2026

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Latin America & the Caribbean
The Congested Sky of an Unequal Country
by Luiz Cesar Pimentel
Europe
Pep Guardiola and Sport’s New Politics
by Ellis Cashmore
Politics
The Global Stakes Behind Every Cup of Coffee
by Kurniawan Arif Maspul
Central & South Asia
Hollywood Is Still Everywhere, but Asia Is No Longer Just Watching
by Bongki Sabian

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A Trillion Reasons Democracy Is Doomed

Two new “trillionaires” — the US military and Elon Musk — now occupy the headlines. Both represent a dangerous concentration...

On the Meaning (and Danger) of “Should”

The word “should” pervades public discourse — from politicians to celebrities to AI chatbots — yet...

Whose Safety? The Hidden Hand Behind AI Content Filters

Gemini refused to answer my innocent question in French about a Russian journalist’s remarks on post-match...

Latin America’s World Cup Moment

As the 2026 World Cup comes to North America, the...

by Steven E. Hendrix

Danielle Smith’s Voice of Reason and Other Fairy Tales

by Ranjani Iyer Mohanty

Putin–Xi Summit Was an Exercise in Diplomatic Discipline and Strategic Alignment

by David Mahon

Cairo’s Double Game: Egypt Arms a Sanctioned General While Playing Peacemaker

by Hollie McKay

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FO Podcasts: Why Narcoterrorism Still Matters

In this episode of FO Podcasts, Atul Singh and Jeffrey James Higgins examine how narcoterrorism combines organized crime, insurgency and geopolitical conflict. They discuss the rise of synthetic opioids and how cartels in Latin America increasingly resemble paramilitary organizations capable of challenging state authority. Should...

by Jeffrey James Higgins & Atul Singh

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