Month: August 2024

A violent crackdown has put Bangladesh at a crossroads

After eleven days of internet blackout, several days of continuous curfew, and a complete shutdown of offices, the Bangladesh government has started to ease some restrictions hoping that it has quelled the popular mobilization that has rocked the country since July 18. But protests have continued and students and people from various walks of life

Europe can do more to help Ukraine counter Russia’s energy attacks

Russian bombing of Ukraine’s civilian energy infrastructure has forced millions of Ukrainians to spent the summer months adjusting to rolling power blackouts, with record high temperatures adding to the practical challenges of living without electricity. The Ukrainian response to this latest episode of wartime adversity has been marked by typical grit, resourcefulness, and good humor.