Global Voices by Topics
Gaza Youth Urge Political Unity
Inspired by uprisings elsewhere in the region, activists have campaigned to end Palestinian divisions.
Egyptians Frustrated Over Direction of Revolution
Signs that many doubt the protest movement will achieve its demands of sweeping reforms.
Afghan Gloom
Killing of president's brother and Kabul hotel attack are weather vanes pointing to a dark future for Afghanistan.
New Role for Najaf
Long a place of pilgrimage for Iraqi Shia, the holy city now also draws national politicians eager to consult top religious figures.
Kenyan Suspects to Remain Free During ICC Trials
But threats to witnesses and concerns about election campaign raise questions about defendants’ continued freedom.
Kazak Police Eliminate "Islamic" Cop-Killers
Real threat posed by Islamic radicals not as great as incident suggests, analysts say, although resentment of the authorities is widespread.
Teenage Pipedreams in Mazar-e Sharif
Either harmless pastime or slippery slope to drug abuse, water-pipes have taken off among young men.
Georgian Protests Over "Spy" Photographer Arrests
Campaigners say photojournalists are being framed for taking pictures the government didn't like.
Global Voices
Editor's Picks
Ukraine Justice: “Reporting the Story is Just the Start”
Journalists need training and support to properly cover war crimes trials.
Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
Activists warn that vulnerable domestic workers risk abuse, often returning with serious health conditions.
Harsh Victory at Position X
Commitment, sacrifice and luck secured a vital early win in the south-eastern campaign, but can Ukrainian forces press on?
Behind the Wheel in a Macho City
Some women face Adana's male-dominated traffic chaos for a living.
Life in the Shadows for Armenia’s Transgender Community
Recent murder highlights widespread discrimination and violence against LGBTI people.
Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.