The Rise and Resilience of Black Lives Matter The Rise and Resilience of Black Lives Matter
Wesley Lowery’s new book charts the origins of a movement
Feb 9, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Nathalie Baptiste
Haiti’s Political Earthquake Haiti’s Political Earthquake
Five years after the devastating earthquake, has Haiti fallen into de facto dictatorship?
Jan 22, 2015 / Nathalie Baptiste and Foreign Policy In Focus
Terror, Repression and Diaspora: The Baby Doc Legacy in Haiti Terror, Repression and Diaspora: The Baby Doc Legacy in Haiti
The country's late dictator leaves behind a 1-million-strong diaspora unlikely to ever return home.
Oct 23, 2014 / Nathalie Baptiste and Foreign Policy In Focus
The Central African Republic’s Forgotten Crisis The Central African Republic’s Forgotten Crisis
Though it scarcely makes headlines, the Central African Republic’s vicious civil war has created a sickening humanitarian crisis.
Sep 11, 2014 / Nathalie Baptiste and Foreign Policy In Focus
Climate Change Comes to the Caribbean Climate Change Comes to the Caribbean
It’s already wreaking havoc on the region’s vital fishing, tourism and agriculture industries.
Apr 29, 2014 / Nathalie Baptiste and Foreign Policy In Focus
It’s Not Just Uganda: Behind the Christian Right’s Onslaught in Africa It’s Not Just Uganda: Behind the Christian Right’s Onslaught in Africa
For years now, evangelical activists from the United States have been speaking out against homosexuality and cheering on antigay legislation all over Africa.
Apr 4, 2014 / Nathalie Baptiste and Foreign Policy In Focus
Back to Dark Days in Haiti? Back to Dark Days in Haiti?
The president of a country with no external threats, a history of military repression and an abundance of more pressing problems is rebuilding its once-banished military.
Mar 11, 2014 / Nathalie Baptiste and Foreign Policy In Focus
Brain Drain and the Politics of Immigration Brain Drain and the Politics of Immigration
The migration of highly skilled workers can pay dividends for immigrants and their employers, but it produces losers as well.
Feb 26, 2014 / Nathalie Baptiste and Foreign Policy In Focus