InternationalCommentary
Ghana’s Journey From Slavery to Economic Freedom
The Heritage Foundation was on the road in Africa last month with a message of economic freedom. The final stop was Ghana, whose capital is… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Fighting the Good Fight Against Corruption in Nigeria
The Heritage Foundation was on the road in West Africa carrying the message of economic freedom. One of our stops was Lagos, Nigeria. Lagos is… Read More
InternationalCommentary
More Economic Freedom Could Mean Less Civil Strife in Ethiopia
The Heritage Foundation has taken its message of economic freedom to Africa. Today’s stop is Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia—source of the Blue Nile… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Violence in Burundi Highlights the Fragility of Democracy in Africa
The small central African country of Burundi is approaching its 17th month of violence sparked by President Pierre Nkurunziza’s decision to seek a third term… Read More
InternationalCommentary
US Shouldn’t Be Fooled by South Sudanese Leaders
Four days of heavy fighting in the South Sudanese capital of Juba between troops loyal to South Sudanese President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek… Read More
InternationalAnalysis
Anthrax Terror Plot Shows ISIS’ Reach Into East Africa
Kenyan police announced this week that they had arrested a man interning at a Kenyan hospital who was planning a major anthrax attack on the… Read More
InternationalCommentary
South Africa Is Losing the War Against Corruption
Once a model for emerging African democracies, South Africa is now mired in corruption that undermines its economy, provokes social unrest, and betrays the dreams… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Why Modern Pirates Have Turned to Cyber Hacking
According to a recent Verizon report, pirates are now utilizing sophisticated cyber tactics to assist in their naval marauding ventures. The typical day in the… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Nigeria’s Trouble With Islamist Terrorism
At dawn on Feb. 10, a camp for displaced people in the northeast Nigerian town of Dikwa began stirring to life. Three unaccompanied young girls… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Tunisia’s Woes as ISIS Looms: It’s About Dignity
AMMAN, Jordan—The Islamic State, gaining operating territory in North Africa, has made clear its intentions of destabilizing the nascent democracy in Tunisia. Hoping this sun-drenched… Read More
