Global Issues

The World Responds to Obama's Victory

Wesley Granberg-Michaelson 11-12-2008

Leaving O'Hare airport on the afternoon of election day, I was somewhere near Greenland on a flight to Europe when the captain announced the results.

Obama's Victory and Middle East Democracy

11-12-2008

A curious thing has happened as Americans were choosing their first black president. Democracy suddenly ceased to be a bad word for many genuine democrats in the Middle East.

Time to Open up a Two-Way Street

Jim Wallis 11-07-2008

Dear President-elect Obama,

Obama's Harmony of Intellect and Intuition

Bono 11-07-2008

Mr. President, Barack,

Every room I have ever been in with you was a much easier room for your presence.

You Touch a Woman, You Touch a Rock

Nontando Hadebe 10-31-2008

"Wathinta abafazi, wathinta imbhokodo." (You touch a woman, you touch a rock.)

My Personal 'Faith Priorities' for this Election

Jim Wallis 10-23-2008

In 2004, several conservative Catholic bishops and a few megachurch pastors like Rick Warren issued their list of "non-negotiables," which were intended to be a voter guide for their followers.

Mugabe's Unilateralism Obstructs Power-Sharing in Zimbabwe

Nontando Hadebe 10-20-2008

Last week, Robert Mugabe unilaterally appointed his own ministers to all key positions.

Sept. 11 Families Join Nonviolence Efforts in Iraq

Terry Rockefeller 10-10-2008

Please, spread the message: There is not only violence in Iraq, there is something more -- people are building peace and seeking real change.

A 'Call and Response' to End Modern Slavery

Gareth Higgins 10-08-2008

VP Debate's Blind Spots on Darfur

Elizabeth Palmberg 10-06-2008

In last week's debate, Gwen Ifill, Sen. Biden, and Gov.

Power Struggles Continue in Zimbabwe and South Africa

Nontando Hadebe 10-06-2008

"When two elephants fight it is the grass that suffers." - African proverb

A Historic Week for South Africa

Nontando Hadebe 9-26-2008

The political events in South Africa over the last week have been historical

Micah's Challenge to the Future President

Brian Swarts 9-26-2008

Yesterday, the United Nations met to discuss our progress toward cutting global poverty in half by 2015. Tonight, the U.S.

Common Ground With the Muslim World

Nate Van Duzer 9-26-2008

What do Madeleine Albright, Richard Armitage, Ingrid Mattson of the Islamic Society of North America, Richard Land of the Southern Baptist Convention, a Muslim imam, a Catholic bishop, a retired Li

A 'Micah Challenge' to U.S. Christians

Jim Wallis 9-25-2008

This week, with the news of the U.S. financial crisis dominating the headlines, the United Nations General Assembly opened its annual meeting.

Loving Our Neighbors When Times are Hard

Jimmy McCarty 9-25-2008

Seeking a More Just Economy

Seth Naicker 9-22-2008

I have had the opportunity to consider and write about the economic disparities and realities in South Africa. In seeking to connect South Africa with the global discussion concerning struggling economies, here are some thoughts and reflections.

Zimbabwe's Leaders Sign Compromise Agreement

Nontando Hadebe 9-19-2008

The agreement we sign today is a product of painful compromise.

A Colombian Peacemaker's 'Option for Civil Resistance'

Janna Hunter-Bowman 9-16-2008

We are deeply concerned.

Reaching Out Across Differences

Seth Naicker 9-09-2008

I have paid keen interest to this current presidential race. Being from another country, the whole process is quite fascinating and emotive, as gifted rhetoric and track records are flaunted for the public eye and reflection.

However, as much as the presidential race and electoral process in North America is capturing and intense, a person who is listening closely to the issues and policies presented will find him or herself quite confused by the arguments that are presented by [...]