Social Studies

A gathering economic crisis in Belarus is bringing a new generation out into the streets.

Jason Motlagh
Grantee

Over the past several years, Ethiopia has rapidly become one of the top "sending countries" in...

Multiple Authors

In the wake of the uprising that ousted President Mubarak, Sharif Abdel Kouddous reports from Cairo...

Multiple Authors

Polioviruses have been nearly eradicated. But scientists worry their gains face a left-field threat...

Helen Branswell
Grantee

Few thought Tunisia's December 2010 uprising would so quickly spark revolts in the surrounding...

Reese Erlich
Grantee

Throughout the world, more than 51 million girls below the age of 18 are currently married. This...

Stephanie Sinclair
Grantee

In December 2010, Ghana joined the league of oil-producers, determined to make oil a blessing and...

Christiane Badgley
Grantee

Introduction This lesson explores the roots of the current conflict in the Ivory Coast, examining...

Kate Seche
Pulitzer Center Alum

Instead of a return to peace and prosperity, Ivory Coast’s long-delayed presidential elections...

Peter DiCampo
Grantee

Sectarian violence sparked by a deepening rift between Nigeria's Muslims and Christians has killed...

Multiple Authors

President Obama wants to put U.S.-Latin America relations on a new path. But his drug and security...

Roberto Lovato
Grantee

During the year that is supposed to determine Afghanistan’s future, Anna Badkhen gives readers a...

Anna Badkhen
Grantee