Burkina Faso’s latest military ruler, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has launched a series of bold economic reforms aimed at reclaiming national sovereignty. But alongside nationalist victories, his government has pursued deeply reactionary policies—most notably criminalizing homosexuality—and remains wedded to military rule. As Third Way long admired Thomas Sankara’s radical vision for the country, many ask: can … Continue reading
732 words, 4 minutes read time. In a recent statement, former U.S. President Donald Trump proposed that the United States “take over” the Gaza Strip. He suggested demolishing existing structures. Trump also proposed relocating its approximately two million Palestinian residents to neighbouring countries. He suggested redeveloping Gaza into the “Riviera of the Middle East,” envisioning … Continue reading
Reflections on a recent visit to the People’s Republic of China. 6,674 words, 35 minutes read time. Introduction I’ve recently returned from an eighteen-day family visit to China, and I thought it might be interesting to try and formulate some of the political thoughts and observations I jotted down in the daily journal I kept … Continue reading