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South Sudan: The World's Youngest Country and Its Complex Story

South Sudan: The World's Youngest Country and Its Complex Story

On 9 July 2011, South Sudan officially separated from Sudan and became the world's newest independent nation. After decades of civil war between the predominantly Christian and animist south and the Arab Muslim north — a conflict that had cost an est...

Algeria's Political Landscape: What Travelers and Business Visitors Should Understand

Algeria's Political Landscape: What Travelers and Business Visitors Should Understand

You don't need to be a political scientist to visit Algeria, but understanding the political context enriches your experience and helps you navigate conversations. Algerians are deeply political people — politics is a common topic of discussion, and ...