Abiy’s Heat Level: The Ethiopian Prime Minister’s cold outlook towards a political transition

+ Ethnic conflicts are hindering Abiy’s democratic reforms.   + Tensions within his party and Ethiopia’s neighbours are obstacles. + Abiy should resolve these breaches before the upcoming elections. Office of…

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Boris Johnson’s Heat Level: Getting hotter, as national interests and foreign policy take over British foreign aid

+ The UK’s aid office, Department For International Development, is merging with the Foreign Office. + Aid now has foreign policy objectives alongside ending global poverty.  + This move is…

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Protestors heat level: Blazing protests after George Floyd’s death mimics a Rosa Parks-like moment in America, but why?

+ George Floyd’s death triggers the highest number of curfews declared across America since 1968.  + Protestors are far more representative cross-section of America. + Floyd’s death is the last…

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