Feminism

Ceuta Migrant Women Suffer Sexual Violence, Muted Outrage

Sexual violence against migrant women in Ceuta argues that outrage should not depend on the nationality of whoever commits the crime.

Sephora Kids: Beauty Brands Sell Children Anxiety

As Italy's competition watchdog opened an investigation into LVMH-owned Sephora this week, the "Sephora kids" trend stopped looking like a fad and started looking like a governance failure.

How Profit Hijacked Women’s Liberation

Bonnie Blue’s rise shows how capitalism repackages women’s liberation as profit, masking exploitation as empowerment.

Zainabiyyat: The Houthi’s Veil of Truth

The Zainabiyyat: Houthi female battalions weaponise gender, enforce repression, and transform Yemen’s internal security landscape amidst Yemen's ongoing war.

Pelicot and the Ramifications for Women

The Pelicot case shines a light on sexual violence and the treatment of victims, within the legal system, both in France and globally. Pelicot, herself, has redrawn the parameters of how society thinks about consent and with it male privilege.

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Germany Joins France in the Gulf’s Widening Orbit

Germany's courtship of Abu Dhabi follows Paris's trailblazing, confirming how Europe treats the Emirates as an indispensable partner

Merz Projects Strength Abroad as His Authority Falters at Home

A chancellor can host foreign leaders and sign investment deals right up until the moment voters at home stop believing he has a plan.

Jordan Valley: The Middle East’s New Fault Line

Iran's missiles strike Jordan, Europe's sanctions hit Israeli settlements, and London's oldest allies learn how quickly loyalty frays under diplomatic pressure.

Sweden’s Growth Pitch Runs Into a Wealth Revolt

As Sweden rehearses burying its war dead, Kristersson's growth pitch competes for voters' trust before Sunday's election and a billionaire's exit .

Venice Festival Turns Screens into Political Battlegrounds

Cultural festivals now face demands for political alignment that test how far artistic freedom can stretch.