No one is fooled when authoritarian leaders carry out fake elections. So why do they bother?
Author: CELESTINE BOHLEN
Macedonians Restore an Ancient Church, With an Eye on the Future
Long shrouded in scaffolding, the mysterious church of St. George stands as a monument to the conflicts that have dogged cultural politics in the country.
Sweden Provides Some Perspective on Women and Equality
Swedish women have achieved near parity with men in government. But gains have slowed, and there are some cautionary tales.
Making gains for women in STEM fields will take more effort
The low number of women in the science and technology fields requires changes in attitudes among parents when girls are young and among men toward the women who choose those jobs.