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Stories about The Bridge from March, 2015
Talking to Golnaz Esfandiari, English-Language Journalism's ‘Bridge’ to Iran
Global Voices speaks to Golnaz Esfandiari, a senior correspondent at RFE/RL and one of the few journalists based outside of Iran writing in English about the country's nuances and intricacies.
Six Reasons You Should Visit Malapascua, Philippines, at Least Once in Your Life
Deciding which of the 7,000 Philippine islands to visit is no easy task. Marie Bohner makes a strong case for one in particular.
Mexico's Airwaves Aren't the Same Without Journalist Carmen Aristegui
Mexican journalist Carmen Aristegui says her firing is an attack on freedom of expression; her bosses say it's a breach of confidence. Either way, this is not her first rodeo.
When 1.3 Billion Become Environmental Refugees
In light of the state of China's environment, perhaps the country's 1.3 billion people should be considered environmental refugees.
Why I Love Norooz
What's not to love about Norooz? It marks the beginning of the new year for people in Iran and elsewhere in the region.
Pakistani Musicians Captivate Audiences at SXSW in Austin, Texas With Booming Hypnotic Beats
The rockstars of the night were Pakhtun musical quartet Khumariyaan from Peshawar.
Sentenced to Death in Kafkastan
Totalitarianism and bureaucracy no longer exist. Innocent people are no longer put on trial. Any resemblance this post might bear to reality is the fault of reality alone.
In Caracas I Found Tehran
Against the backdrop of the rapprochement between their two countries, Iranians and Venezuelans find friendship and common ground—and love too.
The Houthi and Hadi Confrontation is Taking Yemen to a Dangerous Place
Hadi is building a rival power center in the south against the Houthis, a ten-thousand strong tribal militia that forcefully occupied Yemen's capital Sana’a on January 20.
When You Don't Want to Listen to Netanyahu, You Write a Computer Script to Do It for You
Tarek Amr analyzes the words that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used most often in his speech to America's Congress. Top word? "The". Second place? "Iran".
In Pakistan's Education Crisis, Balochistan War on Cheating is Pointless
With 2 in 3 children out-of-school, the government in Pakistan's province of Balochistan has launched an aggressive campaign against cheating in exams.
Global Voices, the Travel Guide for Anti-Tourists
In a sphere where planets can be lonely and guides rough, Global Voices offers intrepid travellers a true insider's view on the world.
Thirty-Two Photos of the New Afghanistan
Indian photo-journalist Aaquib Khan flew to the rapidly changing Afghan capital of Kabul in 2014. He shared his insights into the city with Global Voices.
