France
All across France, frustrations over high taxes erupted into massive protests in Paris over the first weekend of December. The “Yellow Vest” protestors, named for the yellow construction...
He was waiting in a railway station when strangers forced him to enlist in the army, separating him from his family. Twelve years later, he went on a radio show to talk about his experiences and was arrested...
The Rohingya are an ethnic minority, the majority of which are Muslim. They primarily reside in the Rakhine state of western Myanmar. The state of Myanmar reflects the larger ethnic Burmese attitude that...
Fleming lecture features Daniel Hunter
Every year, Guilford co-sponsors the Peace and Conflict Studies Fleming Lecture along with the American Friends Service Committee. This year, activist and author...
The story of violence against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar’s northern region of Rakhine State is one that has lasted for decades. However, a new bout of violence erupted in the country on Aug. 25 when...
Pink, gray and beige cliffs are complemented by streaks of orange paint as though the sun had turned its rays into rain.
This scenery is depicted in a painting titled “The Cliff,” which is one of...
Australia
The Australian Conservation Foundation challenged an India-backed coal mine on Nov. 9, insisting the mine is a threat to the Great Barrier Reef. The project, which is worth $11.6 billion,...
Last day for Bryan Series Registration
Oct. 30 is the last day for Guilford College students, faculty and staff to register for free tickets for Pulitzer Prize winning author and presidential historian...
Myanmar
The government of Myanmar, including President Thein Sein, has agreed to a draft ceasefire after 60 years of fighting with rebel groups, according to Al-Jazeera. Sixteen ethnic groups signed....
