global politics
Why There Was Nothing ‘Third World’ About the Capitol Hill Rioting
The "third world" was always a figment of "first world" imagination. As the term fell further from grace last week, experts tell us why we should be wary of flinging it around without understanding its true meaning.
Why Empathy Is Dangerous
Yale psychologist Professor Paul Bloom tells us why empathy can lead to war, manipulation and "stupid decisions".
Are the 2010s the new 1930s?
Two political scientists talk about why we should panic, at least a little bit.
What You Can Learn About a Country from the Faces of Its Leaders
A striking reality hit artist Guney Soykan when he made one face out of the portraits of a given country's leaders from the past 50 years.
VICE Meets Aman Mojadidi, the Artist Who Merges Bling and Jihad
We caught up with the Afghan American artist to discuss how he's used humor and sarcasm to address sensitive issues about war and conflict in his work.
Everything We Know So Far About Obama's Secret Trade Deal
Everything you need to know about trade deals but were too bored to ask.
Are Britain's Pro-Gay Foreign Policies Actually Helping the Global LGBT Community?
I talked to human rights campaigners to discuss the UK's attempts to tackle homophobia around the world.