Abdiweli Hassan articles

Abdiweli Hassan is a Political Science student, currently living in Nairobi. A keen observer of international politics, Abdiweli is a freelance writer and researcher focusing on geopolitics in the Horn of Africa.

Reconciliation will be crucial to the success of elections in Somalia in 2021

By Abdiweli Hassan - December 9, 2019 3 Comments

Despite great optimism, insecurity and a fractious political space mean reconciliation will be crucial to the success of elections in Somalia in 2021.

Dream speech: why the 2020 vote will be a historic election

By Jack Jones

Martin Luther didn’t get the opportunity to see in the flesh “The Promise Land”…but he knew that it was coming and he would have to fight for it!

Your Passport Is A Beer Coaster Now

By David Anderson, J.D.

Americans and other citizens of rich democracies have long taken our travel advantages as rights for granted. The pandemic changes this perspective.

Elections 2020: a more inclusive process is needed

By Jack Jones

Attacks on minority voting rights is a major concern as November’s elections near. Collective action to ensure a more inclusive process is needed.

World views versus party systems: understanding fractionalisation in America and finding coming ground

By Jenny Oak Tree

If we look at the DNC and RNC as two divergent world views versus party systems, we can start to unearth the why-why our country is so deeply divided.

Huelga and Boycott: weapons to defend ourselves

By Julio César Guerrero

Cesar Chavez said we only have two weapons to defend ourselves; Huelga and Boycott. These too are the response to blasé to shared scrape.

Lebanese Dreams and Manhattan Explosions

By David Anderson, J.D.

[The] slow-moving disaster that has been the last 45 years of the Lebanese Republic should serve as a warning to multi-ethnic countries who can’t “get it together” – like ours now…

Failure to lead

By Jack Jones

After decades of global repute the United States of America has seen a historic leadership vacuum. Americans must make the right decision this November.

Study: Right-Wing Authoritarians Aren’t Very Funny

Right-wing authoritarians are considerably less funny than people who do not share that disposition

Japanese Sand Artist Naoshi Reimagines the ‘I Voted’ Sticker

Naoshi created an “I Voted” sticker that features three animals blasting off into the future on a “pencil rocket.”

What’s with celebrities encouraging us to vote?

Everyone from Kylie Jenner to Tyler, the Creator has been urging their fans to vote ahead of the 2020 presidential election.

25 Children’s Books That Teach Kids About Elections

If you’re struggling with how to dive into the topic with your children, let books be your guide.