Outsider chance: ending Sudan’s proxy war

Sudan’s civil war has devolved into a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, leaving the capital, Khartoum, a desolate ruin while the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces continue a destructive drone-led conflict. Foreign powers, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, exacerbate the stalemate by backing opposing sides to secure strategic Red Sea access and gold reserves. Meanwhile, the newly opened Gordie Howe Bridge, intended to facilitate trade between Detroit and Windsor, has become a flashpoint in Donald Trump’s protectionist trade agenda, resulting in costly delays and heightened diplomatic friction. Finally, the life of assemblage artist Betye Saar reflects a career defined by transforming discarded objects into powerful social commentary, most notably through her work "The Liberation of Aunt Jemima," which challenged historical stereotypes of Black women in America through the lens of Black Power.