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So why “Passages on the Verge”? Because there just seems to be something to say about what’s not being said, a different way of seeing if we just tweak a few things, look differently, shift the focus.

Learn more about and read JK's blog here.

In writing this blog, I don’t intend to engage in Monday-morning quarterbacking, nor to second-guess every initiative, but rather to try to go beyond the headlines to make sense of current events in the area by placing them in a regional perspective.

Learn more about and read Colin's blog here.

Film critique for the socially conscious. With film as the fulcrum, Corinne Goldenberg connects the dots between sociology, anthropology, international affairs, cultural studies, political theory, and various isms.

Learn more about and read Corinne's blog here.

"Reader, Writer" is about the writing process and about world literature, by a writer who reads more than he should.

Learn more about and read Vicente's blog here.

Did you ever think that there’s more going on in the world than what you hear on CNN/MSNBC/FOX? Are you interested in global events, but feel like you need an advanced degree to really understand what’s going on? Don’t worry, I have one.

Learn more about and read Ed's blog here.

A Polish dissident once told me, “If it took 40 years to create this mentality, why shouldn’t it take 40 years to undo it?” Indeed, though we’ve now surpassed 20 years since the Berlin Wall was torn down, Central and Eastern Europe remain a work in progress.

Learn more about and read Michael's blog here.

As a freelance writer and Canadian activist, I’ve spent several years working with marginalized people and non profit organizations. Too often politics and social programs do not effect the changes and assistance so urgently needed.

Learn more about and read Erika's blog here.

International diplomacy. Human rights. Social movements. War.

Learn more about and read Josh's blog here.

I'm the culture guy. I merge international relevance with cultural cool.

Learn more about and read Anthony's blog here.

The blog of The Mantle's founder, Shaun Randol, is a mixed salad. You'll find quick book reviews, pithy thoughts on culture, and musings on international affairs. In short, anything that doesn't neatly fit into the rest of the site. There's no rhyme or reason or theme.

Learn more about and read Shaun's blog here.

Media is one of, if not the most powerful educators we have in this world. I am using the medium of film and video to create a message, and to share with my viewers, my vision of human beings and how they treat each other.

Learn more about and read Laura's blog here.