GLOBAL. History

Between 1920 and 1948, British rule over Palestine laid the groundwork for one of the most enduring conflicts of the modern era. Tasked with preparing the land for independence, Britain instead became entangled in rising Jewish and Arab nationalism, contradictory promises, and violent uprisings. The mandate ended in war, partition, and displacement—but its legacy still haunts the region. This article explores how imperial ambition and indecision fractured a land—and helped shape the Middle East

J.M.W. Turner wasn’t just a master of light and color—he was a witness to empire. Living through Britain’s most expansive colonial era, Turner painted the storms, battles, and contradictions of a rising global power. From the grandeur of naval victories to the horror of The Slave Ship, his work captures both the pride and the price of imperial ambition. This article explores how Turner’s art became a haunting reflection of Britain’s colonial moment—and a precursor to modern artistic rebellion.

Children gather in a refugee camp outside Kigali during the Rwanda genocide of 1994, highlighting the struggle and resilience amid a...