Winslow Robertson (@winslow_r) and I (@rejectionking) discuss China's involvement in Africa including a history and an overview of what the contemporary relationship between China and Africa has meant in practice.

Please check out Winslow's blog "Cowries and Rice" particularly his post on the 1988-1989 Anti African Protests in Nanjing.

Kirk Sowell (@uticensisrisk) and I (@rejectionking) discuss Iraqi politics in detail including a look at Sunni politics, Shia politics, Kurdish politics, and ending with Syria.

Make sure to check out Inside Iraqi Politics, a great resource if you're studying Iraq and Iraqi politics.