COMMENTARY: The Trump administration’s withdrawal from key digital‑rights and cultural‑governance bodies exposes a sharp clash of political visions. On one side, the United States casts multilateral institutions as vehicles of “global governance” and “progressive ideology” that threaten national sovereignty. On the other, Norway treats the very same organizations as essential infrastructure for protecting human rights, artistic freedom and cultural heritage.
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I work carefully and imperceptibly below the surface when it comes to freedom of artistic expression. Deep down I stand by those who want to break it but remind them of realities above the surface. At the same time, the water becomes shallower. This is my duty as a producer.
(Faisal Kiwewa, Bayimba, Uganda.)
