Kurds Could Hold Syria Together or Pull It Apart
For a century, Damascus pushed a single Syrian identity while the margins asked for recognition. After Assad fell, that argument resurfaced again. How it’s settled will make or break the country.
How Zohran Mamdani Made History
Zohran Mamdani’s historic election as New York’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor has energized the city. Centering working-class issues, inclusivity and community engagement, he built broad support despite facing Islamophobic attacks and media scrutiny, and his victory signals a transformative moment for progressive politics across America.
A Palestinian Citizen of Israel Reflects on Life in the Shadow of Genocide in Gaza
What does the future hold for Palestinian citizens of Israel after the Gaza genocide? The author, a Palestinian citizen who “thinks and dreams in Hebrew,” attempts to address the question through the lens of his first visit home since Oct. 7.
The Intent Behind Trump’s War on Drug Smugglers
Critics of NATO policy once wanted its forces to shoot to kill at skiffs suspected of piracy, just as U.S. forces now do at suspected drug boats. But drug mules are not pirates.
India Gets Cozy With the Taliban
India’s growing engagement with the Taliban reflects the shifting geopolitical realities of the region, while Pakistan — once a favored ally of the group — appears to be losing influence.