The Last Temptation of Trump at the End of a Failed War
Trump has backed himself into a corner with Iran. Any deal risks appearing, in his eyes, like a humiliating failure, one his opponents will mock. He knows this. His opponents know this. The weight of that constraint presents a dangerous equation as the president threatens escalation.
China’s Massive Investment in Hungary Is Lucrative but Toxic
Hungary has become the second-largest manufacturer of batteries in the EU, thanks to massive Chinese investment. But locals say they were not consulted about the polluting factories, which are destroying their land and their health, while the secretive agreements with Beijing push the country further into China’s sphere of influence.
How the Scimitar-Horned Oryx Became a Conservation Unicorn
After decades of drought and poaching, the scimitar-horned oryx went extinct in the wild across the Sahel. But in the early 2000s, a team of conservationists devised an audacious plan: breed a “world herd” in captivity — from Abu Dhabi to Texas — to reintroduce the species to the wild.
How the World Order We Know Came Into Being – and Why It’s Breaking
Writer Rana Dasgupta joins Faisal Al Yafai on the podcast to discuss why the nation-state is failing its citizens, a world in crisis from China to Iran, and his new book, "After Nations.”
The Surprising Roots of Italy’s Food Festivals
Italy’s “sagre” or food festivals have less to do with ancient roots and more to do with modern politics than many now realize. From fascists to communists, politicians have long sought to use these celebrations of cuisine and locality to construct political identities.