The Odyssey Wars
Nolan's “Odyssey” extracts a universal message from Homer's ancient text and laments a world where rules have collapsed and might makes right. It is a thrilling spectacle and a repudiation of the right’s culture wars.
Unmasking Two Butchers of Quneitra
A pioneering investigation has confirmed the identities of two officers in Bashar al-Assad’s army who were responsible for a massacre in Syria’s Quneitra in 2013. But the families of the victims are still struggling for justice.
Syrians Queue for Fuel as Iraqi Oil Flows Past Them
As gas stations across Syria ran dry, thousands of Iraqi tankers were crossing the country daily on Iraq's new western export route, avoiding the Strait of Hormuz. A journey along the road from the eastern border to the coast reveals how the abundance and shortage are connected.
Making Sense of Latin America’s Shift to the Right
It has been an annus mirabilis for the Latin American right, with electoral victories in country after country — and possibly more to come. What explains this rightward shift across the region — a mirror image of the “pink tide” that swept the left into power over the last quarter-century?
The Impossible Job Facing the ICC’s Next Prosecutor
The ICC is looking for a new chief at a difficult time. The incoming leader will take over major cases, face pressure from powerful governments and have to rebuild trust in the institution — but its future will also depend on whether countries continue to support its work.