Atomic Wildfires Are Russia’s Looming Compound Disaster
Massive wildfires are encroaching on Russia’s defunct nuclear sites, threatening to reignite radioactive compounds that have been dormant since the Cold War. But the country’s understaffed and underexperienced fire service is faltering in the wake of the Ukraine war, leaving populations across the vast interior vulnerable to a compound disaster.
Listen Again: How Defiance Began at Home in Assad’s Syria
Loubna Mrie joins Faisal Al Yafai on the podcast to discuss her experience of authoritarianism at home, obedience to the Assad regime, and joining the revolution, as detailed in her new memoir, “Defiance.”
The Sacred Convictions That Preserve the Profane Red Lines of Partition
On the 79th anniversary of Partition, a veteran journalist argues that the tragedy is not just that India and Pakistan’s borders were drawn badly, but that they were defended well.
Saudi Arabia Bets Everything on Restraint
As Houthi attacks squeeze Saudi Arabia's access to global trade, Riyadh is struggling to avoid being drawn into a wider war. From the Red Sea’s oil terminals to its luxury resorts, a New Lines report offers a firsthand look at how the kingdom’s postoil ambitions have become a strategic vulnerability.
The Politics Behind Africa’s Support for Gianni Infantino
As FIFA’s president faces growing criticism over his plans for the organization, African soccer leaders remain among his strongest supporters. But with many federations dependent on FIFA funding, questions remain over how much political influence Africa is getting in return.