Iran Is Not on the Brink of Revolution, It Has Entered a Long Decline
In Iran today, acts of quiet defiance have become part of everyday life. In the country’s major cities, one sees unveiled women in public places. Protest songs circulate widely. But outside observers who believe the country is on the cusp of another revolution are fundamentally mistaken.
Secret Marriages and Serial Divorce in Mauritania
Secret marriages and serial divorce reveal how faith and intimacy are being renegotiated in the rapidly growing cities of Mauritania, one of the world’s few Islamic republics.
Life Returns to Aleppo’s Old Town
Aleppo’s historic markets are reopening after years of destruction, yet residents remain cautious, rebuilding their livelihoods while waiting to learn what kind of country they now live in.
Trump Comes to Africa
Zachariah Mampilly and Ebenezer Obadare join Kwangu Liwewe Agyei to examine Donald Trump's surprisingly hands-on approach to Africa.
The Politics of Wildlife Protection
In November, countries gathered in Uzbekistan to regulate the global trade of wildlife under an international convention that is deeply shaped by lobbying, political horse-trading and big economic interests, yet remains a vital tool of conservation worldwide.