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.
Ground Control: How Pepper Spiced Up World Trade – With Lydia Wilson
Once the most valuable spice in the world, pepper sparked global trade, conquest and empire-building. This episode of In Focus follows its journey from ancient India to European power struggles over “black gold.”
What Venezuelans Are Thinking Amid US Saber-Rattling
Some Venezuelans, exhausted after years of failed attempts to remove Nicolás Maduro through elections, protests and international sanctions, now see military action as the only option left. Others are more skeptical, fearing that a U.S. invasion will unleash violence and chaos — with no guarantee that democracy will follow.