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.
The Family Memoirs Uncovering a Different History of the 20th Century
The personal and political collide in three new books — Julia Ioffe’s “Motherland,” Lea Ypi’s “Indignity” and Olia Hercules’ “Strong Roots” — that use family memoir to illuminate the lives of women in 20th-century Eastern Europe.
Daniel Jadue and the Trials of Chile’s Left
Daniel Jadue nearly became Chile's first communist presidential candidate in a century before corruption charges put him under house arrest. His rise, fall and potential return mirror the wider story of the country’s left — and reveal questions about political tactics that face progressives worldwide.
How an Afghan Commando Brought America’s Shadow War to Washington
An elite Afghan commando trained by the CIA ended up opening fire near the White House. An interview with a former national security adviser under the Afghan republic lays bare the parallel state the U.S. built and then abandoned, which helped to forge the shooter’s path.
The Mushroom Captivating Wartime Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine nears its fifth year, the country is in the midst of a mental health crisis. Lacking other options, some are finding relief in the amanita mushroom, which many see as a culturally appropriate way to combat wartime trauma.