The Right’s Resurgence in Eastern Germany
There are many reasons for the growing popularity of Germany's far right. According to polling, two-thirds of AfD voters are drawn to the party because they are unhappy with the others, not because of ideological reasons. The party also appeals to those in eastern Germany who are opposed to immigrants — at times angry over state expenses on refugees but mostly, experts believe, because there is no interaction between the residents and the new arrivals.
Lenin Still Has Pride of Place in a Tiny Italian Town
The enduring legacy of the Lenin bust is a story about present-day Italy and the country’s long history of activism — the kind that shaped a small town’s identity for over a century and continues to do so — but also about far-right sentiments carving out ever-larger spaces in national politics.
Identity, Liberalism and the New Left — with Yascha Mounk
Is identity politics the way forward — or a trap? Political scientist Yascha Mounk and New Lines magazine’s Faisal Al Yafai break down the debate reshaping the modern progressive movement.
In Tragedy’s Wake, Kenya Grapples With How To Combat Dangerous Cults
In what has become known as the Shakahola Massacre, Paul Mackenzie is alleged to have forced his Kenyan congregants to fast to death so that they could meet Jesus. Over 400 deaths have been confirmed, prompting a rethink of the boundaries of church and state.
Food Tells the Story of Postwar Aden
War isn’t everything in Yemen, but everything is impacted by the war. Back home, I struggle to find the right words to describe Aden, because despite the destruction on a scale that outstrips any other place I have visited, Aden is beautiful, historic and warm.