How Estonia Became the Front Line in the New Cold War
Russia is waging a covert war against NATO, with Estonia, a member state that was formerly a Soviet republic, now on the front line. In Tallinn, the fear is that Putin could make the cost of protecting the country too high for its allies to bear.
Christmas Celebrations Are Returning to Bethlehem
Festivities have returned to the place of Jesus’ birth after a two-year pause, but the shadow of Gaza, occupation and genocide was never far from the muted celebrations.
After Maduro’s Capture, Venezuelans Now Live in Fear and Uncertainty
Images of Venezuelan migrants celebrating Maduro’s capture have featured extensively across social media and news outlets. But in the country’s capital, the atmosphere was more subdued, as citizens feared repression from the remaining government forces, and what the future might bring.
Oil Spills Are Pushing Indian Fishers to the Brink
The small southern town of Ennore is a stark example of how repeated oil spills are destroying fishing livelihoods in India. The leaks have contaminated rivers, slashed incomes and harmed fishers’ health. With meager compensation and collapsing fish stocks, many families are reconsidering their ancestral profession.
Syria’s Circassian Community Is Finding Its Voice
For decades, the Syrian Circassians’ story of exile was suppressed by the Assad regime. Now, as the country remakes itself, that silence has begun to lift, with generations of Circassians embracing their Syrian identity — while continuing to preserve their culture and traditions.