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A Vance for All Seasons
JD Vance’s new book, “Communion,” is at odds with both his public persona and the Vance of his bestselling “Hillbilly Elegy.” Behind the contradictions, one senses the vice president laying the foundations of a future bid for power.
Morocco’s Rap Crackdown
The arrest of Moroccan rapper Mehdi Black Wind is the latest episode in a crackdown that has made the genre a central battleground for free speech in the country.
The Protests Gripping India — and Rattling Modi
Mass demonstrations that began over exam scandals and student suicides have transformed into the largest challenge to the prime minister’s authority for years. They signal that frustration with his government now extends far beyond any single issue and may mark a turning point for India’s politics.
Israelis Didn’t See the World Cup Final as a Proxy War
Israelis were surprisingly unaware of the pro-Palestine sentiment expressed during the World Cup. The Hebrew media was gripped by the drama of the beautiful game, mentioning the politics only in passing.
How the War in Ukraine Reshaped Israel’s ‘Russian’ Community
The 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine triggered significant shifts within Israel’s Russian-speaking community. Once viewed as culturally and linguistically monolithic, Russians and Ukrainians are now asserting their unique identities, which include political views notably more liberal than those of the generation who arrived as adults in the 1990s.
Despite Hardship in Gaza, the World Cup Brought Joy
A young writer in Gaza reflects on how the tournament brought joy to so many, filling the streets of the devastated territory with excitement — and offering a brief respite from loss and grief.
The Last Dance of Lionel Messi
The two decades between the Argentine star’s professional debut and his third appearance in a World Cup final have been statistically extraordinary, and make an obvious case for why he is the greatest soccer player of all time.