Reportage
Hospitals on the Brink
While fighting no longer rages in Afghanistan, its medical professionals still face constant emergencies. Once overwhelmed by the pace and brutality of battlefield trauma, they are now adapting to new but equally formidable demands as the social fabric frays under Taliban rule.
‘Rewilding’ in Argentina
A bold “rewilding” initiative to reintroduce jaguars and turtles in Argentina is reshaping parts of the landscape. While supporters see it as ecological repair, the project also raises tough questions about whose vision of nature is being restored — and whether it can truly succeed.
The Assassination That Reshaped South Asian Diaspora Politics
The 2023 assassination of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada has intensified political activism and identity exploration, especially among young Sikhs in North America. The community now faces escalating tensions with Hindu nationalist groups, a dynamic that is reshaping South Asian diaspora politics.
Icons and Guns: Inside Russia’s Largest Far-Right Group
More than three years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the country’s far-right landscape is evolving, as the state increasingly seeks to co-opt and control such activism, with Russkaya Obshchina — which promotes so-called traditional values and anti-migrant rhetoric — serving as a prime example of the strategy.
Belgium’s Broken Prisons
Belgium’s prisons are in crisis. Hard-line policies, crumbling infrastructure and staff shortages have made them overcrowded holding pens — not just for criminals but for the poor, the undocumented and the mentally ill. The crisis continues despite civil society efforts, guards-turned-whistleblowers, extreme violence exposed on TikTok and government promises.
When a Dutch Drug Kingpin Needed a New Base, Sierra Leone Welcomed Him With Open Arms
After fleeing authorities in Europe, the Dutch drug kingpin “Chubby” Jos Leijdekkers landed in Sierra Leone, where he quietly insinuated himself into the country’s ruling family as he rebuilt his empire.
How Syria’s Dictatorship Lost the War of Information
Bashar al-Assad's security state, once a fearsome apparatus, proved brittle and backward in the information age. Built on loyalty and corruption rather than competence, it failed to adapt to modern threats before collapsing altogether.