Reportage
The Flamingo Revolution
If completed, Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump’s $6 billion development project in Albania would permanently alter one of Europe’s most pristine protected landscapes. The controversy has sparked an unprecedented anti-corruption probe and mass protests that Albanians are calling the Flamingo Revolution.
‘Factories of Death’
Pollution from Israeli factories established illegally in the West Bank has poisoned the soil on Palestinian farms and damaged farmers’ health. Yet these unregulated industrial sites remain connected to European markets.
Inside the Rise of Debt-For-Nature Swaps
Debt-for-nature swaps that restructure national debt in return for environmental protection have been hailed by their proponents as a win-win for lower-income countries and the climate crisis. Critics dismiss the deals as complex and ineffective, but they are set to reshape conservation in the years to come.
The AI Boom Sparks a Rural Rebellion in Utah
Box Elder County, a deep-red rural pocket of a Republican supermajority state, seemed like the perfect place to put a hyperscale data center that would support national security. So why did it ignite a civic revolt among residents and a major reckoning for Utah’s politicians?
Gaza’s Hidden Epidemic of Male Infertility
In Gaza, male infertility is both endemic and taboo. An exclusive investigation follows the hope and heartbreak of one couple’s decade-long quest to conceive, despite blockade and war.
Iran’s Care for Orphans Has Been Transformed by War
As U.S. and Israeli bombs fell on Iran, the country's strict child welfare system was forced to break with decades of practice, placing infants in private homes to shield them from attacks on hospitals and orphanages. The move is reshaping how Iranians think about motherhood and guardianship.
Israel’s Recognition Is Drawing Somaliland Into Regional Tensions
In December, Israel became the first country to formally recognize Somaliland as a sovereign state. Officials in both countries are presenting this controversial move as an opportunity for development and business cooperation, though most analysts see it as a strategic play on Israel’s part. Will Somaliland benefit?