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El Salvador’s Tough Policing Isn’t What It Looks Like
Shootings reported as enfrentamientos, or confrontations, often mask killings of civilians and other misconduct.
Why Young Koreans Love to Splurge
Sometimes blowing your paycheck can be a rational choice.
India Has a Mindset Problem
Jugaad once symbolized immense potential, but the endless shortcuts are now holding the country back.
Street Smart
Why South Africa’s formerly segregated townships are still central to its imagination.
China’s Pop Idols Are Too Soft for the Party
Stars like Kris Wu are huge with fans but sit uncomfortably with macho ambitions.
Swedes Can’t Go Home Again
In the run-up to Sweden’s election, one word explains why the country used to feel like a family—and why it now feels adrift.
Pride and Prejudice in Tehran
To understand Iran’s foreign policy, you need to learn a little Farsi.
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