Decoder

One word perfectly captures the clash between Nigeria’s leaders and its booming young population.

Why Germany’s concept of Zivilcourage is one for the Biden era.

Whether you support Xi or Trump, sneering at progressives is a shared hobby.

Why India’s Narendra Modi keeps getting away with failure.

Spain’s “mileurista” generation is a portent of things to come for the global economy.

The Chilean term “facho” evokes the image of Chile’s fascist past—but also of present-day tenacity that thumbs its nose at institutional power.

Understanding “krysha,” the word that explains why Russian life is all about having the right kind of protection.

“Jai Shri Ram” was meant to be a celebration of a Hindu deity. But the phrase is turning into hate speech—and a dog whistle for attacks on Muslims.

The term “posh” appeals to foreigners, but the British know there are teeth underneath the smile.

The U.S. president has imported prodazhnist’, Ukraine’s distinctive culture of crookedness, where everyone has a price and politics has no value.

Feeling guilty for the carbon burned on your last flight? The Germans have a word for that.

Shootings reported as enfrentamientos, or confrontations, often mask killings of civilians and other misconduct.