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List of Feature articles
The Inconvenient Truth of Taiwan’s Indigenous Peoples
Tribal groups assert their own claims on a contested island.
How Oil-Rich Colombia Is Trying to Go Green
Left-wing President Gustavo Petro wants to prove that industrial policy isn’t just for wealthy countries.
Are U.S. Gun-Makers Responsible for Violence in Mexico?
A lawsuit explores the extent to which manufacturers are culpable for global crime.
How Ukraine’s Trains Are Adapting to War
From wheelchair accessibility to better tea, the national railway service aims not just to keep trains running but to improve.
The Somali Underdogs Taking on Terrorists
Inside the U.S.-led training program which aims to finally eradicate al-Shabab.
The Cradle of Civilization Is Drying Up
Climate change endangers the Tigris and Euphrates—but it’s not the only reason the rivers are vanishing.
The Long Shadow of Oppenheimer’s Trinity Test
Today’s nukes would make the destroyer of worlds shudder.
Is Berlin Ready to Break the Bank?
Germany is obsessed with avoiding debt. But retrofitting the country may require taking it on.
How the U.S. Fumbled Sudan’s Hopes for Democracy
The East African country, once a beacon for change, now faces civil war.
China’s COVID-19 Failure Isn’t a Win for Democracy
The pandemic years strained every system of government.
Elections to Watch in 2023
From Pakistan to Poland, here are this year’s biggest presidential and parliamentary races.
How China’s Appetite for Rosewood Fuels Illegal Logging in Ghana
Soaring demand for luxury furniture in Asia is decimating Ghana’s forests while creating a lucrative but environmentally destructive industry.
Who Owns the Earth’s Lungs?
The battle to save the Amazon goes beyond Brazil.
Meet Iran’s Gen Z: the Driving Force Behind the Protests
They’re shaking up the aging clerical establishment to a degree not seen since the 1979 revolution.
How Putin Learned to Hold Deadly Grudges
Russia’s president has been shaped by decades of bitterness and revenge.
