
A Modest Proposal to Save Afghanistan—From Itself
With the Taliban at loggerheads and Afghanistan in chaos, one politician has a plan to stave off civil war.

Christian Nationalism Is Tearing Ethiopia Apart
A religious revival rooted in the country’s imperial history has coincided with civil war and the spread of genocidal rhetoric—endangering a diverse and multifaith nation.

‘We Begged Them to Spare Our Shops’
In New Delhi, the BJP-controlled local government razes a market run by Muslim women.

India Abandons the Rohingyas
A deliberately ambiguous refugee policy allows the government to deny shelter to Muslims fleeing persecution.

The Real Reason the Russian Orthodox Church’s Leader Supports Putin’s War
Homophobia is at the heart of Patriarch Kirill’s endorsement.

The Punk-Prophet Philosophy of Michel Houellebecq
The success of France’s most famous novelist has less to do with art and knowledge than anxiety and rock ’n’ roll.

Erdogan’s War With Arab Monarchies Is Over
With its economy in a tailspin, Turkey is repairing ties with former enemies in the region.

A Lame-Duck Moon Can Fix South Korea’s Refugee Failings
Persecuted Chinese Christians deserve asylum from Seoul.

Historical Ukrainian Jewish Town Hit by Russian Missiles
As Russian President Vladimir Putin claims “denazification,” Ukrainians compare him to Adolf Hitler.

How Facebook Fuels Religious Violence
The social media platform’s haphazard content moderation strategy is failing Bangladesh. Here’s how it can fix its policy.

India’s Religious Minorities Are Under Attack
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s silence on a recent spate of hate speech and violence is deafening.

How Islamist Fundamentalists Get Away With Murder in Pakistan
If Imran Khan cares about foreign investment and economic growth, he must abolish the country’s blasphemy law.

The Long Game Podcast: A Professional Basketball Player’s Hijab Journey
A Muslim athlete shares her story of expressing her true identity while on the court.

Modi’s Growing Crackdown on Bollywood
India’s film industry is under growing pressure to bend its knee to Hindu nationalists.

What the Kidnapper Wilson Joseph’s Costume Says About Haitian Politics
Vodou and Christianity are perpetually entangled with Haiti’s power struggles.

Bangladesh’s Deadly Identity Crisis
Attacks on the Hindu community show how the country has turned away from its pluralist heritage.

‘It’s Like We’re Caged Everywhere We Go’
Rohingya refugees in India are facing persecution yet again.

In Hamas-Run Gaza, the Last Arab Christians Are Hanging On
An ancient community bears witness to its own purging—and recalls a more tolerant time.

Throw a Lifeline to the Afghans Left Behind
This week’s U.N. General Assembly provides an opportunity to assist the minorities, activists, women, and girls still in Afghanistan.