List of Society articles
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Indian workers fill out employment forms. Indians Are Seeking Work in War Zones
Unemployment is driving desperate workers to Ukraine and Israel.
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Trump stands at a podium that reads "STOP BIDEN'S BORDER BLOODBATH." Why the Economy Can’t Explain Trump’s Win
The U.S. presidential election result has more to do with nostalgia than inflation.
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Women surround Claudia Sheinbaum to take a selfie with her. Why Mexico Picked a Woman President First
Claudia Sheinbaum’s ascent came after years of reforms aimed at ensuring gender parity in politics.
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An Israeli soldier watches settlers build a new house on Aug. 21, 1991 for the expansion of the Jewish settlement in the West Bank city of Hebron. Settler Colonialism Isn’t What You Think It Is
In seeking to discredit a buzzword by zealously defending Israel’s narrative, a new book undermines its own arguments.
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Donald Trump speaks near Coronado National Memorial in Montezuma Pass, Arizona on Aug. 22. Immigration Is the Glue Holding the MAGA Coalition Together
Ronald Reagan used anti-communism in the same way, but that story ended unexpectedly.
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Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid arrives to attend a press conference in Kabul. How Can the West Handle the Taliban?
Regional engagement shows the possibilities—and obstacles—in Afghanistan.
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A long dock stretches into the water at a port in Peru. Massive blue cranes are perched along its length, and one behind the camera has lifted a metal shipping container, so it hangs at the top of the image against a pale gray sky. The Belt and Road Isn’t Dead. It’s Evolving.
In Latin America, China is saying goodbye to big bets and bridges in favor of a new approach.
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A large crowd of displaced Palestinians wait to buy bread in Gaza. Israel Has Failed to Meet U.S. Gaza Aid Demands, Humanitarian Groups Report
The territory’s humanitarian situation has declined ahead of the Biden administration’s deadline, according to aid groups.
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A Rohingya man decorates for a wedding at a refugee camp in Ukhia, Bangladesh, on Sept. 11. A Future Myanmar Must Include the Rohingya
Pro-democracy forces must do more to publicly condemn and investigate atrocities against the group—no matter who is committing them.
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Donald Trump wears a button-up suit and tie with an orange construction vest over it. Why Men’s Makeup Matters in Politics
In presidential elections, success can sometimes come down to appearance.
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People line up to register for a potential food aid delivery at a camp for internally displaced persons (IDP) in South Kordofan, Sudan on June 17, 2024. Europe Helps Fuel Conflict in Sudan While Shutting Its Victims Out
The EU needs to see Sudanese refugees as “part of the neighborhood” and provide them the same support as Ukrainians.
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Sam Altman speaks into a microphone onstage at an event, flanked on either side by a group of five men and one woman in suits. A screen behind him shows the Open AI logo. How Technology Ruined Democracy
Two new books issue fresh warnings about Silicon Valley ahead of the U.S. election.
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Anti-abortion, and pro family activists hold placards during a prayer rally in Nairobi, on November 14, 2019. America’s Anti-Abortion Business Is Booming in Africa
U.S. groups opposed to reproductive rights are massively increasing their spending abroad.
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A person takes a photo of a fascist memorabilia exhibit. U.S. Republicans Are Embracing Mussolini’s Motherhood Agenda
The Italian fascists’ pro-natalist policies are being revived today by figures from J.D. Vance to Viktor Orban and Vladimir Putin.
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Supporters of U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 22. The ‘Battle of the Sexes’ Election
Trump and Harris have championed opposing visions of womanhood and masculinity.
