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Ready for the reawakening

Once a paradigm of urban turnaround, New York appears to be backsliding into crime and decay. We meet the residents determined to get their city back on track and unpack the numbers.

  • The Forecast #13
  • 18 min read
Aerial view of densely packed Manhattan skyscrapers and buildings stretching to the horizon.
Politics

Finding Nebo

In our October issue last year, we ran a diary of the fall of Kabul. In passing, our author mentioned a personal footnote – a dog lost. This is what happened next.

  • Issue #158
  • 7 min read
Taliban forces in military fatigues and tactical gear standing with weapons at what appears to be an airport
Politics

Affairs

Berlin mayor Franziska Giffey, a dating app for US conservatives and Andrew Mueller on the new populists.

  • Issue #158
  • 8 min read
Colombian ambassador Armando Benedetti shaking hands with Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro
Politics

In the swing

The stories you should be paying attention to – and the ones you might have missed.

  • Issue #158
  • 4 min read
In the swing
Politics

Table talk

Politician Anders Adlercreutz invites voters to dinner – and there’s plenty to chew over.

  • Issue #158
  • 4 min read
Group of people standing around a dining table set for dinner during a political gathering
Politics

Affairs

Hungary and Serbia’s pro-Russian posturing, Sweden’s new election technology and an Istanbul ferry terminal reopens.

  • Issue #157
  • 9 min read
Man in apron and glasses standing in kitchen speaking to camera with subtitle about voting blue
Politics

Fork in the road

In Rio's working-class neighbourhoods, weekly samba nights reveal Brazil's deep political divide as voters prepare to choose between far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro and leftist challenger Lula.

  • Issue #157
  • 17 min read
Fork in the road
Politics

Comment

With the Inflation Reduction Act, Joe Biden showed the value of political experience.

Joe Biden seated at presidential podium signing legislation while lawmakers applaud around him
Politics

Ruling by consensus

Deep into his second term as president, Joko Widodo is in a hurry to shore up his legacy. We join him as he tours ‘a new Bali’.

  • Issue #156
  • 16 min read
Ruling by consensus

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