Nicolas Niarchos
The Risks in Attacking the Houthis in Yemen
They started out as a family enterprise but have burgeoned into a movement with tens of thousands of fighters and become a formidable geopolitical force.
Why Hundreds Drowned Off the Coast of Greece
The tragedy of the Adriana comes amid renewed anti-immigrant sentiment in Europe.
Ukraine’s Radio Station of National Resistance
High up in the Carpathian Mountains, two Kyiv broadcasters keep the signal alive.
The Dark Side of Congo’s Cobalt Rush
Cell phones and electric cars rely on the mineral, causing a boom in demand. Locals are hunting for this buried treasure—but are getting almost none of the profit.
How Biden Can Ease Tensions That Trump Stoked in the Western Sahara
A proclamation by tweet that aided Morocco and Israel could reignite a conflict in North Africa.
A Top Leader of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Political Opposition Returns
After three years of exile, can Moïse Katumbi revive democracy in the D.R.C.?
The Death of Simaro Lutumba Closes a Chapter of Congolese Music
On the day of his funeral, the whole city of Kinshasa was in mourning for Simaro, who was known simply as Poet.
On a Greek Island That Welcomed Migrants, Residents and Refugees Feel Abandoned
Samos is dealing with chronic overcrowding and growing unrest because the European community has failed to relocate refugees.
A Sensual Dinner for Renoir’s Nudes
At the Explorers Club, a Renoir-themed dinner party features an edible portrait and scents from the painter’s work.
Is One of Africa’s Oldest Conflicts Finally Nearing Its End?
John Bolton and a former German President have helped spur the first negotiations over the Western Sahara in six years.
Ultra-Local Vodka in Chelsea at Our/New York
The clean-tasting spirit is distilled in a copper contraption on the premises and served in a dangerously drinkable Martini.
When Burkina Faso Vibrated with a New Culture
Volta Jazz’s infectious music signalled a new era of cosmopolitanism in Burkina Faso.
Mapping Brooklyn’s Diverse Pirate-Radio Scene
Transmitted from the roofs of churches and apartment buildings, unlicensed radio stations offer listeners spiritual sustenance, immigration information, and news from home.
Sample Mexican Music and Spirits at El Kallejón
Rare, smooth spirits and fast-paced rhythms liven up the storefront space in East Harlem.
The Seventies Reign at the Honeywell
Think disco, lazy Susans in back booths, and a black-and-white TV playing reruns of “Family Feud.” But don’t let the kitsch put you off.
Double Down Saloon Channels East Village Punk
This dive bar appears to be pure Big Apple, even though its progenitor was founded in Las Vegas.
Ruchi’s Maximalist Indian Cuisine
The humble downtown dive serves more than sixty main courses, offering an attempt at encyclopedic deliciousness from across the subcontinent.
The Risks in Attacking the Houthis in Yemen
They started out as a family enterprise but have burgeoned into a movement with tens of thousands of fighters and become a formidable geopolitical force.
Why Hundreds Drowned Off the Coast of Greece
The tragedy of the Adriana comes amid renewed anti-immigrant sentiment in Europe.
Ukraine’s Radio Station of National Resistance
High up in the Carpathian Mountains, two Kyiv broadcasters keep the signal alive.
The Dark Side of Congo’s Cobalt Rush
Cell phones and electric cars rely on the mineral, causing a boom in demand. Locals are hunting for this buried treasure—but are getting almost none of the profit.
How Biden Can Ease Tensions That Trump Stoked in the Western Sahara
A proclamation by tweet that aided Morocco and Israel could reignite a conflict in North Africa.
A Top Leader of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Political Opposition Returns
After three years of exile, can Moïse Katumbi revive democracy in the D.R.C.?
The Death of Simaro Lutumba Closes a Chapter of Congolese Music
On the day of his funeral, the whole city of Kinshasa was in mourning for Simaro, who was known simply as Poet.
On a Greek Island That Welcomed Migrants, Residents and Refugees Feel Abandoned
Samos is dealing with chronic overcrowding and growing unrest because the European community has failed to relocate refugees.
A Sensual Dinner for Renoir’s Nudes
At the Explorers Club, a Renoir-themed dinner party features an edible portrait and scents from the painter’s work.
Is One of Africa’s Oldest Conflicts Finally Nearing Its End?
John Bolton and a former German President have helped spur the first negotiations over the Western Sahara in six years.
Ultra-Local Vodka in Chelsea at Our/New York
The clean-tasting spirit is distilled in a copper contraption on the premises and served in a dangerously drinkable Martini.
When Burkina Faso Vibrated with a New Culture
Volta Jazz’s infectious music signalled a new era of cosmopolitanism in Burkina Faso.
Mapping Brooklyn’s Diverse Pirate-Radio Scene
Transmitted from the roofs of churches and apartment buildings, unlicensed radio stations offer listeners spiritual sustenance, immigration information, and news from home.
Sample Mexican Music and Spirits at El Kallejón
Rare, smooth spirits and fast-paced rhythms liven up the storefront space in East Harlem.
The Seventies Reign at the Honeywell
Think disco, lazy Susans in back booths, and a black-and-white TV playing reruns of “Family Feud.” But don’t let the kitsch put you off.
Double Down Saloon Channels East Village Punk
This dive bar appears to be pure Big Apple, even though its progenitor was founded in Las Vegas.
Ruchi’s Maximalist Indian Cuisine
The humble downtown dive serves more than sixty main courses, offering an attempt at encyclopedic deliciousness from across the subcontinent.