How two Greek islands came to lead the world’s shipping industry
For Chios and Oinousses, sea trade became the Greek version of the American dream.
Georgia contends with a Russian invasion of a different kind
Moscow’s former subject grapples with its role as a haven for those fleeing Putin’s war.
Armenians from Syria become Syrians in Armenia
Although many are integrating in Yerevan, assimilating is a bigger challenge.
Artisanal guilds remain guardians of Senegal’s traditions
Members of an old order maintain their relevance despite the decline of their livelihoods.
On the Greek island of Chios, a historic neighborhood in pictures
Fertile Kampos, where wealthy merchants once spent their summers, is seeking new life.
Exiles or Occupiers? Russian emigres in Georgia try to make sense of their new reality
Navigating condemnation and uncertainty after the invasion of Ukraine.
In central Mali, communities are signing agreements with insurgents to survive
Temporary truces may bring a measure of peace but are no long-term solution to a decade-old conflict.
Syrian students in Jordan still betting on university
But with mounting challenges, only a handful of exiles can pursue higher education.
Mastic producers in Greece innovate as climate change threatens harvest
On the island of Chios, villagers have produced a rare, healthful resin for centuries.
Conflict refugees find a cold welcome in Burkina Faso
Government neglect and rising discrimination are prompting a major crisis for the Peul people.