Foreign interest in the country’s critical minerals is growing again. […]
Underground in Brazil’s mines
The EU wants to make rare earths less rare
But reducing dependence on China will take more investment and bolder collective action. […]
Going mobile: In the US, diplomacy in the era of mass deportation
Navigating life for ‘illegals’ in an economy that desperately needs them. […]
In Istanbul, remembering the world’s oldest Greek school
With its fate uncertain, a look inside the Phanar College […]
Washington Institute: Andrew Tabler on Syria’s pipeline plan
“Syria’s Pipeline Dream Meets Hard Realities,” by Andrew Tabler (Lebanon, Syria, 2005-2007), Washington Institute for Near East Policy, June 10, 2026 […]
ICIJ: David Kenner on intelligence adviser’s Kremlin history
“Trump intelligence adviser previously helped father pursue millions from Kremlin-linked bank, leaked documents show,” by David Kenner (Saudi Arabia, 2019 – 2021), International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, June 8, 2026 […]
‘Evil and madness have the upper hand’
Two new books explicate the moral assault and physical violence Vladimir Putin has inflicted on Russia. […]
World Cup fever from Tashkent to Coney Island Avenue
In New York, immigrants from Uzbekistan finally have a team to cheer. […]
Palantir next door?
In northern Norway, a tech billionaire’s new property raises questions that hit close to home. […]
NYRB: Suzy Hansen on Pete Hegseth
“Made in the USA,” Suzy Hansen (Turkey, 2007-2009) reviews two books by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for The New York Review of Books, June 11, 2026 […]