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Society

Bigger picture

As Baghdad finds stability after decades of conflict, a vibrant arts scene is emerging from grassroots spaces like The Station, where young creators are reclaiming their cultural identity.

  • Issue #159
  • 13 min read
Traffic guard directing cars around a mural of German sociologist Max Weber in Baghdad's Waziriyah neighbourhood
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
Society

Scales of justice

The weird and wonderful creatures of Singapore often get stuck. We meet the team that helps them out.

  • Issue #158
  • 4 min read
Uma Rai and Aaron Hyberger examining a rescued monitor lizard at ACRES animal rescue facility
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
Society

Back to the land

Europeans have flocked to cities but what remains of the villages they left behind? In Spain, we meet the folk fighting to resurrect forgotten communities.

  • Issue #157
  • 23 min read
Group of workshop participants posing on balcony and ground level of rustic stone building with terracotta roof
Society

Trying hard or hardly trying?

From the fate of Europe's disappearing villages to the modern dress codes of America's southern states, this issue celebrates the transformative effects of smartening up and making an extra effort.

  • Issue #157
  • 4 min read
Businessman in suit and glasses adjusting his tie in front of organized wardrobe with hanging clothes
Hospitality

25 things to make you happy

From sun-soaked Mexican neighbourhoods to Athenian hat-makers and uninhibited dancing, our curated selection offers practical wisdom for cultivating joy in everyday moments.

  • Issue #155
  • 23 min read
People watching fountains in a lush park with palm trees and tropical vegetation in sunny weather
Society

Cycle of life

We tour a bike repair workshop that is a cheery hub for cycling enthusiasts who aren’t afraid to get their hands a little dirty.

  • Issue #154
  • 7 min read
Rocco Guarna in an orange boiler suit working with soldering equipment in the workshop

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