Trump, Putin, and the New Cold War
Essential reading on those alleged connections between Messrs Trump and Putin and the latter’s world view in a triple byline article co-authored by The New Yorker’s Editor David Remnick.
Anthony Bourdain’s Moveable Feast
A 2017 profile of the much loved broadcaster and writer Anthony Bourdain, who died this week.
How Martin Luther Changed the World
A profile of the Augustinian friar who five hundred years ago significantly altered the course of history, when at the age of thirty-three he initiated the eventual split in the Catholic Church.
Rex Tillerson at the Breaking Point
A profile of Donald Trump’s Secretary of State in action. Two reported quotes early on provide an insight into the piece – “I don’t know. I’m not a diplomat”, said at a UN showdown with Iran, and “fucking moron” when describing his President at a gathering of national-security officials.
What Happened to Myanmar’s Human-Rights Icon?
A look at Aung San Suu Kyi’s response to the Rohingya crisis.
At Uber, a New C.E.O. Shifts Gears
This profile of Uber’s new CEO Dara Khosrowshahi asks if he can detoxify the brand without removing the companyÕs competitive advantage.
Carl Icahn’s Failed Raid on Washington
An eye-opening piece on the billionaire financier’s pugilistic approach, and his political machinations during the Trump presidency.
The White Darkness
This powerful and moving piece tells the story of Henry Worsley’s expeditions to the South Pole. They were inspired by Ernest Shackleton, a mentor he never met, and were each a study in human endurance and fortitude.
Gerhard Steidl Is Making Books an Art Form
A piece profiling Gerhard Steidl, a man with a single-minded dedication to perfecting the art of making books.