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"Politics Is Not My Cup of Tea" - Fabeha Monir / DER SPIEGEL

"Politics Is Not My Cup of Tea" - Fabeha Monir / DER SPIEGEL

Muhammad Yunus on the Future of Bangladesh "Politics Is Not My Cup of Tea"

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus became famous through his revolutionary ideas in development aid. For the last half a year, however, he has been head of the interim government in Bangladesh. DER SPIEGEL spoke with him about his frustrations and his hopes for the younger generation. Interview Conducted by Laura Höflinger

How a Poet Became a Militia Leader in Myanmar - Verena Hölzl / Verena Hölzl / DER SPIEGEL

How a Poet Became a Militia Leader in Myanmar - Verena Hölzl / Verena Hölzl / DER SPIEGEL

Fighting the Military Junta How a Poet Became a Militia Leader in Myanmar

He used to take part in peaceful demonstrations on behalf of free speech. Now, poet Maung Saungkha leads his own rebel group on the battle against Myanmar's military junta. By Verena Hölzl in Myanmar

Dhanush, Udeni and the State Bankruptcy - Noi Crew / DER SPIEGEL

Dhanush, Udeni and the State Bankruptcy - Noi Crew / DER SPIEGEL

Debt Crisis in Developing Nations Dhanush, Udeni and the State Bankruptcy

The biggest humanitarian crisis in decades is raging in the Global South. Around 50 countries are nearing bankruptcy, and 165 million people have fallen into poverty. The story of a brother and sister who have lost almost everything. Except each other. By Stefan Schultz in Janaudanagama, Sri Lanka

A Mega-Project Raises Questions in Borneo - Muhammad Fadli / DER SPIEGEL

A Mega-Project Raises Questions in Borneo - Muhammad Fadli / DER SPIEGEL

Indonesia's Brand New Capital A Mega-Project Raises Questions in Borneo

Indonesia is building a brand new capital city in the jungles of Borneo. Critics say it's a waste of money and will continue rampant environmental destruction. But might it perhaps become a model city one day? By Maria Stöhr and Muhammad Fadli (Photos) in Nusantara, Indonesia

"Grasshoppers Are More Valuable than Caviar" - Lauren DeCicca / DER SPIEGEL

"Grasshoppers Are More Valuable than Caviar" - Lauren DeCicca / DER SPIEGEL

The Food of the Future "Grasshoppers Are More Valuable than Caviar"

Insects could be the climate-friendly solution for providing the global population the protein it needs without destroying the environment. Business is already booming in Thailand. Is it possible it could become a trend in Europe, too? By Maria Stöhr and Lauren DeCicca (Photos) in Isaan, Thailand

"Every Time China Has Been United, It Has Dominated" - How Hwee Young / EPA

"Every Time China Has Been United, It Has Dominated" - How Hwee Young / EPA

What the Future Might Hold for Asia "Every Time China Has Been United, It Has Dominated"

China is upgrading its nuclear arsenal even as its relationship to the U.S. is deteriorating. George Yeo, the former foreign minister of Singapore, discusses the ongoing power struggle in the Pacific region. Interview Conducted by Bernhard Zand in Singapore

A Simple but Genius Plan for Jakarta - Muhammad Fadli / DER SPIEGEL

A Simple but Genius Plan for Jakarta - Muhammad Fadli / DER SPIEGEL

Saving Indonesia's Capital A Simple but Genius Plan for Jakarta

Jakarta is sinking into the sea and suffers from terrible congestion and a trash problem. The Indonesian government is building a new city in response. But one architect wants to save her home – and the idea could become a model for other cities threatened by the climate crisis. By Maria Stöhr and Muhammad Fadli (Photos) in Jakarta

The Consequences of Reproductive Ignorance in Happyland - Kimberly dela Cruz / DER SPIEGEL

The Consequences of Reproductive Ignorance in Happyland - Kimberly dela Cruz / DER SPIEGEL

When Children Have Children The Consequences of Reproductive Ignorance in Happyland

Abortion is illegal under any circumstance in the Philippines. For years, contraceptives were only available to women who are 18 or older. The results of those policies are quite visible in one quarter in Manila. By Maria Stöhr and Kimberley dela Cruz (Photos) in Manila

The Train to Dependence on China - Thomas Cristofoletti / DER SPIEGEL

The Train to Dependence on China - Thomas Cristofoletti / DER SPIEGEL

Laos and the New Silk Road The Train to Dependence on China

Since December, Laos has been home to a new high-speed rail connection connecting the capital to China. It is a boon for many in the poor, Southeast Asian country, but is it a luxury it can really afford? By Maria Stöhr and Thomas Christofoletti (Photos) in Laos

"It's Such a Busy City – You Can’t Just Shut It Down" - Aly Song / REUTERS

"It's Such a Busy City – You Can’t Just Shut It Down" - Aly Song / REUTERS

Shanghai's Omicron Wave "It's Such a Busy City – You Can’t Just Shut It Down"

The brutal lockdown in Shanghai is wreaking havoc on China's largest city. With millions under lockdown and difficulties delivering food, the crisis is becoming a burden not only for Chinese leader Xi Jinping, but also for the global economy. By Georg Fahrion und Christoph Giesen

Resistance Across the Border to the Myanmar Military Junta - Aung Naing Soe / DER SPIEGEL

Resistance Across the Border to the Myanmar Military Junta - Aung Naing Soe / DER SPIEGEL

City of Warriors Resistance Across the Border to the Myanmar Military Junta

A Thai town on the border to Myanmar has become a hotbed of resistance to the military junta in Yangon. Many believe this could be the last chance to save the country from dictatorship. By Maria Stöhr in Mae Sot, Thailand

"A Cold War with China Is Probable and Not Just Possible" - Glenn Hunt / epa-EFE

"A Cold War with China Is Probable and Not Just Possible" - Glenn Hunt / epa-EFE

Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd "A Cold War with China Is Probable and Not Just Possible"

China presents a significant threat, believes former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. Which is why, he says, the West must work together rather than engage in the kind of bickering triggered by the recent submarine deal between Australia and the United States. Interview Conducted by Bernhard Zand

"We Need To Avoid Stumbling into a Major War" - MC3 Erwin Miciano / U.S. Navy

"We Need To Avoid Stumbling into a Major War" - MC3 Erwin Miciano / U.S. Navy

The U.S.-China Confrontation "We Need To Avoid Stumbling into a Major War"

Admiral James Stavridis has commanded U.S. warships in the South China Sea. In his new novel, he writes about a war between China and America – a scenario he considers to be extremely realistic. Interview Conducted By Bernhard Zand in Hong Kong

Inside COVAX’s Mission to Save the World - UNICEF

Inside COVAX’s Mission to Save the World - UNICEF

Two Billion Vaccine Doses for 190 Countries Inside COVAX’s Mission to Save the World

The World Health Organization has launched the biggest vaccination campaign in human history, with the aim of distributing doses to 190 countries and limiting the risk of dangerous mutations. But the project is a race against time. By Laura Höflinger, Katrin Kuntz, Marc Pitzke und Fritz Schaap

The West's Greed Could Come Back To Haunt It - Jagadeesh Nv / epa-EFE/ Shutterstock

The West's Greed Could Come Back To Haunt It - Jagadeesh Nv / epa-EFE/ Shutterstock

The Stalled Global Vaccine Drive The West's Greed Could Come Back To Haunt It

A global initiative was launched to ensure that poorer countries would also have fair access to vaccines for the coronavirus once they were developed. Instead, the West is panic-buying the available stocks – and that could be devastating, politically, economically and in terms of human lives. By Laura Höflinger, Katrin Kuntz und Fritz Schaap

The Million Dollar Business of Human Hair Extensions - Benjamin Filarski

The Million Dollar Business of Human Hair Extensions - Benjamin Filarski

Women in Cambodia The Million Dollar Business of Human Hair Extensions

Hair extensions are popular and expensive. But it's often poor women who cut off and sell their hair - for little money. For some it offers more independence, for others, suffering and stigmatization. By Maria Stöhr

When Microloans Do More Harm Than Good - Adrees Latif/ Reuters

When Microloans Do More Harm Than Good - Adrees Latif/ Reuters

Microfinance in Cambodia When Microloans Do More Harm Than Good

Millions of Cambodians rely on microloans to survive, even though the practice drives many of them further into poverty. Some of the money given out to poor farmers comes from Germany, yet Berlin refuses to acknowledge there is a problem. Von Vanessa Steinmetz

China Solidifies Its Influence in Southeast Asia - Mak Remissa/ dpa

China Solidifies Its Influence in Southeast Asia - Mak Remissa/ dpa

Operation Mekong China Solidifies Its Influence in Southeast Asia

China has always wielded significant influence in Southeast Asia. Lately, though, as the West turns its attention elsewhere, Beijing has been seeking to solidify its economic and political clout in the region. Von Bernhard Zand

How Asian Match-Fixers Are Infiltrating European Football - Tim Röhn / DER SPIEGEL

How Asian Match-Fixers Are Infiltrating European Football - Tim Röhn / DER SPIEGEL

Tainting the Beautiful Game How Asian Match-Fixers Are Infiltrating European Football

Asian investors are buying into European football clubs, bringing money, new players and hope along with them. But some are engaged in match-fixing, manipulating games and earning millions off crooked bets. They have already infiltrated a number of teams. Von Rafael Buschmann und Tim Röhn

Tentative Stirrings of a Beijing-Berlin Axis - REUTERS / POOL/ REUTERS

Tentative Stirrings of a Beijing-Berlin Axis - REUTERS / POOL/ REUTERS

International Trumpquake Tentative Stirrings of a Beijing-Berlin Axis

With U.S. President Donald Trump threatening Germany and China with a trade war, Beijing and Berlin have begun searching for ways to tighten economic relations. But there is more dividing the two nations than uniting them. Von Ralf Neukirch, Gerald Traufetter und Bernhard Zand

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