The Take

Another Take: Muslims in France contend with a shifting center

05 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on March 29, 2021. None of the dates, titles, or other references from tha...

Why are Afghan activists facing deportation?

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Afghan women’s rights activists are facing deportation from Pakistan, along with hundreds of thousands of Afghans living there. The activists ri...

Why Trump’s university crackdown is driving professors off US campuses

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With academics leaving the US, funding cuts looming over universities for alleged failures to combat antisemitism, and foreign students facing deporta...

Will Myanmar’s trapped survivors be rescued in time?

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The powerful earthquake that hit Myanmar has been compounding the crises facing a country in an ongoing civil war. With thousands feared dead and aid ...

Will Lebanon’s fragile peace hold after Israel’s strike on Beirut?

01 Apr 2025

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Shattering months of uneasy calm, Israel bombed Beirut for the first time since November’s truce with Hezbollah. The strike came after rockets w...

The Copernic Affair: The professor accused of a Paris bombing

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hassan Diab, a Lebanese-Canadian professor, has spent nearly 20 years defending himself against accusations of involvement in a 1980 bombing of the Co...

Brief: Gaza marks Eid al-Fitr as Israel begins new ground operation

30 Mar 2025

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As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Israel began a new groun...

Another Take: What’s behind the rise in anti-trans bills in the US?

29 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on March 27, 2023. None of the dates, titles, or other references from tha...

How is Gaza celebrating Eid al-Fitr?

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Palestinians in Gaza are preparing to mark the end of Ramadan with Eid al-Fitr. The holiday is happening during the escalation of Israel's war on Gaza...

‘Signal gate’: How Trump officials’ chat on bombing Yemen hit Washington

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When a Signal group chat involving top US officials discussing plans to bomb Yemen included The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, it...

Will Tigray be caught in another devastating war?

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

War is looming once again in Tigray, a northern region of Ethiopia near the border with Eritrea. Political disputes are fragmenting the regional gover...

How Netanyahu’s political fate is tied to the war on Gaza

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking to remove senior government officials, including the head of the Shin Bet internal intelligence a...

Who are Africa’s ‘ghost reporters’ writing pro-Russian propaganda?

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nonexistent writers publishing pro-Russian content in West African media is the subject of a recent Al Jazeera Investigative Unit film, Africa’s...

Brief: New evacuation orders in Gaza, Israel strikes Lebanon

23 Mar 2025

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As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Israel struck Gaza for a...

Another Take: Remembering war in Sudan

22 Mar 2025

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Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on April 16, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from tha...

‘Tesla Takedown’: How Elon Musk's Trump alliance is triggering backlash

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The backlash to Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s alliance is hitting Tesla hard. From boycotts and protests to attacks on cars, showrooms and chargi...

What Trump’s Alien Enemies Act means for the US today

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

By invoking the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, United States President Donald Trump launched a constitutional showdown and sent aspiring Americans to El S...

What Israel’s shattered ceasefire means for Gaza

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gaza’s fragile ceasefire is over. Israel launched overnight strikes on Tuesday, which have killed more than 400 people and injured hundreds more...

What’s next after US strikes on Yemen?

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US air strikes in Yemen have killed at least 53 people and injured more than 100. The strikes came after United States President Donald Trump warned t...

Why was Rodrigo Duterte arrested by the ICC?

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Once hailed as the Philippines's strongman and infamous for his so-called "war on drugs", former President Rodrigo Duterte now sits behind bars. He ma...

Brief: US attacks Yemen, Israel blockade of Gaza aid enters third week

16 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Ceasefire negotiations b...

Another Take: Is a ‘new Nakba’ happening in Gaza?

15 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on May 15, 2023. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that ...

Why are students protesting in Serbia?

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How did Serbia’s students prompt a national movement for change? They’re leading countrywide protests after a railway station collapse kil...

Mahmoud Khalil and Trump’s war on pro-Palestinian activism

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What led to the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a prominent pro-Palestine activist at Columbia University? Although he is a United States permanent resident...

With or without tariffs, China’s global rise is under way

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is this China’s renaissance? Despite a trade war with the United States, China seems to be bounding into a high-tech future, making moves diplom...

What is behind the clashes in Syria?

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With hundreds dead after days of fighting between armed supporters of former leader Bashar al-Assad and government forces, the worst violence since al...

Is the world ready for the next pandemic?

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The clock is ticking down to the next pandemic, which could be deadlier than the last, as new zoonotic diseases emerge and global vaccine inequity per...

Brief: Gaza ceasefire talks in Doha, Israel continues blocking aid

09 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Negotiations are expecte...

Another Take: What’s Andrew Tate’s appeal?

08 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on September 19th, 2023. None of the dates, titles, or other references fr...

How can women navigate the tech ‘broligarchy’?

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Silicon Valley’s “broligarchy” rose to power with the inauguration of US President Donald Trump, putting tech billionaires like Elon...

Can the Arab plan for Gaza build a future for Palestinians?

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Arab countries have agreed on a plan to rebuild and govern Gaza without displacing its Palestinian population, a direct response to United States Pres...

Can AI save endangered Indigenous languages?

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AI is being used to save Indigenous languages, but is it the right fix? One new project aims to use tech to help keep these languages alive without re...

Can Europe defend Ukraine without the US?

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After clashing with US President Donald Trump over support, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy turned to London for European and UK backing...

Syrian TV dramas during a post-Assad Ramadan

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ramadan is peak season for watching Syrian TV dramas, a cherished tradition once stifled by censorship under Bashar al-Assad's regime. Writers, actors...

Brief: Israel extends ceasefire under US terms, Hamas yet to respond

02 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Israel adopted a US prop...

Another Take: A cold and dangerous winter

01 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on December 14th, 2022. None of the dates, titles, or other references fro...

Oscar-nominated film 'I’m Still Here' confronts Brazil’s past

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A Brazilian film on forced disappearances under Brazil’s military dictatorship is making waves. 'I’m Still Here' is up for three Academy A...

Is AI paving the way for anti-refugee EU borders?

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AI-powered border enforcement, funded by the European Union, could become Europe’s new normal. From the "smart" Greece-Turkey border at Evros to...

An inside look at camps for ISIL-linked detainees in Syria

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Detention camps in northeast Syria remain packed with thousands of ISIL-linked detainees, with al-Hol alone holding 40,000—mostly wives and chil...

Lost childhood: Haiti’s kids in the grip of gangs

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More than a million children in Haiti are caught in a nightmare, trapped in gang-controlled areas, recruited as soldiers and spies, and subjected to u...

Will US trial bring justice for slain Palestinian child Wadea?

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The trial for six-year-old Palestinian-American Wadea al-Fayoume’s murder begins in Chicago. Joseph Czuba faces hate crime charges, but his kill...

Brief: Nasrallah buried in Beirut, Israel delays prisoner release

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: A funeral for Hassan Nas...

Another Take: India vs Pakistan, cricket’s biggest rivalry

22 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on June 12, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that...

Is Germany’s far right about to go mainstream?

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For the first time since the Nazis, Germany’s far right nears power. With the AfD in second place ahead of a crucial election, the once-fringe p...

Where will Captagon users get the drug after Assad’s fall?

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With Syria's new government cracking down on Captagon, where will production shift in the drug trade's supply chain? Under Bashar al-Assad’s rul...

US-Russia talks: What’s next for the Ukraine war?

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

United States President Donald Trump’s plan to cut a Ukraine deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin, along with his administration’s s...

What’s behind the police targeting of gay men in Madrid?

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Madrid, gay men say targeted police raids and humiliating strip searches are on the rise, defying Spain’s image as a leader in LGBTQ rights. ...

500 days on, how Hamas survived Israel’s war on Gaza

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hamas has survived 500 days of relentless bombardment, defying Israel's repeated vows to destroy it. Despite its losses, including assassinations of p...

Brief: Questions about next phase of Gaza deal after 6th exchange

16 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: A sixth exchange of capt...

Another Take: Ukraine’s other land grab

15 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on April 7th, 2023. None of the dates, titles, or other references from th...

Mohammed el-Kurd: how do we get beyond Palestinian ‘perfect victims’?

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mohammed el-Kurd was first known for defending his home against Israeli settlers in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of Jerusalem. Now, he’s known...

What’s behind Trump and Musk’s fearmongering about South Africa?

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Seizing land of its white citizens without compensation – that’s the claim US President Donald Trump has used to justify cutting off aid t...

What fallout does Jordan face from Trump’s Gaza plan?

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

King Abdullah II of Jordan met United States President Donald Trump at a critical moment. With Jordan hosting more than two million Palestinian refuge...

With ‘maximum pressure’ back on the table, what will Iran do next?

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Iran is facing a changed Middle East as it marks the anniversary of the Islamic revolution. With weakened allies and growing tensions with Israel and ...

Why did Bad Bunny's anthem to Puerto Rico strike a global chord?

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bad Bunny’s new album, Debi Tirar Mas Fotos, became the number-one streamed album worldwide. It mixes different Puerto Rican music genres and to...

Brief: Fifth exchange takes place as Gaza ceasefire holds

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: An exchange of captives ...

Another Take: A history of Gaza’s worst and best days

08 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on November 6, 2023. None of the dates, titles, or other references from t...

Trump wants the US to take over Gaza. What does that mean?

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump has again restated his plans of turning Gaza into a new Riviera. Where did this idea come from – and how feasible is it? In this...

Has Trump broken Canada’s relationship with the US?

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From booing at sports events to boycotting products, Canada is taking a sharp look at its neighbour to the south. United States President Donald Trump...

What’s behind Trump’s war on USAID?

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

USAID, America’s lead aid agency, could also be nearing its end, after US President Donald Trump ordered a halt to foreign aid. Trump said the a...

How will President Ahmed Al-Sharaa shape Syria’s future?

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Once an al-Qaeda-affiliated fighter, Syria’s interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa now governs a nation in flux. He claims to be focused on stability, ...

What Netanyahu’s return to the White House means for Gaza

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is heading to the US to meet with President Donald Trump. This is the first White House invitation to a fore...

Another Take: What the billionaire space race means for the rest of us

02 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every weekend, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on July 19, 2021. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that ...

Another Take: Gold, arms, Egypt – the downfall of a US senator

01 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on September 26, 2023. None of the dates, titles, or other references from...

How did China’s DeepSeek outsmart ChatGPT?

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A new AI rival from China is shaking up Silicon Valley. DeepSeek matches ChatGPT’s power but says it was built faster and for a fraction of the ...

Rwanda, M23, and the battle for DR Congo’s Goma

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bodies are lining the streets of Goma, and hospitals are overwhelmed after an escalation in the long-simmering conflict in the Democratic Republic of ...

 Can the Colombian leader stand up to the US and make peace at home?

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro is facing a critical moment. Violence near the Venezuelan border, a state of emergency, and US deportation fl...

As Palestinians in Gaza return, how has life changed?

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a long-awaited ceasefire, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians return to find their homes in ruins. As they face the overwhelming task of rebui...

As Trump exits the Paris Accords, what’s at stake for the climate?

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

‘Drill, baby, drill’ is the new refrain of President Donald Trump’s second term. As Trump pulls out of the Paris Accords – aga...

Brief: Gaza captive releases continue, Israel delays Lebanon withdrawal

26 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: A second exchange of cap...

Another Take: You can run from Belarus, but can you hide?

25 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on August 11, 2021. None of the dates, titles, or other references from th...

Why is Israel cracking down on the West Bank after Gaza ceasefire?

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There is no ceasefire in the occupied West Bank. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the start of a “large-scale military operat...

How is Mexico planning for the border crisis?

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mass deportations, trade threats and revived border policies. Trump’s return puts Mexico on edge. How are these plans being felt on the ground, ...

Why is land in the West Bank being sold off to US citizens?

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Expansions of illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank are proceeding at a record pace, and in the US town of Teaneck, New Jersey, some residents...

Inauguration 2025: The Trump world order

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From declaring an emergency on the US-Mexico border to announcing that the US will retake the Panama Canal, Donald Trump introduced several bold propo...

What does the second Trump inauguration mean for mass deportations?

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Just hours before President Trump’s second term begins, many immigrants face uncertainty. Trump has pledged to use law enforcement, the military...

Brief: Gaza ceasefire begins after brief delay

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: A ceasefire began in Gaz...

Another Take: Inside the journey across the Darien Gap

18 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on May 20, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that ...

Gabor Mate: Gaza, Zionism, and the ‘exploitation’ of Jewish trauma

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From embracing Zionism as a Holocaust survivor to becoming a vocal critic of Israeli policies, renowned doctor and author Gabor Maté reflects o...

What does the Gaza ceasefire mean?

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hamas and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire set to start on Sunday. The deal includes humanitarian aid to Gaza, Israel’s gradual withdrawal, the...

What is fueling South Korea’s political drama?

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Impeachment proceedings against suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol are in full swing. Authorities have made a second attempt to detain him...

What will Lebanon’s next chapter mean for Hezbollah?

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lebanon has elected a president and a new prime minister after two years of deadlock. But who are Joseph Aoun and Nawaf Salam, and what's next for Leb...

What’s behind Big Tech’s embrace of Trump’s return?

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a dramatic reversal, Meta has axed its fact-checking program – the latest signalling of Big Tech bowing to incoming president Donald Trump. W...

Brief: New media rules for Israeli military, Palestinian film on Oscar shortlist

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Israel attacked displace...

Another Take: An uncertain election victory for Canada’s Trudeau

11 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on September 24, 2021. None of the dates, titles, or other references from...

Why is Los Angeles on fire?

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The fires burning through Los Angeles now are already the worst in the history of California, a state known for its wildfires. Thousands have lost the...

What is Jimmy Carter’s global legacy?

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

At the end of a six-day funeral service, former US President Jimmy Carter will be laid to rest next to his wife in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. Th...

Why is the Palestinian Authority targeting Palestinians?

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Palestinian Authority is intensifying operations in the occupied West Bank, with violent crackdowns in Jenin and efforts to silence dissent, inclu...

Identity politics gone wrong (and how to fix it)

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Identity politics has become a defining buzzword in US politics, coming under fire for being a type of political representation without real change. B...

What lies ahead for global politics in 2025?

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As 2025 unfolds, the world faces significant shifts. From climate crises in West Africa to continuing wars in Gaza and Sudan, Al Jazeera correspondent...

Brief: Israel kills nearly 200 in Gaza, PA bans Al Jazeera in West Bank

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Israeli attacks in Gaza ...

Another Take: Why is tourism a problem in Barcelona?

04 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on July 4, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that ...

2024 in Review: The future of Hamas in Gaza

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined our year at The Take. This originally aired on October 22. None of the da...

2024 in Review: Israel attacks Lebanon

02 Jan 2025

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As the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined our year at The Take. This originally aired on October 1. None of the dat...

2024 in Review: The global silence on Sudan’s civil war

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined our year at The Take. This originally aired on September 30. None of the ...

2024 in Review: The aftermath of Venezuela’s contested election

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined 2024 at The Take. This originally aired on September 3. None of the dates...

2024 in Review: Russia’s war on Ukraine enters uncharted territory

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined 2024 at The Take. This originally aired on November 21. None of the dates...

Brief: Israel burns hospital as mass displacement continues

29 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Israeli forces set fire ...

Another Take: The story of Hind Rajab

28 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on Feb. 16, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that...

2024 in Review: The warnings of the Democratic National Convention

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined 2024 at The Take. This originally aired on August 23. None of the dates, ...