Krishnadev Calamur

Atlantic writers look ahead at gun-control momentum, Kashmir’s status change, the secrets of Jeffrey Epstein, and more.

The Indian government’s move to revoke special status for Kashmir is its latest step in reversing what it regards as historic wrongs committed by India’s first prime minister.

Even though both sides insist they don’t want war, the existing tensions, combined with Iran’s anger at being denied the benefits of the nuclear agreement, mean that one miscalculated provocation could lead to a larger conflagration.

Fifty years ago, Buzz Aldrin wore his Omega Speedmaster Professional on the lunar surface. It’s been an icon—and a bestseller—ever since.

The Congress Party’s humiliating loss in parliamentary elections might mean an end for a family that has dominated national politics since the 19th century.

Obtaining an H-1B visa was always complicated. Now it’s even harder to get one.

The White House is citing unspecified threats from Iran. The specifics are murky, but the potential for escalation is real.

Russia announced plans to give passports to separatists in Ukraine. That’s not unusual.

A software program called “Annie” uses machine learning to place refugees in cities where they are most likely to be welcomed and find success.

When ISIS claimed responsibility for the Easter attacks in Sri Lanka, it did so in Arabic and English—and in languages spoken in just a few regions across South Asia.