The Middle East
Inside the Battle: Al Nusra-Al Qaeda in Syria
VICE News secures exclusive access to the front lines of the battle for Abu al-Duhur airport in Syria, and interviews the highest-ranking members of al Nusra, who speak on camera unmasked for the first time.
Embedded in Northern Afghanistan: The Resurgence of the Taliban
VICE News filmmaker Nagieb Khaja gained exclusive access to the Taliban, and spoke to fighters that briefly took control of Kunduz — the first major city to fall to the group since it was ousted from power in 2001.
Life After Guantanamo: Exiled in Kazakhstan (Trailer)
Coming Soon: VICE News travels to Kazakhstan to investigate the freedom of a chronically-ill former Guantanamo Bay detainee, and the conditions of his medical treatment post-GTMO.
In Photos: Deadly Heat Waves Scorch Europe, the Middle East, and Asia
Around the world, high temperatures have killed dozens, sent thousands to the hospital, and led to angry protests calling for stable electricity supplies.
Yemen's Future After the Siege (Extra Scene from 'The Siege Of Aden')
In this extra scene from 'The Siege Of Aden', a group of government workers and resistance fighters discuss the future of Yemen and the devastating effects the siege has had on the city.
Staging Shakespeare's Tragedies in Tehran: An Interview with Iranian Director Mohammad Aghebati
"Before calling myself a political artist, I have to honor my obligation as a human."
A Dangerous Occupation: Doctors in Baghdad
More than 2,000 doctors have been killed in Iraq since 2003. VICE News spoke with doctors at two Baghdad hospitals about the challenges they face, and about promises from the US to rebuild Iraq's health system.
The Challenge of the Islamic State: Shane Smith Interviews Ashton Carter (Part 2)
In the second of a four-part series, Secretary Carter explains how the Islamic State became so popular so quickly, and what will have to be done to ensure a lasting defeat.
Water Scarcity Is Helping Radicalize the Middle East
Militant and extremist groups exploit the region's escalating water shortage to gain power, loyalty, and legitimacy.
We Asked a Military Expert What Would Happen if the US Stopped Giving Money to Israel
Despite growing tensions with Prime Minister Netanyahu, the Obama administration requested more than $3.1 billion in military aid for Israel this year. But what would happen if that were all gone?
Is Jane Fonda Right About 'American Sniper'?
Critics of American Sniper have presupposed the American public is too stupid to appreciate the film's nuances.
We Spoke to an Anti-Female-Genital Mutilation Activist About the Lifelong Impact of Cutting
Due to the secrecy that surrounds FGM, the true extent of the practice in Western countries isn't known. We spoke to the director of No FGM Australia, the Human Rights Award–winning charity that works to abolish the practice.