As authoritarian forces take hold of Afghanistan, citizens are removing their digital footprints in fear of punishment. With the repercussions of an open internet reaching new extremes, there's a growing need to recognise the importance of privacy from a personal security standpoint.

For some, being a cosmopolitan means being a citizen of the world and embracing values that transcend nationalities. For others, it’s synonymous with the homogenisation of local cultures. Canvas8 spoke to Atossa Araxia Abrahamian to understand the state of modern cosmopolitanism.

Through Kitchens Without Borders, food delivery service DoorDash is helping immigrants and refugees based in California put their restaurants on the map. By telling their unique stories through video, it’s also giving convenience-focused diners a way to connect with food beyond taste.

Coming-of-age series Ramy tackles issues of personal identity, Islam, and immigrant experience through raw humor and imperfect characters. By rejecting sanitized and idealized representations of Muslims, the show is feeding audiences’ hunger for honest and audacious storytelling.