The Cosmopolites

In her compelling debut, journalist Atossa Araxia Abrahamian explores the burgeoning industry of citizenship for sale, revealing how wealthy entrepreneurs are shifting their national allegiances to tax havens in the Caribbean. Abrahamian's investigation leads her to the Comoro Islands, where officials have begun selling citizenship as a revenue source, and to the UAE, where bulk orders of passports are transforming stateless populations into citizens. Through these stories, she uncovers the complex and often transactional nature of modern citizenship, highlighting the experiences of those navigating this unpredictable landscape.