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How the World Can Prepare for Trump 2.0
A look at the guardrails that experts say Washington and its allies should consider erecting ahead of time.
HBO’s ‘The Sympathizer’ Leans Into the Tragic Absurdity of the Vietnam War
The series lampoons the military, academia, and Hollywood portrayals of the era.
Where Global Governance Went Wrong—and How to Fix It
International agreements have not balanced our freedoms in the way that they should.
Xi’s Imperial Ambitions Are Rooted in China’s History
Myths of peacefulness belie a record as expansionist as any other power.
Democracy Has Run Out of Future
The underlying reason for the West’s democratic crisis may be a lost sense of open-ended time.
Blinken-Xi Talks Highlight Continued Areas of Disagreement
The U.S. secretary of state and the Chinese president tried to stabilize U.S.-China relations, but serious areas of disagreement took the spotlight.
The U.S. Military Is Getting Kicked Out of Niger
Although it’s the military’s largest presence in the Sahel, the loss is more symbolic than substantive.
What Columbia’s Protests Reveal About America
Some politicians have called student protesters a threat. Instead, they are providing us all with an education in democracy.
What a Real Civil War Would Do to the U.S. Economy
A new film focuses on politics, but the economic impact would be huge.
What in the World?
Test yourself on the week of April 20: A high-level Israeli official resigns, Germany arrests alleged spies, and Argentina achieves an economic milestone.
Xi Jinping Has Tough Economic Choices Ahead
China is likely to pick security over prosperity.
New Leaders Turn the Region’s Geopolitics on Its Head
Argentina wants to become a NATO partner—and Colombia seeks to join BRICS+.
The U.S. Munitions Deficit Is a Political Problem
Just three U.S. states receive one-third of all defense contract awards.
Europe Could Soon Be Hooked on Fentanyl
The continent invented the drug but has been spared its worst ravages—until now.
Hundreds of Pro-Palestinian Student Protesters Arrested at U.S. Campuses
From Columbia University to the University of Texas at Austin, demonstrations have been met with police responses amid accusations of antisemitism.