The Signal

16 days ago by Michael Bluhm & Nicholas Kumleben

Going Underground

Why are Washington and Beijing fighting for control over minerals? Nicholas Kumleben on China’s dominance of key components in renewable energy and military hardware.

Economy Diplomacy 12 min read

a month ago by Michael Bluhm & Richard Gowan

Two Wars

What does the new clash in the Middle East mean for the ongoing battle in Ukraine? Richard Gowan on how the violence in Israel and Gaza is reshaping global politics.

Diplomacy War 13 min read

a month ago by Michael Bluhm & Ivan Krastev

Morning in the Old Bloc

How did Poland’s liberal-democratic opposition beat the country’s authoritarian-populist ruling party? Ivan Krastev on polarization, liberalization, and a new political mood in Europe.

Democracy 14 min read

2 months ago by Michael Bluhm & Steven Cook

Days of Rage

What’s Hamas’s terror attack doing to Israel, Palestine, and the Middle East? Steven Cook on the risks of an escalating and unpredictable conflict.

Democracy Diplomacy War 11 min read

2 months ago by Michael Bluhm & Hsin-Hsin Pan

Being Taiwan

How do people on the island see the threat from mainland China? Hsin-Hsin Pan on democracy, independence, and life between Beijing and Washington.

Democracy Diplomacy Economy 9 min read

2 months ago by Daron Acemoglu & Michael Bluhm

Generated Visions

How is AI changing the global economy? Daron Acemoglu on the hype and reality of a potentially transformative technology.

Economy Technology 12 min read

2 months ago by Michael Bluhm & Tobias Rose-Stockwell

Targeted

What’s social media really doing to democracy? Tobias Rose-Stockwell on algorithms, viral information, and manufactured outrage.

Democracy Technology 13 min read

3 months ago by Michael Bluhm & Kalbinur Sidik

21st-Century Gulag

What’s happening in northwest China? Kalbinur Sidik on life under surveillance, internment, and forced labor.

Democracy Economy 7 min read

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