05
Jan
‘It’s a question of Party discipline’
9 min read
Gustav Jönsson
Gustav Jönsson is an associate editor with The Signal.
08
Dec
All the reach in the world
What does owning America’s most valuable media properties actually get you? Michael Socolow on the challenges and limits of billionaire influence.
7 min read
09
Nov
‘A huge, flying conflict of interest’
Feature: What does Qatar want from America? Nick Cleveland-Stout on Doha’s massive influence operation in Washington.
9 min read
02
Nov
‘It’s a scramble’
Feature: Why are so many foreign powers involving themselves in Africa’s deadliest civil war? Alex de Waal on the plunder of Sudan.
12 min read
19
Oct
‘This time, he has the cadres’
Feature: Is Donald Trump really deconstructing democracy in the United States? Steve Hanson on the American consolidation of patrimonial rule.
11 min read
12
Oct
What doesn’t kill them
Feature: Is anyone winning the U.S.-China trade war? Kyle Chan on the economic showdown between Washington and Beijing.
11 min read
05
Oct
Censors without borders
Why are American universities letting foreign governments bully their students? Sarah McLaughlin on the business model behind the pressure.
9 min read
02
Oct
Governing by subtraction
The U.S. government suspends federal funding for Democratic states. Gen Z protests move across Madagascar. + Voice of America goes silent—while China and Russia keep talking.
6 min read
25
Sep
New orders
Now, the U.S. administration is investigating a billionaire’s foundation for possible terrorism charges. American defense officials are gathering for a mysterious meeting. + The environmental costs of some environmental solutions.
5 min read
15
Sep
Smoke you could click on
A U.S.-China deal with undisclosed terms. One investigation in America gets ahead of another. + Does the Chinese Communist Party really control TikTok?
5 min read