Patria y vida
What’s behind the protests in Cuba? Javier Corrales on political repression, economic stagnation, and how Cubans overcame their fear of confronting the government.
We’re all Brazilians now
Is turmoil in Brazil a sign that right-wing populism is weakening globally? Oliver Stuenkel on the pandemic, the economy, and corruption.
Avoidant behavior
What’s behind the U.S. administration’s deal for a global minimum corporate tax? Daron Acemoglu on evasion, jobs, and finding the right rate.
Crime wave
Why is the murder rate in America on the rise? Tom Clark on the pandemic, guns, and the erosion of trust.
One country, one system
Has China finally crushed freedom in Hong Kong? Minxin Pei on censorship, indoctrination, and the weaknesses of totalitarianism.
Restoration drama
Does the United States have a strategy for competing with China? G. John Ikenberry on repairing alliances, solving problems, and maneuvering for power.
Origin story
Did COVID-19 come from a lab leak? Angela Rasmussen on bats, laboratories, and pandemic history.
The new marauders
What’s behind recent ransomware attacks on critical U.S. industries? Dmitri Alperovitch on kingpins, safe havens, and large transactions.
This is now
Why did deadly conflict suddenly break out again in Israel and Gaza this month? Natan Sachs on the complex connections among evictions, elections, rockets, and tunnels.
To the ends of the Earth
Is it possible to vaccinate enough people to create global herd immunity to Covid-19? Merrill Goozner on patents, production, and prices.
