The Chinese armada
Why are so many military confrontations happening in the South China Sea? Isaac B. Kardon on Beijing’s offshore strategy for a new international order.
Note: Stuck in a moment
Stuck in a moment. Since the 1980s, China’s economy has grown more than any other in the world—but
Can’t get out of it
What’s wrong with China’s economy? Victor Shih on the major reckoning facing the government in Beijing.
Note: A waiting game in Tehran
A waiting game in Tehran. Speaking at a news conference with domestic and foreign journalists for more than two hours,
Note: A question for the chatbot
A question for the chatbot. I expect you remember first hearing about ChatGPT-3 in late 2022. You might also remember
The big spend
What’s behind the growing skepticism about AI? Daron Acemoglu on excesses of enthusiasm, returns on investment, and the distinctive nature of human reasoning.
Note: A tough call in the Arctic
A tough call in the Arctic. For months, Norway’s Port of Kirkenes has been negotiating with the Chinese state-owned
Note: A big bet on the Russian border
A big bet on the Russian border. The Ukrainians stunned the world on the morning of August 6 by, of
Play your cards right
How is Ukraine’s invasion of Russia changing the war? Robert Hamilton on the strategy behind a shocking, high-risk, high-reward operation.
The non-ceasefire between Israel and Hamas
The non-ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. On September 1, the Israeli military found the bodies of six hostages in tunnels
