The Signal (Page 2)

Feb. 21, 2024 | Michael Bluhm & Vali Nasr

The Soleimani Gambit

What is Iran up to in the Middle East? Vali Nasr on the Islamic Republic’s strategy to come away as the Gaza war’s biggest winners.

13 minute read

Feb. 14, 2024 | Omair Ahmad & Michael Bluhm

Ruler of All India

How is Narendra Modi transforming his country? Omair Ahmad on the rise and reach of Hindu nationalism.

12 minute read

Feb. 08, 2024 | Michael Bluhm & Natan Sachs

Pictures of Israel

What does the war in Gaza mean for the country at home and abroad? Natan Sachs on resilience, doubt, and the challenge of preventing the next October 7.

14 minute read

Feb. 01, 2024 | Daron Acemoglu & Michael Bluhm

Grappling With the Giants

How will new regulation affect the course of AI? Daron Acemoglu on the challenges of trying to rein in a powerful and fast-moving tech industry.

12 minute read

Jan. 25, 2024 | Michael Bluhm & Seth Masket

Here Comes Your Man

Why are U.S. conservatives standing so resolutely behind Donald Trump? Seth Masket on a transformation of the Republican Party 70 years in the making.

9 minute read

Jan. 18, 2024 | Michael Bluhm & Steven Levitsky

Year of the Ballot

What do 2024’s record numbers of voters and elections mean for democracy in the world? Steven Levitsky on populism, dictatorship, and the sources of democratic resilience.

13 minute read

Jan. 11, 2024 | Michael Bluhm & Martin Wolf

Remodeling Globalization

Why is international trade slowing down? Martin Wolf on advanced technologies, left-behind communities, and economic warfare with China.

11 minute read

Dec. 21, 2023 | Michael Bluhm & James Goldgeier

On Ice

Why is key Western support for Ukraine cooling? James Goldgeier on the narrative of stalemate and the weight of the 2024 U.S. elections.