07
Mar
Note: Borderlands
Borderlands. Today, Sweden officially became NATO’s 32nd member state. In May 2022, the historian Susan Colbourn examined Finland’s
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07
Mar
Street rules
How did an imprisoned former prime minister just win Pakistan’s general election? Atika Rehman on the transformational clash between the populist cricket star Imran Khan and the country’s powerful military leadership.
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29
Feb
Build your dreams
China’s BYD has just overtaken Tesla as the world’s biggest EV automaker. What’s next? Alice Han on the competitive advantages and geopolitical risks for an emerging global giant.
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28
Feb
Note: Going underground
Going underground. The success of BYD and China’s EV industry comes in part from their control over their supply
21
Feb
Note: History begins again
History begins again. February 24 will mark the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Last May, Ivan Krastev
21
Feb
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.
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15
Feb
Note: Putin’s dreams
Putin’s dreams. Last week, the U.S. television host Tucker Carlson, formerly of Fox News, interviewed Russia’s President
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14
Feb
Ruler of all India
How is Narendra Modi transforming his country? Omair Ahmad on the rise and reach of Hindu nationalism.
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08
Feb
Note: Days of rage
Days of rage. In October, after Israel began its military incursions into Gaza, Steven Cook explored the strategy and results
08
Feb
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.
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