01
Feb
Note: Bridges to nowhere
Bridges to nowhere. On January 28, a court in Hong Kong declared the Chinese company Evergrande—not long ago the
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01
Feb
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 min read
25
Jan
Note: Under pressure
Under pressure. Since January 1, China’s main stock markets have been in sharp decline. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng
25
Jan
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 min read
18
Jan
Note: Being Taiwan
Being Taiwan. On January 13, in one of this year’s first major elections, voters chose Lai Ching-te—also known
18
Jan
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 min read
11
Jan
Note: Tariff men
Tariff men. In July, the American economist Katheryn Russ explored the U.S. administration’s new approach to global trade,
11
Jan
Remodeling globalization
Why is international trade slowing down? Martin Wolf on advanced technologies, left-behind communities, and economic warfare with China.
11 min read
21
Dec
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.
11 min read
14
Dec
Take two
Why is Donald Trump beating Joe Biden in U.S. polls? David A. Hopkins on the transformational global forces driving support for Trump and the populist right.
12 min read