The inevitable winter
Is Europe heading toward an energy disaster when the weather turns? Samantha Gross on the likely paths of a major gas crisis.
Decentering
What’s driving so much conflict in the U.S. Democratic Party? Ruy Teixeira on identity politics, generational divisions, and the challenges of coalition building.
After the scandals
Where does the U.K. stand with Boris Johnson on the way out? Matthias Matthijs on the new political dynamics of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Judgment days
Is the U.S. Supreme Court really losing public legitimacy? Christopher W. Schmidt on the fallout from an extraordinary judicial term in Washington.
Volatile compounds
Is democracy in America really coming apart? Lucan Way on the challenges and sources of resiliency in the U.S. system.
Enemy of my enemy
Why are so many Arab countries suddenly working so openly with Israel? Steven Cook on the persistent threat of Iran, the waning influence of the U.S., and the fate of the Palestinians.
Unclassified
What accounts for the U.S. government’s revived interest in UFOs? Seth Shostak on strange events, human psychology, and alien life.
Downtime
How bad is the American economy? Claudia Sahm on jobs, inflation, and the range of alternative near-term futures.
Standoffs and concessions
Why in the U.S. Congress are Democrats and Republicans working together as effectively as they are? It seems odd. Bill Scher on the limits of polarization in America.
Heat
What’s rising crime doing to American politics? Lisa L. Miller on how the fact of violence and feelings of chaos are shaping this year’s U.S. elections.
