24
Feb
War in Europe
What is Moscow thinking? Anatol Lieven on the brutal calculations behind Russia’s attack on Ukraine.
9 min read
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22
Feb
‘Zero legitimacy’
Is the U.S. Supreme Court in crisis? Christopher W. Schmidt on the emerging politics of the American judiciary.
12 min read
18
Feb
The new gold
What’s driving a global rush for critical minerals? Lisa Sachs on the environmental challenges of clean technology.
13 min read
17
Feb
Come what may
Why are Covid restrictions suddenly lifting across the U.S.? Patrick Murray on the changing politics of the pandemic in Democratic states.
9 min read
15
Feb
Ghost ballots
Why are U.S. elections becoming less competitive? Richard H. Pildes on how redistricting is nourishing extremism and alienating American voters.
12 min read
11
Feb
Fear factor
How is rising violent crime affecting U.S. politics? Lisa L. Miller on threats to public safety and their consequences for elections.
7 min read
10
Feb
Just a job
Is something fundamentally changing in how Americans think about work? Jonathan Malesic on the causes and consequences of the Great Resignation.
12 min read
08
Feb
Watching the throne
How is emerging evidence of Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn the 2020 U.S. presidential election affecting the politics of the American right? Amanda Carpenter on the challenge to democracy still roiling the Republican Party.
9 min read
04
Feb
Fury road
What’s behind the convoy of angry truckers wreaking havoc in Canada? Parker Donham on things not being what they may seem—and why Trump-style populism doesn’t work north of the 49th parallel.
8 min read
03
Feb
Beijing opera
Just how extensively is China manipulating information in the world? Sarah Cook on the government’s 2022 playbook for censorship, surveillance, propaganda, and disinformation.
13 min read