Revolution from above
What’s happening in Israel? Nimrod Goren on the attack against the rule of law in the country and the massive public response.
The stories we tell
What’s driving escalating political tensions over education in America? Rick Hess on the culture war surrounding U.S. classrooms.
Middlegame
What’s America’s strategy in Ukraine? Rob Lee on how the West is rediscovering the challenges of establishing method in the madness of conventional warfare.
World building
What’s happening in the metaverse? Siva Vaidhyanathan on the stakes of Meta’s plans to finish what Facebook started.
‘We’ll see what they can do’
Why are Ukraine’s allies finally sending tanks? Robert Hamilton on the timing and impact of armored fighting vehicles from the West.
‘Downtown is for people’
How are U.S. cities rebuilding after the pandemic? Richard Florida on the resilience of urban life in America.
Import-export
What’s happening with election denial and political violence in the world? Lucan Way on the threat and limits of a new tendency in Western democracy.
The mimic
How could ChatGPT change everyday life? Sarah Myers West on artificial intelligence and human resilience.
The long haul
Why has Western support for Ukraine been so resilient? Chris Miller on the strength of the pro-Kyiv coalition, the weakness in Moscow’s understanding of it, and the prospects for world order after the war.
Algorithmic life
Who’s afraid of TikTok? Aynne Kokas on the growing divide between U.S. authorities and U.S society over the hit social-media platform.
