Trouble at town square
Why has Elon Musk’s attempt to buy Twitter provoked such an intense reaction? Gilad Edelman on free speech, content moderation, and the less obvious challenges of social media to public life.
Exit strategy
How is the war in Ukraine changing corporate calculations? Neil Malhotra on the new weight of moral issues in global commerce.
Point of no return
What is Russia losing in Ukraine? Chris Miller on the unplanned consequences of a brutal war of choice.
System shift
How is the war in Ukraine changing globalization? Adam Tooze on the new dynamics of world trade.
Body language
Why have U.S. Republicans started accusing their opponents of abusing children? Matt Lewis on the new politics of “grooming.”
Still standing
Why is North Korea testing a new ballistic missile? Stephan Haggard on the calculations behind Kim Jong-Un’s curious sudden move.
Tomorrowland
Why is Disney suddenly at the center of such a fierce cultural fight in the U.S.? Carmenita Higginbotham on the newly polarizing politics of America’s most mainstream entertainment brand.
Return of the Europeans
How is the war in Ukraine altering global power? Moisés Naím on the new dynamics of influence, alliance, and grand strategy.
Perfectly indiscriminate
What is the extent of Russian war crimes in Ukraine? Chimène Keitner on the brutal logic of Moscow’s continuing violations of international law.
System shock
What is the war in Ukraine doing to the global economy? Adam Tooze on sanctions, inflation, and the world’s new financial order.
