Homeland
How serious is the U.S. domestic-terrorism threat? Mark Pitcavage on violent extremism in America.
Every which way
How much trouble is French democracy in? Marc Weitzmann on the Republic’s struggles with illiberalism and fear.
America’s changing past
Can the U.S. understand its complex history without descending into left-right culture wars? Eric Foner on the conflict over national narratives.
Strengths in difference
Are diversity initiatives working? Zaid Jilani on corporate America’s latest struggles to do the right thing.
The return of the city
What will urban life look like in North America and beyond over the coming years? Richard Florida on the post-pandemic future.
Restoration drama
Does the United States have a strategy for competing with China? G. John Ikenberry on repairing alliances, solving problems, and maneuvering for power.
Hate to say it
What’s behind progressive hostility to free speech in America? Nadine Strossen on the newest manifestation of an old problem.
Origin story
Did COVID-19 come from a lab leak? Angela Rasmussen on bats, laboratories, and pandemic history.
Mistaken identity
Why does a Republican Party still dominated by Donald Trump seem to be gaining strength with Latino voters? Gabriel Sanchez on the pandemic-era dynamics of a major shift in U.S. politics.
The new marauders
What’s behind recent ransomware attacks on critical U.S. industries? Dmitri Alperovitch on kingpins, safe havens, and large transactions.