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29
Jun
Homeland

Homeland

How serious is the U.S. domestic-terrorism threat? Mark Pitcavage on violent extremism in America.
12 min read
25
Jun
Every which way

Every which way

How much trouble is French democracy in? Marc Weitzmann on the Republic’s struggles with illiberalism and fear.
11 min read
24
Jun
America’s changing past

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.
11 min read
22
Jun
Strengths in difference

Strengths in difference

Are diversity initiatives working? Zaid Jilani on corporate America’s latest struggles to do the right thing.
12 min read
21
Jun
The return of the city

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.
11 min read
17
Jun
Restoration drama

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.
17 min read
16
Jun
Hate to say it

Hate to say it

What’s behind progressive hostility to free speech in America? Nadine Strossen on the newest manifestation of an old problem.
11 min read
14
Jun
Origin story

Origin story

Did COVID-19 come from a lab leak? Angela Rasmussen on bats, laboratories, and pandemic history.
13 min read
11
Jun
Mistaken identity

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.
12 min read
09
Jun
The new marauders

The new marauders

What’s behind recent ransomware attacks on critical U.S. industries? Dmitri Alperovitch on kingpins, safe havens, and large transactions.
10 min read