Racecraft
What does it mean that more non-white Americans voted for Donald Trump in this year’s U.S. presidential election than in the previous two? Adolph Reed on the limits of identity politics.
Mind the gap
Why are global greenhouse-gas emissions still rising? Rachel Cleetus on how the use of fossil fuels keeps growing—and outpacing renewable energy.
In theaters now
Why are studios releasing so few original new films? Andrew deWaard on how movie franchises have conquered Hollywood.
This way comes
Can Europe defend itself? John R. Deni on troop shortages, mismatched equipment, and the cost of security in a time of war.
Note: Stuck in a moment
Stuck in a moment. Since the 1980s, China’s economy has grown more than any other in the world—but
Can’t get out of it
What’s wrong with China’s economy? Victor Shih on the major reckoning facing the government in Beijing.
Note: A question for the chatbot
A question for the chatbot. I expect you remember first hearing about ChatGPT-3 in late 2022. You might also remember
The big spend
What’s behind the growing skepticism about AI? Daron Acemoglu on excesses of enthusiasm, returns on investment, and the distinctive nature of human reasoning.
Note: A tough call in the Arctic
A tough call in the Arctic. For months, Norway’s Port of Kirkenes has been negotiating with the Chinese state-owned
Note: ‘The Contest Over National Security’
5 W Main: The Contest Over National Security. In April 2023, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan gave a
