Components of a conflict
Why are the biggest chipmakers in the world moving to the United States? Chris Miller on the U.S.-China struggle to control the most critical technology on the planet.
‘An existential question’
What does the recent success of the far right at the polls mean for Europe? Matthias Matthijs on the continent’s new political mainstream.
Note: Standoff in Little Venice
Standoff in Little Venice. The winner of last month’s Venezuelan election was not the winner.
Nicolás Maduro, the incumbent
Nothing to see in Caracas
Can Venezuela’s autocratic president get away with stealing an election? Moisés Naím on the deadly stakes of an international standoff.
Note: This is your economy on war
This is your economy on war. It can feel confusing to see vibrant economic results coming from Russia—despite more
War, Inc.
How sustainable is Russia’s conflict economy? Dmitri Alperovitch on appearance and reality in the Kremlin’s new growth model.
Note: Homeless in New York
Homeless in New York. This summer, authorities in NYC began evicting migrants from the city’s shelter system. While New
Windfall
How are new sources of money shaping this year’s U.S. election? Robin Kolodny on the emerging influence of small donors and the changing dynamics of political fundraising in America.
Note: Leaving it all behind
Leaving it all behind. Every day now, immigration seems to be in the news across Europe and the U.S.
The great migration
Why is global population movement at a record high? Rebecca Hamlin on the reasons why so many millions are now uprooting their lives every year.
