Play your cards right
How is Ukraine’s invasion of Russia changing the war? Robert Hamilton on the strategy behind a shocking, high-risk, high-reward operation.
The non-ceasefire between Israel and Hamas
The non-ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. On September 1, the Israeli military found the bodies of six hostages in tunnels
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.
Note: ‘Putin’s War on Ukraine’
5 W Main: Putin’s War on Ukraine. On August 6, when Ukraine launched its incursion into the Kursk region,
Note: Ukraine attacks
Ukraine attacks. For nearly a year, the war in Europe had settled into a stalemate, with Russian and Ukrainian forces
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.
The madman theory
How serious are Vladimir Putin’s nuclear threats? Sergey Radchenko on what the Russian president is really saying—and what Western leaders are hearing.
The new art of war
What do Russia’s recent wins on the battlefield mean for the conflict in Ukraine? Robert Hamilton on the high-tech transformation of warfare—and the inevitability of a high-pressure deadlock.
The 27 musketeers
Why can’t Europe’s leaders agree about Europe? Mujtaba Rahman on their disunity in facing the continent’s biggest political and security problems.
