13
Aug
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
13
Aug
War, Inc.
How sustainable is Russia’s conflict economy? Dmitri Alperovitch on appearance and reality in the Kremlin’s new growth model.
11 min read
18
Jun
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.
10 min read
11
Jun
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.
11 min read
28
May
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.
12 min read
21
May
Bitter friends
What does the U.S. hold on sending bombs to Israel mean for the two countries’ relationship? Steven Cook on the new politics of an old alliance.
11 min read
17
Apr
Trust, but verify
How has the war in Ukraine affected the alliance between Russia and China? Sergey Radchenko on great-power politics, Moscow’s growing energy exports, and Beijing’s new sway.
10 min read
03
Apr
A series of unsettling events
What’s happening between the U.S. and Israel? Steven Cook on an existential crisis, a humanitarian crisis, and two diverging political shifts.
14 min read
27
Mar
Nowhere to hide
Why do U.S. sanctions now reach into nearly every country in the world? Abraham Newman on global interdependence, economic choke points, and unanticipated consequences.
14 min read
14
Mar
Cash in, cash out
How did the Russian government set a revenue record last year? Sergei Guriev on hidden oil tankers, climbing inflation, and the question of being able to afford the war.
10 min read