Incoming
Why does Turkey seem to be getting ready to invade northern Syria? Henri Barkey on the tangled interests that will determine whether intensifying military operations turn into war.
War pricing
How bad is the global food crisis? Laura Wellesley on how the conflict in Ukraine is threatening tens of millions in developing countries with shortages and starvation.
Alternate endings
Where is the conflict in Ukraine headed? Chris Miller on the path dependencies, possible outcomes, and fraught psychology of a still-uncertain struggle.
Point of no return
What is Russia losing in Ukraine? Chris Miller on the unplanned consequences of a brutal war of choice.
System shift
How is the war in Ukraine changing globalization? Adam Tooze on the new dynamics of world trade.
Still standing
Why is North Korea testing a new ballistic missile? Stephan Haggard on the calculations behind Kim Jong-Un’s curious sudden move.
Return of the Europeans
How is the war in Ukraine altering global power? Moisés Naím on the new dynamics of influence, alliance, and grand strategy.
Perfectly indiscriminate
What is the extent of Russian war crimes in Ukraine? Chimène Keitner on the brutal logic of Moscow’s continuing violations of international law.
System shock
What is the war in Ukraine doing to the global economy? Adam Tooze on sanctions, inflation, and the world’s new financial order.
An inconvenient invasion
What does Russia’s war in Ukraine mean for its ally in China? Victor Shih on Beijing’s bad and worse options.
