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Can a U.S.-China Military Hotline Stop the Downward Spiral?
New communications channels between the superpowers are a hopeful sign.
Where Canada’s Weed Legalization Went Wrong
A new government report faults Ottawa with prioritizing big business over public health.
Why Land Reform Matters in South Africa’s Election
Even in an urbanized economy, many Black voters care deeply about the government’s unfulfilled promises when it comes to land redistribution.
Immediacy Ruined Our Politics
How our economy and culture became ever less mediated—and corroded our collective life.
South Africa's Election
Why Jacob Zuma Still Looms Large in South African Politics
South Africa’s controversial former president could end up as the country’s kingmaker—despite being banned from running for office.
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In the Magazine
The New Idea of India
Narendra Modi’s reign is producing a less liberal but more assured nation.
Is India Really the Next China?
The case for its economic ascent is strong, but government policies still stand in the way.
Weekend Reads
The Man Who Would Help Trump Upend the Global Economy
As a potential U.S. Treasury secretary, Robert Lighthizer has more than trade policy to revolutionize.
In Case You Missed It
America’s Zero-Sum Economics Doesn’t Add Up
Industrial policy and subsidies are nothing new and can be useful. But shutting off from the world will have consequences.
Subscribers’ Picks
The Day After Iran Gets the Bomb
Scholars and policymakers are still trying to understand what would happen after Tehran acquires a nuclear weapon.
U.S. Intelligence Is Facing a Crisis of Legitimacy
Bad-faith attacks are putting U.S. security in danger.
The U.S. Navy Can’t Build Ships
Decades of deindustrialization and downsizing have left America without shipyards to build and maintain a fleet.
The Woman Inheriting AMLO’s Revolution
If she wins Mexico’s presidency, Claudia Sheinbaum’s most daunting political challenge will be persona, not policy.
China and the U.S. Are Numb to the Real Risk of War
The pair are dangerously close to the edge of nuclear war over Taiwan—again.
Visual Stories
The Resilience of Ukraine’s War Widows
Perhaps tens of thousands of Ukrainian women have lost their partners in the conflict with Russia. They look to rebuild amid precarity and uncertainty.
Taiwan Can’t Shake Its Nuclear Ghosts
The island’s resistance to a dependable—and desperately needed—source of energy has been shaped by a covert history.