Trump Enrichment Syndrome
Will Trump and company ever be held accountable for their graft and will their corruption have an enduring impact on political institutions?
America’s AI War Has No Civilian Stop Rule
The Pentagon is speeding up the path from data to strike without a rule requiring a pause, independent audit, and public accounting after grave civilian harm.
Trump and FIFA Score an Own Goal
A game that once transcended borders is increasingly trapped by power, politics, and obscene amounts of money and technology.
The Chip War with China Is Failing
But it’s not for the reasons Washington thinks.
Why Today’s Tech War Needs Yesterday’s History
Technology will continue to dissolve the boundaries of the world and release torrents of information, but history provides a guide to how to survive the flood.
El Salvador: Between Tourism and Terror
Nayib Bukele’s El Salvador welcomes tourists with open arms while ruthlessly imprisoning its own people.
Islands of Peace?
Resistance to U.S. and Japanese militarism remains strong on Okinawa.
The Gulf Is Losing Its Workforce
Maritime workers refuse to be collateral damage.
FIFA Delivers a Masterclass in Making Enemies of Everyone at Once
Iranian players and Iranian fans are both facing challenging restrictions.
Trump: Trapped
Trump promised not to drag the United States into a Middle East quagmire. Now he must deal with the consequences of his self-inflicted war.
Iran International and the Money Behind the Narrative War
A well-funded media outlet pushes regime change in Iran. Who’s paying the bills?
China Strikes Back at the Pentagon’s Rare Earth Bet
The United States is trying to lessen its dependency on minerals controlled by Beijing, but China aims to maintain its dominance.
Lebanon’s Failure to Disassociate
The small country’s attempt to remain neutral in the region’s struggles is undercut by its fragmented politics.
Why Xi Jinping Had to Go to Pyongyang
The Chinese leader is trying to counter Russian influence and remain the center of gravity in Asia.