The Persistence of “Israel First”
Trump’s Middle East record reveals the short life of “America First.”
Trump’s Carter Nightmare in Iran
The uranium Washington could not take by force is now a test of American statecraft.
The Crisis of Global Britain
With the populist far right on the rise, the UK government has difficulty defining its role in the world.
Who Will Win Colombia’s Presidential Election?
What to expect in the second round as Colombia chooses a successor to Gustavo Petro, its first-ever leftist president.
Half a Dozen ‘Ceasefires’ Later, the Attack on Iran Has Exposed the Limits of U.S.-Israeli Hegemony
In Iran, Trump and Netanyahu thought they could impose imperialism on the cheap — but it turns out not everyone is playing that game.
The World Cup Has Always Welcomed the World. Not This Time.
The Trump administration has made it difficult for fans and others to participate in this year’s games.
The Dollar’s Exorbitant Burden
U.S. policy is helping yuan adoption in Latin America.
The Rise of the “Conflict-Permanence” Industry
Gaza is a tragic example of how a business has been created around the administering of crisis.
Pete Hegseth’s Invasions
On weapons, energy, and tech, Europe is groping toward a declaration of independence from America.
The U.S. Is Preparing an Assault on Cuba. It Should Learn from Cuba Instead.
Cubans have lived through decades of U.S.-imposed deprivation. People in the U.S. now experiencing it themselves could learn from the resilience of their neighbors.
Trump Is Using the Wrong Talking Points on Iran
The U.S. president wants to repeat the Venezuela scenario. But it’s not that easy.
Another Crude U.S. Imperial Model for India
The Trump administration is seeking a regional balance of power that is favorable to the United States.
Capital’s Organic Intellectuals
Clara Mattei’s new book reveals the connections between today’s neoliberalism and the prevailing economic consensus of the 1920s.
Storytelling, Not Rebuttal, May Be the Best Antidote to Misinformation About Reproductive Care
As false claims about sexual and reproductive health care spread, other countries are offering the U.S. a compelling alternative to fact checking: storytelling.