Washington is responsible for a plethora of global calamities. But Putin’s Russia isn’t offering an appealing alternative at all.
The Kremlin’s Kool-Aid
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Energy
Obama’s Last National Security Strategy
Even a superpower can’t maintain dominance in every domain and also effectively address big-ticket items like climate change.
Why 2014 Wasn’t So Terrible
Three reasons to be (a little) cheerful about the state of the world last year.
Rich Countries Pony Up (Some) for Climate Justice
The developed world has pledged $9.5 billion to help fight climate change. But it’s going to take hundreds of billions more.
U.S. Has Almost as Much to Lose as Iran if Nuclear Deal Isn’t Reached
With bated breath, we await the November 24 deadline for a nuclear deal with Iran.
The Dance of Superpowers
Can China and the United States pivot without crashing into each other?
The Big Chill: Tensions in the Arctic
As the climate warms and the ice melts, the Arctic could become the next great theater of global cooperation—or a battlefield.
South Korea and the Politics of Patience
In the “fast-fast” political culture of South Korea, some leaders are patiently—and effectively—making strides for democracy, clean energy, and maybe even peace.
Move Over, NATO and IMF: Eurasia Is Coming
A thousand poles are blooming as new international blocs like the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the BRICS Development Bank emerge to challenge Western economic and military hegemony.
Menu for a Hot Planet
It’s not just about oil: To support the world’s burgeoning billions in a warming climate, the human race needs to drastically rethink its approach to agriculture.