The United States is trying to lessen its dependency on minerals controlled by Beijing, but China aims to maintain its dominance.
China Strikes Back at the Pentagon’s Rare Earth Bet
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North America
Washington’s New Mineral Monopolies Mirror Beijing’s Central Planning
The United States is now forced to compete entirely on terms set by China’s variation of state-directed mercantilism.
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 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.
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.
The Dwindling Arsenal and the Twilight of the Western Shield
The future of the international order will be decided not in conference halls but on factory floors.
AI Runs the Global Gig Economy. Governments Must Respond.
At the International Labour Organization, governments must find a way to codify protections for gig workers — and regulate their AI bosses.
Around the World, Global Solidarity and Cooperation are Remarkably Popular
An internationalist approach to global affairs could prove a winning political issue.
Raging Against the Machine
It’s the know-nothings ganging up with the know-it-alls.