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Women protesters hold up signs.

Gender Wars Are an Early Warning Sign for Authoritarianism

Women’s rights are at the forefront of security risks—and resistance.

Argument
Kathleen J. McInnis, Kyleanne Hunter
Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a press conference in Palm Beach, Florida, on Aug. 8.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a press conference in Palm Beach, Florida, on Aug. 8.

How Countries and Companies Are Planning for Trump

Political scientist Ian Bremmer on the geopolitical risks confronting the world in 2025.

Insider
Ravi Agrawal
U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

What an Even More Hawkish China Policy Could Look Like

A new report lays out recommendations on artificial intelligence, trade, and investment as Trump prepares to take office. 

Report
Rishi Iyengar
England's King Charles III sits on a throne of carved wood and red velvet, wearing a large crown and gold robes while he holds a scepter in each hand. Priests in lighter gold robes stand in formation around him, including the archbishop standing directly in front of him, speaking while his hands are clasped in prayer.
England's King Charles III sits on a throne of carved wood and red velvet, wearing a large crown and gold robes while he holds a scepter in each hand. Priests in lighter gold robes stand in formation around him, including the archbishop standing directly in front of him, speaking while his hands are clasped in prayer.

Anglicanism Is in Its Worst Crisis Since Henry VIII

A child abuse scandal that spans two continents is the latest challenge for a divided faith.

Analysis
James Palmer
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shakes hands with U.S. President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the United Nations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shakes hands with U.S. President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the United Nations.

Biden Approves Ukraine Using ATACMS Inside Russia

The authorization marks a significant U.S. policy reversal for the war effort.

World Brief
Alexandra Sharp
Yamandu Orsi during the presidential election on October 27, 2024 in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Yamandu Orsi during the presidential election on October 27, 2024 in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Uruguay’s Crime-Fighting Lessons for the World

Violent crime is on the rise in the Latin American country—but authoritarian politicians are not.

Analysis
Benjamin N. Gedan
A high angle view shows a wall made of shipping containers stretching to the horizon in scrubland desert landscape.
A high angle view shows a wall made of shipping containers stretching to the horizon in scrubland desert landscape.

The Economic Impact of Trump’s Planned Tariffs and Deportations

The details are still murky, but the implications could be severe.

Insider
Cameron Abadi, Adam Tooze
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un toast during an event at the Mongnangwan Reception House in Pyongyang on June 19.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un toast during an event at the Mongnangwan Reception House in Pyongyang on June 19.

Ukraine Is Now a Proxy War for Asian Powers

Growing East Asian involvement shows that Putin’s war has already gone global.

Analysis
Jeffrey W. Hornung
Indian workers fill out employment forms.
Indian workers fill out employment forms.

Indians Are Seeking Work in War Zones

Unemployment is driving desperate workers to Ukraine and Israel.

Argument
Puja Changoiwala
A piece of mining equipment made up of a tall yellow column rises up in a small valley. A steep rock face rises behind the device, covered with bits of greenery.
A piece of mining equipment made up of a tall yellow column rises up in a small valley. A steep rock face rises behind the device, covered with bits of greenery.

5 Bipartisan Actions to Protect America’s Mineral Supply Chains

Congress needs to make sure critical resources are protected.

Analysis
Gregory Wischer, Morgan D. Bazilian
U.S. President Donald Trump holds up an official document with people surrounding him.
U.S. President Donald Trump holds up an official document with people surrounding him.

Everything You Wanted to Know About Trump’s Tariffs but Were Afraid to Ask

“Tariff man” can levy them all right. The real questions are how and why.

Explainer
Keith Johnson
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech at the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, on Oct. 23.
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech at the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, on Oct. 23.

Russia’s Plans to Replace the Dollar Are Going Nowhere

BRICS countries show little interest in Moscow’s proposal for an alternative financial system.

Analysis
Agathe Demarais
Kenyan women protest with signs that read "save the Maasai" and "people not profits."
Kenyan women protest with signs that read "save the Maasai" and "people not profits."

How to Make Climate Action Actually Work

Five must-reads as COP29 enters full swing.

The Reading List
Chloe Hadavas
U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping walk through a brown door.
U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping walk through a brown door.

Biden’s Last Dance with Xi Jinping

Beijing is bracing for a rocky next chapter in U.S.-China relations.

World Brief
Christina Lu
Trump stands at a podium that reads "STOP BIDEN'S BORDER BLOODBATH."
Trump stands at a podium that reads "STOP BIDEN'S BORDER BLOODBATH."

Why the Economy Can’t Explain Trump’s Win

The U.S. presidential election result has more to do with nostalgia than inflation.

Argument
Howard W. French
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