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Attendees view an artificial intelligence data center at the Mobile World Congress, which bills itself as the world's biggest mobile fair, in Barcelona on March 3.
Attendees view an artificial intelligence data center at the Mobile World Congress, which bills itself as the world's biggest mobile fair, in Barcelona on March 3.

Is Artificial Intelligence Worth the Investment?

Tech firms will spend trillions on AI in the coming years. This article has an audio recording

Insider
Cameron Abadi, Adam Tooze
A protester lights flares during a day of nationwide strikes and protests called by unions in Marseille, France.
A protester lights flares during a day of nationwide strikes and protests called by unions in Marseille, France.

What in the World?

Test yourself on the week of Sept. 13: La Vuelta descends into chaos, the United States blacklists Colombia, and Malawi heads to the polls.

Quiz
Drew Gorman
A figure in a hat is seen from behind in silhouette as they walk down a tree-lined path toward a turreted church beneath a blue sky.
A figure in a hat is seen from behind in silhouette as they walk down a tree-lined path toward a turreted church beneath a blue sky.

Russia’s Troubling Church Takeover

The Kremlin is leveraging tsarist-era assets to expand its global influence.

Analysis
Katherine Kelaidis
Three animated women wag their index fingers.
Three animated women wag their index fingers.

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Leads the Wave Back to Korea

The megahit movie opens a new chapter for soft power.

Argument
Grace Kao
An aerial view shows several workers in hard hats and vests amid a circular rebar gridded construction site.
An aerial view shows several workers in hard hats and vests amid a circular rebar gridded construction site.

China’s New Gilded Age Comes to Life in ‘Breakneck’

Dan Wang’s account of an engineering state mixes the grand and the intimate.

Review
Jeremy Wallace
Three people eat lunch by candlelight at a restaurant table.
Three people eat lunch by candlelight at a restaurant table.

‘Strong Roots’ Turns Cooking Into Resistance

A memoir of Ukrainian cuisine seeks to preserve worlds threatened by Russia.

Review
Natalia Antonova
A Chinese U.N. soldier prepares a truckload of aid after it was airlifted by UNICEF in Harbel, Liberia, on Aug. 23, 2014.
A Chinese U.N. soldier prepares a truckload of aid after it was airlifted by UNICEF in Harbel, Liberia, on Aug. 23, 2014.

How China Called America’s Bluff

A discussion with Adam Tooze about his essay on the end of development. This article has an audio recording

Q&A
Ravi Agrawal
A photo collage illustration shows vintage portraits of two African American women and a hand holding a fountain pen in front of yellow shapes, ink blots, and scrawls.
A photo collage illustration shows vintage portraits of two African American women and a hand holding a fountain pen in front of yellow shapes, ink blots, and scrawls.

The Forgotten Fight for ‘Darker Peoples’ at the Paris Peace Conference

How an alliance between Black American women and Japanese delegates paved the way for modern human rights.

Excerpt
Keisha N. Blain
Ursula von der Leyen arrives at a summit.
Ursula von der Leyen arrives at a summit.

Europe Outlines New Sanctions on Russia

EU measures to kneecap energy, banks, and defense firms contrast with Washington’s passivity.

Analysis
Keith Johnson
Gustavo Petro hunches over a desk, leaning into a mic.
Gustavo Petro hunches over a desk, leaning into a mic.

Despite Rift With U.S., Can Colombia Revolutionize Global Drug Policy?

The world’s top cocaine producer takes the lead on reforming international drug policy.

Analysis
Mie Hoejris Dahl
Morgan Ortagus, a woman in her 40s wearing an orange suit jacket, raises her right hand while voting. Other officials and aides sit beside her at a long desk.
Morgan Ortagus, a woman in her 40s wearing an orange suit jacket, raises her right hand while voting. Other officials and aides sit beside her at a long desk.

America’s Infuriating and Irreplaceable Role at the U.N.

Trump (probably) won’t leave the international body—he will just continue to make its life difficult.

Analysis
Richard Gowan
A Colombian police helicopter takes part in security operations to the coca-growing municipality of Villagarzón, Colombia, on Sept. 5.
A Colombian police helicopter takes part in security operations to the coca-growing municipality of Villagarzón, Colombia, on Sept. 5.

The U.S.-Colombia Rift Widens

Trump added Bogotá to an anti-drug blacklist but stopped short of cutting aid.

Latin America Brief
Catherine Osborn
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 23: CEO of NVIDIA Jensen Huang (C) speaks with (L-R) U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin during the "Winning the AI Race" summit on July 23 in Washington, DC.
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 23: CEO of NVIDIA Jensen Huang (C) speaks with (L-R) U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin during the "Winning the AI Race" summit on July 23 in Washington, DC.

What Would a China Chip Blockade Cost?

Mutual dependence is a rare source of stability in U.S.-China relations.

Analysis
Martin Chorzempa
Donald Trump speaking behind a podium at United Nations headquarters.
Donald Trump speaking behind a podium at United Nations headquarters.

What We’ll Be Watching for at UNGA

Trump will be the elephant in the room.

Situation Report
John Haltiwanger, Rishi Iyengar
From left, U.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hold up copies of the Technology Prosperity Deal during a joint signing in England.
From left, U.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hold up copies of the Technology Prosperity Deal during a joint signing in England.

Trump, Starmer Seek Common Ground in State Visit

Day one was filled with royal pageantry. Day two dodged the pitfalls of politics.

World Brief
Alexandra Sharp
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