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An illustration shows two hands shaking, one arm with a suit sleeve and the other covered with the inner workings of a computer chip.
An illustration shows two hands shaking, one arm with a suit sleeve and the other covered with the inner workings of a computer chip.

The Problem With Public-Private Partnerships in AI

Companies first need to do a better job of demonstrating the technology’s societal benefits.

Argument
Amba Kak, Sarah Myers West
A wax likeness of Austrian founder of the psychoanalysis Sigmund Freud sits in Berlin's Madame Tussaud's wax museum, during a press preview of the museum on July 3, 2008.
A wax likeness of Austrian founder of the psychoanalysis Sigmund Freud sits in Berlin's Madame Tussaud's wax museum, during a press preview of the museum on July 3, 2008.

The Neurotic Fixations of U.S. Foreign Policy

A close look at several ruts that American policymakers are currently stuck in.

Argument
Stephen M. Walt
A painting depicts the Burning of the Chateau d'Eau at the Palais-Royal of Paris with soldiers in the foreground and fire in the bulidings.
A painting depicts the Burning of the Chateau d'Eau at the Palais-Royal of Paris with soldiers in the foreground and fire in the bulidings.

Why Some Revolutions Fail to Make History

Europe’s tumultuous year of 1848 is often forgotten, but a new book argues that it could teach us a lot about politics today.

Review
Sheri Berman
A large container ship is shown next to a smaller orange-red ship.
A large container ship is shown next to a smaller orange-red ship.

The Roots of the Red Sea Crisis

The Houthi attacks that have rattled global trade are only the latest chapter of the sea’s recent troubles.

The Reading List
Chloe Hadavas
A satellite image shows the tiny island of Nauru in the South Pacific in June 1999. The dark blue ocean surrounds it, with a few clouds drifting into frame in the upper right corner.
A satellite image shows the tiny island of Nauru in the South Pacific in June 1999. The dark blue ocean surrounds it, with a few clouds drifting into frame in the upper right corner.

The Country With Nothing Left to Lose

In its quest for cash, the tiny island nation of Nauru has tried it all. Its latest scheme may be its riskiest bet yet. This article has an audio recording

Feature
Christina Lu
Neo-Nazis march to mark the 60th anniversary of the firebombing of the city during World War II in Dresden, Germany.
Neo-Nazis march to mark the 60th anniversary of the firebombing of the city during World War II in Dresden, Germany.

The Nazi Era Continues to Haunt This German City

The tensions surrounding the legacy of the Dresden bombing illustrate the continuing potency of the city’s history.

Analysis
Emily Schultheis
Illustration with Frantz Fanon headshot and silhouettes of people holding signs on a green background
Illustration with Frantz Fanon headshot and silhouettes of people holding signs on a green background

What the World Got Wrong About Frantz Fanon

Fanon is a global anti-colonial icon, but he could never truly embody the revolution he supported.

Review
Kevin Ochieng Okoth
A man wearing a striped turban and tunic is flanked by other men in similar garb or in camouflage uniforms. A chandelier and curtains of a hotel are seen behind them.
A man wearing a striped turban and tunic is flanked by other men in similar garb or in camouflage uniforms. A chandelier and curtains of a hotel are seen behind them.

How an Afghan Drug Kingpin Became Beijing’s Man in Kabul

Bashir Noorzai was once serving a life sentence in the United States. Now he’s the key conduit for growing ties between China and the Taliban.

Analysis
Lynne O’Donnell
Field level inside a soccer stadium, four players running towards camera smile and hug each other to celebrate a goal. A frowning opposition goalkeeper is a bit behind them on the right of the composition. The fans in the stadium stands are blurred in the background.
Field level inside a soccer stadium, four players running towards camera smile and hug each other to celebrate a goal. A frowning opposition goalkeeper is a bit behind them on the right of the composition. The fans in the stadium stands are blurred in the background.

The African Cup of Migrations

Aspiring soccer players used to leave the continent to pursue their dreams in Europe. Now they are coming home.

Analysis
Afolabi Adekaiyaoja
Displaced Palestinians sit outside tents in Rafah.
Displaced Palestinians sit outside tents in Rafah.

Netanyahu Orders Plans for Mass Evacuations in Rafah

Expanding Israel’s military campaign would create a “bloodbath,” rights groups warn.

World Brief
Alexandra Sharp
A protester waves a flag in front of the Senegalese Supreme Court.
A protester waves a flag in front of the Senegalese Supreme Court.

What in the World?

Test yourself on the week of Feb. 3: Pakistan and El Salvador vote, Bibi rejects a cease-fire, and Ukraine shakes up its military leadership.

Quiz
Drew Gorman
A border wall constructed of shipping containers and topped with concertina wire stands along the U.S.-Mexico border.
A border wall constructed of shipping containers and topped with concertina wire stands along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Mexico Is America’s Answer to China’s Belt and Road

Growing economic integration with Latin America could help the United States avoid the fate of an aging China.

Argument
Howard W. French
U.S. presidential candidate Joe Biden pauses as he speaks during a candidate forum.
U.S. presidential candidate Joe Biden pauses as he speaks during a candidate forum.

The ‘Biden Doctrine’ Will Make Things Worse

The White House is developing plans for the Middle East that are too ambitious for its own good.

Argument
Steven A. Cook
Activists project an image of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg onto a wall outside King’s Cross St. Pancras subway station. The text on the image reads "Meta is destroying Brazilian democracy."
Activists project an image of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg onto a wall outside King’s Cross St. Pancras subway station. The text on the image reads "Meta is destroying Brazilian democracy."

Disinformation Isn’t Just a Problem for Elections

2024 may be a big year for voting, but social media risks don’t fit neatly into electoral cycles. This article has an audio recording

Argument
Maude Morrison, Shannon Raj Singh
A man waring scrubs and holding a book walks through a damaged room at Nasser hospital in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip. A hole is seen in one wall and bedding, beds, and other equipment are tossed about the space.
A man waring scrubs and holding a book walks through a damaged room at Nasser hospital in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip. A hole is seen in one wall and bedding, beds, and other equipment are tossed about the space.

Destroying Gaza’s Health Care System Is a War Crime

The ICC should prosecute Israelis responsible for bombing hospitals, denying access to medicines and vaccines, and causing excessive civilian harm.

Argument
Annie Sparrow, Kenneth Roth
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