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China Aims to Corner the Undersea Mineral Market, Too
The race is on to tap the riches of minerals in the high seas.
The West Should Give Up the Battle of Narratives
The Western world has misunderstood what the global south really wants.
Why It’s So Hard to Regulate AI
The world may need new rulebooks for the rapidly evolving technology.
The Inconvenient Truth of Taiwan’s Indigenous Peoples
Tribal groups assert their own claims on a contested island.
How Javier Milei Upended Argentina’s Politics
If he wins the presidency, the far-right libertarian will have young voters to thank.
Why Did America’s Elite Keep Falling for Crypto Frauds?
Even experienced journalists got suckered by Sam Bankman-Fried.
Living in a Material World
One of the defining features of modern supply chains is a distinct lack of human beings.
U.N. Suspends Aid Shipments Into Gaza
Meanwhile, residents of southern Gaza evacuate ahead of anticipated Israeli offensive.
Rishi Sunak Goes Back to the Future
The return of David Cameron may signal a return to centrism, but it shows that Britain’s Conservatives have no clear sense of direction.
The Biden-Xi Meeting: Did the White House Get More Than It Gave?
How Washington traded a high-profile meeting for real commitments from Beijing.
How China and the U.S. Are Competing on Trade
Biden’s long-awaited meeting with Xi is a reminder of how most big economies are inextricably tied to both Washington and Beijing.
What in the World?
Test yourself on the week of Nov. 11: Political shake-ups rock the U.S. and U.K., APEC diplomacy gets underway, and wars continue in Gaza and Ukraine.
Where Is the West’s Moral Courage on Israel?
Eliminating Hamas doesn’t justify the destruction Israel is inflicting on Gaza.
Ukraine Doesn’t Want Wartime Elections
Zelensky is following the law—and the public mood.
India’s New Middle East Strategy Takes Shape
New Delhi is slowly moving away from nonalignment and into the U.S.-led security ecosystem while maintaining relationships with old allies.
