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The World’s Biggest Climate Bureaucrat Wants to Win an Election
Frans Timmermans wielded vast power in Brussels—but that’s not helping him at home.
Javier Milei’s Next Challenge: Governing Argentina
The messianic president-elect may struggle to implement many of his most radical ideas.
Why Xi Was All Smiles With Biden
The Chinese president’s strong-arm diplomacy hasn’t worked.
Why Al Qaeda’s Letter Went Viral on TikTok
Some Gen Z users did sympathize with cherry-picked parts of the letter, but the media also amplified what had been a minor blip.
Why Silicon Valley Loves the Techno-Optimist Manifesto
Written by the entrepreneur Marc Andreessen, the essay is a paean to technology and capitalism.
The Rise and Fall of an Iraqi Strongman
Mohammed al-Halbousi’s ruthless consolidation of power alienated both Sunnis and Shiites.
The Future of Hamas Passes Through Tehran
Clarity about Gaza’s postwar rule requires addressing the role of Iran.
Russia Is the Loser in the Israel-Hamas War
Moscow’s decade as the arbiter of the Middle East is coming to an end.
Argentina Elects a New “Anarcho-Capitalist” President
Javier Milei is set to usher the country into uncharted political territory.
The World Still Thinks China Is Rising
Polling shows Beijing is seen as powerful—and malign.
Milei Inherits an Economically Devastated Argentina
Ordinary lives have been ravaged by massive inflation.
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.
