Analysis
List of Analysis articles
North Korea Joining Russia’s War Is a Sign of Weakness
Instead of leveraging Moscow’s faltering prospects by upping aid to Ukraine, Western leaders are paralyzed by fright.
The World Needs a Treaty on Crimes Against Humanity Now
This fall, the U.N. General Assembly must seize the opportunity to finally open formal negotiations.
A Future Myanmar Must Include the Rohingya
Pro-democracy forces must do more to publicly condemn and investigate atrocities against the group—no matter who is committing them.
Why Men’s Makeup Matters in Politics
In presidential elections, success can sometimes come down to appearance.
Europe Helps Fuel Conflict in Sudan While Shutting Its Victims Out
The EU needs to see Sudanese refugees as “part of the neighborhood” and provide them the same support as Ukrainians.
How Technology Ruined Democracy
Two new books issue fresh warnings about Silicon Valley ahead of the U.S. election.
How Do We Know What’s Happening in China?
A notoriously opaque state still produces plenty of data.
America’s Anti-Abortion Business Is Booming in Africa
U.S. groups opposed to reproductive rights are massively increasing their spending abroad.
Could Lula and Trump Get Along?
The two leaders are on opposite ends of the political spectrum, but U.S.-Brazil ties aren’t doomed if the Republican nominee wins.
U.S. Republicans Are Embracing Mussolini’s Motherhood Agenda
The Italian fascists’ pro-natalist policies are being revived today by figures from J.D. Vance to Viktor Orban and Vladimir Putin.
How Slandering Puerto Ricans Harms the GOP
A groundswell of anger at Republicans could drive broader Latino support for Harris in swing states.
How Latin American Leaders Might Navigate Trump
From Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico to Lula in Brazil.
Diplomacy That Goes Bump in the Night
A dark comedy explores what happens when the G-7 leaders are literally and figuratively lost in the woods.
The Novels We’re Reading in November
From a modern twist on “The Magic Mountain” to Ethiopian American family secrets.
What to Watch When You’re Done Watching Polls
From Chile to Iran to New York’s most mortifying mayoral race, here are nine movies about elections to stream now.
