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It has been only two years since the start of another world crisis thought to mark a new era.
It is impossible to forget Russia’s violent and repressive actions in Ukraine, but it is necessary to deal with them to avoid escalation.
Why a growing number of countries want to avoid getting stuck in a great-power tussle—again.
Yes, fiscal and monetary policy seemed stuck for too long in expansionary mode. But the era also saw the rebalancing of the world economy.
It’s where we actually are in history.
Global institutions have long relegated much of the world to second-class status.
Welcome to the 21st-century Cold War.
Russia could destroy Ukrainian history, unless the United States does something about it.
The invasion of Ukraine is offering useful lessons for the PLA.
Hindu nationalist ideologues in New Delhi are flirting with a dangerous revisionist history of South Asia.
The Trump-dominated GOP models how a violent effort to overturn an election—even if unsuccessful—can become a political asset.
And why it’s time to take it back.
Rich donor countries are working to deprioritize poverty reduction and economic development in the global south.
The meaning of Russia’s war in Ukraine is its own national weakness.
A striking new translation of Chinese fairy tales shows a shared folkloric tradition.
In two new books, Yascha Mounk and Francis Fukuyama try to cure the patient.
Two books take very different approaches on the past and future of engagement.
Europe’s arguments against restitution have ignored the legitimate claims of African scholars and governments for 50 years.
Special “protocol” treatment has become a way of life for the privileged few.
With Russian President Vladimir Putin’s order of a partial mobilization of reservists to bolster his forces in Ukraine, Russia’s invasion has potentially entered an even more destructive...Show more
Pakistan has been plagued by economic crisis, political unrest, and now by catastrophic and deadly flooding. At 34 years old, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is the country’s youngest foreign min...Show more
In just the past week, Ukraine’s military has liberated some 2,400 square miles of territory captured by Russian forces since the war began in February. These gains—the most tangible tur...Show more
Victory in Ukraine could easily mean hubris in Washington.
When sworn enemies with nuclear arms get along better, it’s incredibly significant news.
Archival passages from writers such as Hillary Clinton, Kofi Annan, Zbigniew Brzezinski, and more show where we’ve been—and where we’re heading.
Military service is a unifying force in a time of deep division.
