World
Sport is getting hotter, harder and deadlier
Athletes face increasingly brutal, deadly conditions, with extreme heat causing severe suffering like vomiting, a trend even John McEnroe condemns as inhumane.
How encrypted messaging apps conquered the world
Encrypted messaging apps have achieved global dominance, prompting governments to fight for control. States seek to reassert authority over these private communication channels.
The poisonous global politics of water
Global water politics are increasingly polarized, hindering worldwide adaptation to climate change impacts.
Indian tourists are conquering the world
Driven by a growing middle class and affordable travel, Indian tourists are increasingly dominating the global tourism landscape.
Can Donald Trump’s Iron Dome plan keep America safe?
Amidst global peril, Trump’s Iron Dome proposal seeks to boost US security through advanced missile defense, reflecting a growing trend toward cutting-edge protective technologies.
Why the war on childhood obesity is failing
Childhood obesity efforts fail because sugar levies and drugs alone are insufficient. Comprehensive strategies addressing broader environmental and social factors are essential for success.
Paris could change how cities host the Olympics for good
Paris aims to permanently transform the Olympic host model by using the upcoming Games as a proving ground for innovative solutions to long-standing challenges.
Could America fight its enemies without breaking the law?
Fast-paced conflicts may strain international humanitarian laws, raising questions about whether the U.S. can engage adversaries without violating legal boundaries.
How China and Russia could hobble the internet
China and Russia may target undersea cables as strategic military objectives, potentially disrupting global internet connectivity.
Trump and other populists will haunt NATO’s 75th birthday party
Trump and populists threaten NATO’s 75th anniversary, with dangers to Western alliances stemming from both within and outside the organization.
The rise of the truly cruel summer
Genuinely brutal heat is no longer an anomaly but the new standard, marking the rise of a truly cruel summer.
Brainy Indians are piling into Western universities
A surge of Indian scholars is enrolling in Western universities, raising questions about whether affluent nations will extend the same hospitality to them as they did to Chinese students.
The new front in China’s cyber campaign against America
China’s cyber campaign against the US is shifting focus to sabotage during conflict, creating a new digital battleground. Major powers are preparing for these disruptive acts as tensions rise.
Is your rent ever going to fall?
Politicians often propose misguided strategies to help renters, raising questions about whether rental costs will ever actually drop.
Iran’s new leaders stand at a nuclear precipice
Iran’s new leaders face nuclear brinkmanship as the IAEA warns of a frightening regional arms race.
Taiwan’s new president faces an upsurge in Chinese coercion
Taiwan’s new president faces intensified Chinese coercion, while Beijing’s aggressive tactics toward Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines risk triggering a major regional crisis.
The world’s rules-based order is cracking
Legal experts are working to preserve human rights frameworks as the global rules-based order fractures under pressure from authoritarian leaders.
Beware, global jihadists are back on the march
Global jihadists are resurging, leveraging the Gaza conflict to radicalize a new generation.
The tech wars are about to enter a fiery new phase
The US-China tech rivalry escalates into a volatile new era of dominance. This intense conflict reshapes global power dynamics and technological leadership.
Would you really die for your country?
Affluent nations are debating mandatory military service, raising questions about whether citizens should trade their lives for their country.