World
From Gaza to Ukraine, wars and crises are piling up
Wars in Gaza and Ukraine are escalating, creating a surge of crises that is overwhelming diplomats and military leaders. Their capacity to manage these growing conflicts is rapidly diminishing.
Why migration is in such a mess once more
Violence and destitution force desperate people to seek safety and work abroad, fueling the renewed chaos in global migration.
Israel is more popular than social-media posts suggest
Accurately weighted polls reveal Israel’s public standing exceeds social media narratives, with Palestinian support far less pronounced than online discourse suggests.
The culture war over the Gaza war
Tensions over the Gaza conflict escalate in Western societies, manifesting in both physical streets and digital arenas.
The three steps on America’s ladder of military escalation
The US faces a three-step ladder of military escalation in the Middle East, raising concerns about renewed conflict. This framework outlines how limited actions could spiral into broader regional wars.
Israel needs to resist irrational retaliation
Drawing from past counter-terrorism conflicts, Israel must resist irrational retaliation. This approach emphasizes strategic restraint over emotional responses to ensure long-term security and moral high ground.
The global backlash against climate policies has begun
Rising costs, inconvenience, and conspiracy theories are fueling a global backlash against climate policies, eroding public support for environmental initiatives.
Africa’s coups are part of a far bigger crisis
Coups in Africa reflect a broader systemic collapse, as democratic systems struggle against corruption, economic stagnation, and widespread violence.
States are becoming more brazen about killing foes abroad
States are increasingly bold in assassinating political foes abroad, developing new justifications for extraterritorial killings.
Meet the world’s new arms dealers
The article introduces new global suppliers of affordable military hardware, including drones, fighter jets, and tanks. It highlights emerging markets offering these weapons at lower costs.
Are Ukraine’s tactics working?
Disputes over Ukraine’s tactics arise due to slow combat progress, questioning if the current strategy is effective.
The growing global movement to restrain house prices
Global YIMBY advocates champion market-driven approaches to restrain soaring house prices, from the US to New Zealand.
A new nuclear arms race looms
A new nuclear arms race looms, posing a containment challenge far more difficult than the Cold War standoff.
Reassessing Obama’s biggest mistake
This piece reevaluates Obama’s Syrian red line, questioning how much it eroded US credibility. It challenges the narrative that this single error defined his presidency’s foreign policy failures.
The BRICS bloc is riven with tensions
Tensions within BRICS are escalating as Beijing’s push for expansion highlights deep internal disagreements among member nations.
What Ukraine’s bloody battlefield is teaching medics
Ukraine’s war offers Western medics critical lessons on mass casualty management, a scenario unseen since the 1950s.
Western values are steadily diverging from the rest of the world’s
Contrary to the belief that economic growth harmonizes values, Western ethics are actually diverging from the rest of the world.
The Ukrainian army commits new forces in a big southward push
Ukraine deploys fresh troops for a major southern advance, aiming to reinvigorate its counter-offensive after eight weeks of sluggish momentum.
Russia is attacking Ukraine’s agricultural exports
Russia attacks Ukraine’s agricultural exports by destroying shipping infrastructure and undermining the safety deal for grain transit.
Is Ukraine’s offensive stalling?
Ukraine’s counteroffensive is slowing but a decisive breakthrough remains possible. Victory requires continued patience and sustained effort.