An alternative Germany
How did neo-Nazis become the second most popular party in Germany? Liana Fix on migration, protest votes, and the legacy of National Socialism.
Cash in, cash out
How did the Russian government set a revenue record last year? Sergei Guriev on hidden oil tankers, climbing inflation, and the question of being able to afford the war.
Street rules
How did an imprisoned former prime minister just win Pakistan’s general election? Atika Rehman on the transformational clash between the populist cricket star Imran Khan and the country’s powerful military leadership.
Build your dreams
China’s BYD has just overtaken Tesla as the world’s biggest EV automaker. What’s next? Alice Han on the competitive advantages and geopolitical risks for an emerging global giant.
The Soleimani gambit
What is Iran up to in the Middle East? Vali Nasr on the Islamic Republic’s strategy to come away as the Gaza war’s biggest winners.
Ruler of all India
How is Narendra Modi transforming his country? Omair Ahmad on the rise and reach of Hindu nationalism.
Pictures of Israel
What does the war in Gaza mean for the country at home and abroad? Natan Sachs on resilience, doubt, and the challenge of preventing the next October 7.
Grappling with the giants
How will new regulation affect the course of AI? Daron Acemoglu on the challenges of trying to rein in a powerful and fast-moving tech industry.
Here comes your man
Why are U.S. conservatives standing so resolutely behind Donald Trump? Seth Masket on a transformation of the Republican Party 70 years in the making.
Year of the ballot
What do 2024’s record numbers of voters and elections mean for democracy in the world? Steven Levitsky on populism, dictatorship, and the sources of democratic resilience.
