| Christopher W. Schmidt & Graham Vyse

Judgment Days

Is the U.S. Supreme Court really losing public legitimacy? Christopher W. Schmidt on the fallout from an extraordinary judicial term in Washington.
12 minute read
| Michael Bluhm & Steven Cook

Enemy of My Enemy

Why are so many Arab countries suddenly working so openly with Israel? Steven Cook on the persistent threat of Iran, the waning influence of the U.S., and the fate of the Palestinians.
11 minute read
| Seth Shostak & Graham Vyse

Unclassified

What accounts for the U.S. government’s revived interest in UFOs? Seth Shostak on strange events, human psychology, and alien life.
9 minute read
| Michael Bluhm & Claudia Sahm

Downtime

How bad is the American economy? Claudia Sahm on jobs, inflation, and the range of alternative near-term futures.
10 minute read
| Michael Bluhm & Lisa L. Miller

Heat

What’s rising crime doing to American politics? Lisa L. Miller on how the fact of violence and feelings of chaos are shaping this year’s U.S. elections.
12 minute read
| Michael Bluhm & Laura Wellesley

War Pricing

How bad is the global food crisis? Laura Wellesley on how the conflict in Ukraine is threatening tens of millions in developing countries with shortages and starvation.
9 minute read
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