Apr. 14, 2022 | Michael Bluhm & Adam Tooze System shift How is the war in Ukraine changing globalization? Adam Tooze on the new dynamics of world trade. 11 minute read
Apr. 12, 2022 | Matt Lewis & Graham Vyse Body Language Why have U.S. Republicans started accusing their opponents of abusing children? Matt Lewis on the new politics of “grooming.” 9 minute read
Apr. 08, 2022 | Michael Bluhm & Stephan Haggard Still Standing Why is North Korea testing a new ballistic missile? Stephan Haggard on the calculations behind Kim Jong-Un’s curious sudden move. 11 minute read
Apr. 07, 2022 | Carmenita Higginbotham & Graham Vyse Tomorrowland Why is Disney suddenly at the center of such a fierce cultural fight in the U.S.? Carmenita Higginbotham on the newly polarizing politics of America’s most mainstream entertainment brand. 10 minute read
Apr. 05, 2022 | Michael Bluhm & Moisés Naím Return of the Europeans How is the war in Ukraine altering global power? Moisés Naím on the new dynamics of influence, alliance, and grand strategy. 10 minute read
Apr. 01, 2022 | Chimène Keitner & Graham Vyse Perfectly Indiscriminate What is the extent of Russian war crimes in Ukraine? Chimène Keitner on the brutal logic of Moscow’s continuing violations of international law. 12 minute read
Mar. 31, 2022 | Michael Bluhm & Adam Tooze System shock What is the war in Ukraine doing to the global economy? Adam Tooze on sanctions, inflation, and the world’s new financial order. 9 minute read
Mar. 29, 2022 | Lance Strate & Graham Vyse Monitored How are media incentives changing American politics? Lance Strate on the paradoxical tension between transparency and democracy. 9 minute read