Washington’s Democracy Dilemma

It’s not easy to balance great power politics and American values.

16h

Can America Trust China to Fight Climate Change?

Experts respond to Andrew Erickson and Gabriel Collins' article “Competition With China Can Save the Planet.”

1d

Pakistan’s Pyrrhic Victory in Afghanistan

Islamabad will come to regret aiding the Taliban’s resurgence.

2d

A Taliban Victory Is Not Inevitable

How to prevent catastrophe in a post-American Afghanistan.

3d

The Founders’ Plague—and Ours

Race, partisanship, and fake news at the dawn of the republic.

4d

China’s Looming Succession Crisis

What will happen when Xi is gone?

4d

A Safety Net for the Green Economy

How to protect workers hurt by the fight against climate change.

5d

What America Owes the Uyghurs

The United States has a legal and moral obligation to try to end the mass atrocities in Xinjiang.

1w

Time to Cut Egypt Off

Biden must make good on his promise to recalibrate Washington’s approach to Cairo.

1w

Japan Is Indispensable Again

The need for economic security is reviving Washington’s alliance with Tokyo.

2w