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Democracy Has Run Out of Future
The underlying reason for the West’s democratic crisis may be a lost sense of open-ended time.
Xi’s Imperial Ambitions Are Rooted in China’s History
Myths of peacefulness belie a record as expansionist as any other power.
What Columbia’s Protests Reveal About America
Some politicians have called student protesters a threat. Instead, they are providing us all with an education in democracy.
India’s Courts Must Keep Their Autonomy
A recent ruling on campaign finance reflected a judicial independence that will be key to checking Modi’s power if he wins a third term.
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A Tale of Two Megalopolises
What new cities in Saudi Arabia and Egypt tell us about their autocrats.
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The New Idea of India
Narendra Modi’s reign is producing a less liberal but more assured nation.
Is India Really the Next China?
The case for its economic ascent is strong, but government policies still stand in the way.
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America’s Zero-Sum Economics Doesn’t Add Up
Industrial policy and subsidies are nothing new and can be useful. But shutting off from the world will have consequences.
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Arab Countries Have Israel’s Back—for Their Own Sake
Last weekend’s security cooperation in the Middle East doesn’t indicate a new future for the region.
‘The Regime’ Misunderstands Autocracy
HBO’s new miniseries displays an undeniably American nonchalance toward power.
Forget About Chips—China Is Coming for Ships
Beijing’s grab for hegemony in a critical sector follows a familiar playbook.
Washington’s Failed Africa Policy Needs a Reset
Instead of trying to put out security fires, U.S. policy should focus on governance and growth.
4 Books to Understand Modern India
Is the world’s most populous country booming or broken?
Visual Stories
Taiwan Can’t Shake Its Nuclear Ghosts
The island’s resistance to a dependable—and desperately needed—source of energy has been shaped by a covert history.
How the Ram Mandir Has Transformed India
To some, Modi’s new temple embodies the revival of a Hindu golden age. To others, it symbolizes the waning of a pluralist nation.